Wellington Museum

147 Chaussée de Bruxelles
1410 Waterloo

TEC (Waterloo)
SNCB (Waterloo)

EXPO The Navy under the First Empire

GUIDES Guided tour of the temporary exhibition and the museum

WORKSHOP Restoration workshop of the frigate “La Belle Poule

BEHIND THE SCENES The Napoleonic Documentation Center, at the heart of historical research

Hoist the mainsail and immerse yourself in the daily life of sailors under the First Empire! Period weapons, models, uniforms and immersive settings allow you to take part in an authentic and unforgettable experience in the middle of the ocean!

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GUIDES Guided tour of the temporary exhibition and the Wellington Museum with a guide in period costume.

→ 18:00 (NL) / 19:00 (EN) / 20:00 (NL) – without reservation

WORKSHOP Come and discover the restoration workshop of the Napoleonic-era frigate “La Belle-Poule”. Captain Jean-Pol Wigny, co-curator of the exhibition, reveals all the secrets of this important piece of the museum’s collection.

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BEHIND THE SCENES The Wellington Museum houses an important library of Napoleonic works. These will soon be used by many researchers writing history. This is a great opportunity to discover this rich documentation centre.

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