Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Limburg Province, Flanders

Discover a variety of magnificent building styles in this impressive notary house. It was built in 1892 by Louis Nagels. The visitor enters an overwhelming entrancehall with huge staircase and all the entrances to the notary's chambers. On the first floor you can admire some unique interiors as Gothic, Louis XV & Egyptian style. A splendid example of the in that era so popular Egyptomania. The curious who would like to find out where and how the 'Staff' in the 19th century functioned can visit the completely renovated 'Downstairs staff kitchen rooms' & the amazing 'Octopus' room. These Downstairs room are finally ready to be rented for any family occasion or business meeting.

Permanent exhibition: 'From neanderthal to Gallo-Roman' Discover the multifaceted story of man in the Limburg region: from prehistory to the end of the Roman period. Familiarize yourself with the major transition points and marvel at more than 2,000 objects from the museum’s own collection, beautifully presented in a highly-original set by Niek Kortekaas and De Gregorio & Partners. Temporary exhibition: 'Timeless Beauty' This exhibition signals a departure from what you usually expect from the Gallo-Roman Museum. An evocative interplay of images of sensual nakedness by the art photographer Marc Lagrange, intriguing texts by Roman authors and authentic objects leading you deeper into the mysteries of feminine beauty.

Het Mijnmuseum tells the story of the mines and mining in Limburg. The new museum opened in april 2012 and is highly interactive, with testimonials, a huge touchscreen and lots of audio and moviefragments. There is also the possibility to visit the underground simulation with an enthousiastic guide (ex-miner) to experience how the mineworkers had to work. There are programs for families, groups and schools.