Rue des Grottes, 14 - 5580 Han-sur-Lesse

Visit the Museum of Rural Life and Forgotten Trades!

“Experience an unforgettable journey through time”

Over 90 scenes of life to discover

Come and discover a unique museum that pays tribute to the tradesmen and women of yesteryear!

Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the 1900s through 90 scenes of life, where 200 characters including 60 children and more than 6000 objects, tools, and items from the rich and inspiring past come to life. A fascinating immersion in a heritage that has not yet said its last word.

Trades and apprenticeships of the past: over 90 scenes represented by 200 life-size characters, adults and children, including 30 apprentices

Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of yesteryear with lively and musical animations that illustrate various trades. The museum presents more than 6000 objects, tools from the past century, and characters adapted to each scene, spread over 800 square meters. Among the notable pieces are an 1887 plow, a century-old cart, a Mélotte cream separator, churns, butter-cutting machines, veterinary instruments, and much more, offering a moving immersion into rural life.

Our visitors share their opinions

A must-see. If you're in Han-sur-Lesse, you must take some time to visit this incredible assortment of thousands of old objects staged with mannequins that trace these trades that have existed and many of which have disappeared.
Dominique Havegheer
Visited yesterday with family, always very pleasant and interesting. Very useful visit for younger generations!! Many questions asked, young people and children are very surprised by the old living conditions that are not so distant... we will return again with other people. Thank you
Anne Tonon
Beautiful place! Full of memories from my childhood, of ordinary life, and people from different trades. An impressive collection of objects for each profession. It's a place where, with each visit, you discover things you didn't see the previous times. A rich heritage to preserve and share
Mady Verlaine

Museum of Rural Life and Forgotten Trades

“The house of rural life and forgotten trades”. Located in a small village, this museum immerses visitors in peasant civilization, with faithful reconstructions of rural life and passionate artisans. The characters, although static, seem alive thanks to the authenticity of the details. An experience to see and revisit!

A breathtaking visit!

An immersion in peasant traditions

In this house, the mystique of rurality is revealed in a rich and striking manner. The museum shows how the land and natural elements imposed demanding work on the peasants of Ardenne and Famenne. The trades, whether manual or intellectual, are magnified here. Each artisan is presented with their tools and creations, revealing the beauty and grandeur of their craftsmanship.