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Museum · Liège, Liège
La Boverie
Liège's fine arts museum, housed in a palace built for the 1905 Universal Exposition in the park of La Boverie, between the Mosa and a canal. It brings together the city's collection and hosts temporary exhibitions.
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About La Boverie
La Boverie is Liège's fine arts museum. It sits in the park of the same name, a green strip between the river Mosa and the diversion canal, and occupies the Palais des Beaux-Arts built for the 1905 Universal Exposition, when the city welcomed visitors from across Europe.
Over the 20th century the building housed various collections, such as prints and drawings, Walloon art and modern art. Those collections were brought together in a single museum, which gained a new glass wing facing the river.
The holdings range from art from the Liège region, featuring Walloon painters, to names from European modern art. Temporary exhibitions take place in the new wing and are often organised in partnership with major foreign museums.
The surrounding park has lawns, ancient trees and waterside paths. A foot-and-cycle bridge crosses the Mosa and links the park to the Gare de Liège-Guillemins neighbourhood.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two and a half hours, depending on the temporary exhibition on display. Add half an hour for the park.
Best time
On weekday mornings, when there are fewer groups. In the European spring and summer, from April to September, you can combine the visit with a walk in the park.
How to get there
From Gare de Liège-Guillemins, follow the esplanade and cross the footbridge over the Mosa: it's about a 10-minute walk. From the centre there are buses to the Fragnée bridge.
Tip
Check which temporary exhibition is on beforehand, as it may require a combined ticket and more time. Those arriving or departing by train can fit the museum visit between the station and the centre.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Boverie
Is La Boverie near the station?
Yes. A pedestrian footbridge across the Meuse links the Gare de Liège-Guillemins area to the museum park in about a 10-minute walk.
Why is the museum housed in a palace?
The building was erected for the 1905 World Exposition as a fine arts palace, and it has retained its function as a museum since then.