Closure of the Grand Curtius on 24 September 2025
Due to a national strike, the Grand Curtius will be closed on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
The Grand Curtius: a treasure trove recognised by the Wallonia -Brussels Federation
The Grand Curtius in the heart of Liège is an invitation to discover major works of Belgian heritage, including many classified as “Treasures of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation”. This rare distinction underlines their outstanding historical, artistic and cultural value.
Partial closure of the Grand Curtius on 25 June 2025
Due to strike action on Wednesday 25 June 2025, only the exhibition "Françoise Schein. AIPOTU. Portrait à rebours" will be open to the public.
The Risen Christ – Terracotta bozzetto
Instead of sketching, some sculptors prefer a more instinctive approach of modelling directly with clay or wax. Even before the final work, they create bozzetti, which are three dimensional models that give life to their vision. Discover this exceptional work by Jean Del Cour.
The Mauser 1935 rifle belonging to Liège Resistant Walthère
Discover the rifle that belonged to Liège resistant Walthère Dewé.
Françoise Schein. AIPOTU. A portrait in reverse
From 16th May to 31st August 2025, the Grand Curtius will host the ‘AIPOTU’ exhibition devoted to Françoise Schein. This militant plastic artist, who was born in Brussels in 1953, is renowned for her monumental artistic contributions that combine architecture and art, ceramic frescos and other public works, tracing a network between the world’s cities such as Brussels, Liège, Paris, Lisbon, Berlin, Stockholm, London, New York, Ramallah, Haifa, Haiti, Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro, among others.
ams.TRAM.gram
The “ams.TRAM.gram” exhibition, between heritage and modern creation, will be in residence between 18th April and 29th June 2025 at the Grand Curtius and is a unique collaboration between the museum complex, Helmo Mode and the Diocesan Heritage Department. This exhibition puts the spotlight on 2nd year Bachelor students through an original and inspiring upcycling approach.
Exhibition of 8 contemporary artists of Moroccan and Turkish origin
Eight contemporary artists of Moroccan and Turkish origin are exhibiting at the Grand Curtius as part of the 60th anniversary of Moroccan and Turkish immigration. Between tradition and modernity, these artists offer us a different perspective on the world. Free admission.
The “Simenon: images of a world in crisis”
Between 1931 and 1935, Georges Simenon travelled the world and brought back reports, novels and, though it is less well known, thousands of photographs, often of very high quality. A selection of them is on display at the Grand Curtius, dotted along a tour that asks the following question: what does Simenon the photographer tell us about Simenon the novelist and reporter? How do the pictures complement or illuminate his writing? From 08/03/23 to 27/08/23
Lemaire Donation
Result of the donation of the patron Roger Lemaire to the Institut Archéologique Liégeois (I.A.L.), the exhibition "Donation Lemaire | Pewter old Bibliophilia Engravings Archaeology" showcases an important collection of pewter, a library made up of old editions , paintings and engravings as well as archaeological objects. It pays tribute to Roger Lemaire, patron and humanist, and to his generosity for the benefit of the collections of the I.A.L and the museums of Liège. From 10.06.22 > 21.08.22. Extensions > 30.10.22 FREE ENTRANCE