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Call for speakers symposium Binche

Call for speakers symposium Binche

To mark the 20th anniversary of the recognition of the Binche Carnival as an oral and intangible heritage by UNESCO, the Musée international du Carnaval et du Masque is organising an international conference on 16 and 17 March 2024 on the theme of "Carnivals and...

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The Carnival of Binche 2023

The Carnival of Binche 2023

The Carnival of Binche, listed by UNESCO in 2003 as intangible cultural heritage, is a famous folklore of the Région du Centre and is an absolute must. If in Binche they say that it’s Carnival all year round, Shovetide, and especially Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) are...

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Shrovetide in the Museum

Shrovetide in the Museum

From 19th to 21st February, the Carnival of Binche will make the hearts of all inhabitants vibrate. While the whole town will be celebrating, confettis will be thrown into the air, music will resound in the atmosphere and the wooden clogs will stomp on the...

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Discover our new museum shop !

Discover our new museum shop !

Our museum shop has ondergone a make-over ! It has now a more refined, modern, practical and visually appealing design.  Are you looking for a particular book, a souvenir or an original gift ? Visit our museum shop ! Before or after your visit to the museum or even...

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New : interactive guide

New : interactive guide

Discover the fascinating history of the Museum and of our collections by means of our new interactive guide.  Located in a former hostel dating from the 16th century, the listed site of the international  Carnival and Mask Museum is laden with history. Discover,...

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Guided visit with your family or with your friends

Guided visit with your family or with your friends

Discover this summer  with your family or your friends the folklore and the masked rituals of the whole world together with a passionate guide.You don’t have to travel far to make a journey around the world ! The  international Carnival and Mask Museum...

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VISIONS – The new exhibition

VISIONS – The new exhibition

Our new temporary exhibition VISIONS gives you the opportunity to discover the particular views of four contemporary Belgian artists on the mask: Sofi van Saltbommel, Pierre Liebaert, Stephan Goldrajch and Bob Vanderbob. Their photographs, ceramic works, textile...

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