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Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos

The new temporary exhibition of the Carnival and Mask Museum puts one of the most emblematic events of Mexican culture in the spotlight : the Day of the Dead celebrations.  In Mexico, Death is celebrated ! Like a vibrant hymn to life, the festivities of the Day of the...

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VISIONS

VISIONS

VISIONS features the views of four contemporary Belgian artists on the mask. Each in their own way, they go beyond the « object-mask » in order to delve into the heart of the rituals and mythologies underlying masking practices. Their creations – photographs, ceramic...

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Experience the carnival differently

Experience the carnival differently

Visit the Interpretation Centre during Shrovetide and live the carnival of Binche in a different way thanks to a number of novelties ! A virtual reality headset, photographs and videos in augmented reality as well as a new film presenting Shrove Tuesday will give you...

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Bouffons !

Bouffons !

This exhibition unmasks the buffoons who will reveal their true nature! A transversal approach is used to deal with this well-known character, which means that diverse masked performances from all over the world are explored. Jesters, servants… they occur in many...

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ABELAM – Facing the stars

ABELAM – Facing the stars

This exhibition invites you to discover in an original way the masked traditions of the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea (Oceania). Forty masks from the extraordinary collection of Marc Assayag, the author of a surprising book, “Les yeux sont des étoiles” (“The stars...

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