Given that there isn't a whole lot to do in Liege and that I love biology, consider this review a…read morebit biased... At first glance of this building, I couldn't believe it was an aquarium, since there are no outdoor tanks. I suppose it is a bit older style and attached to the Liege university, which is why. Nevertheless, we decided to check it out, as it was only about 7 euros to see the aquarium and museum (going to the sciences of the world section costs a bit extra). The aquarium is downstairs and comprises about thirty or so tanks with fish from around the world - none too large though. You got your small sharks, turtles, colorful reef fish, lionfish, Dory/Nemos, and more. Some of the displays are a little bit difficult to read since it is rather dark down there, and the atmosphere is a bit humid due to being completely indoors, but no real complaints there. Upstairs is the museum, where I thought things got pretty interesting. Although my brother was a bit grossed out at all of the specimens in formaldehyde, stuffed models, and skeletal forms, I was bio-nerding out at how cool everything was. It felt like a library of animals, and it was quite the extensive collection. I thought the trip was a nice way to spend an hour, and it is different than the typical art/history museum experience attributed to Europe.

From the owner: L'Aquarium-Muséum est un lieu où les visiteurs peuvent observer, appréhender, comprendre, acquérir…read moredes connaissances sur les animaux qui peuplent la Terre, mais aussi passer un agréable moment de détente... en découvrant une riche collection d'espèces animales aquatiques vivantes et des spécimens inertes d'une grande valeur scientifique, historique, artistique ou patrimoniale.

This museum is easy to miss, because the entrance is not easy to see and the museum is under the…read moreplaza, but be sure that you allow time to visit this site, especially if you are interested in Roman, medieval, or church history. You will see archeological artifacts from several eras of time and learn about archeological techniques and treasures from the Liège region. A ticket purchased at the cathedral will admit you to both

An expected treasure in Ghent!…read more Although reviews of the museum were very good, we were unprepared for how expansive and interesting the collections were! The museum houses such a wide variety of artifacts, both recent and ancient, from the paleolithic to the Roman and Medieval and up to its more recent history as an arms manufacturer. As you wind up and down the staircases and through the ever continuing network of rooms, you lose track of time! We spent almost 5 hours in the museum and still felt like we missed some things! The collection is definitely more provincial, but this gives you a much better overview of life in the area throughout time. The neighboring University of Ghent and its long list of esteemed academics contributed greatly to the quest for knowledge and Le Grand Curtius records their contributions for visitors to see and appreciate. Even the arms collection which elaborates on Ghent's history in arms production and innovations in improving the effectiveness of such weapons was fascinating! Overall, I'm so glad we stopped by and tried our best to take in the entire collection of this wonderful museum!

This was an outstandingly beautiful cathedral! It is in the process of being restored, but the…read moredisruption was minimal. Statuary and woodcarving were remarkable. We were unsure at first whether to pay admission to see "The Treasure," but we had no regrets! Many years ago, I had the privilege of seeing exhibits from the Vatican at the art institute in Chicago. The treasures found here at this museum rivaled those I saw from the Vatican. What a privilege to see these amazing works of religious art!!! The ticket we purchased also allowed us to be admitted to the archeological museum, which was also outstanding.