This museum has so much to offer. There's a huge yard full of old industrial equipment. The ground floor of the museum shows off many industrial machines, they have a folder in English so you can read along and find out all about the items in display. Upstairs there's a large exhibition on water conservation, but unfortunately this is not available in English. It does look very interesting though, so I wish they'd offer English documentation as well. It's beautifully kept and staff are amazingly nice as well.

An oasis of calm in the busy city, this former industrial site retells the story of industrial heritage and how the city of Brussels developed over the past 200 years. Some excellent exhibits in the main hall and temporary water exhibition upstairs.

Interesting place. Not a lot of explanation available A bit outdated as layout

(Translated by Google) Very nice little museum to learn about the history of the Brussels industrial basin and its implication on the urban landscape. Discovery of several machines through 4 main axes: metal, wood, fabrics and food. VR experience (temporary?). 1h - 1h30 of visit if you read all the explanations. Did you know, for example, that NEUHAUS, a Belgian chocolate maker, was a pharmacist? 😉 (Original) Très chouette petit musée pour apprendre l'histoire du bassin industriel bruxellois et son implication sur le paysage urbain. Découverte de plusieurs machines à travers 4 grands axes : métal, le bois, le tissus et l'alimentaire. Expérience VR (temporaire ?). 1h - 1h30 de visite si vous lisez toutes les explications. Saviez vous par exemple que NEUHAUS, chocolatier belge était un pharmacien ? 😉

(Translated by Google) A very nice discovery in the heart of Molenbeek in a small street not far from the Chaussée de Gant. I discovered this beautiful place thanks to a website that locates trees in Brussels 🌳🌲 (Original) Une très belle découverte en plein coeur de Molenbeek dans une petite rue pas loin de la chaussée de Gant. J'ai découvert cet bel endroit grâce à un site internet qui localise des arbres à Bruxelles 🌳🌲

A fascinating industrial history museum. There are also some games for kids to play including their hand in basic carpentry, spanners etc. The huge cotton mill equipment are scattered outside, in the museum's yard and its possible to have a look at them even without entering the ticketed area.

Little museum with cafe bar on set. Based on old metal factory site. Exhibition includes different steam engines & machines from 19th century.

Amazing museum with lots of interesting maps and stuff related to history of belgium. Definitely recommend it.

Permanent collection is very nice although quite small. Nice to recognize brands you don't even know they are Belgian, a fortiori Brussels'. The temp exhibition on Le Canal d'Obolensky is really good.

Great little museum preserving the traces and records of Brussels' industrial past

Great little museum you could easily spend and hour or so. Unique part of Brussels history, and well laid out. Worth checking out!

I think this is a very nice, unknown museum. Not very big, but they do have a fascinating collection. Certainly the focus on work (conditions) is unique in Brussels for me. The exhibition has a very pedagogical structure, which sometimes makes it a bit exhausting. Could be more visual / show off the objects more. Nevertheless, it was a nice excursion. Definitely worth taking a look. Even if it is for the building itself

Top, I recommend it to everyone.

We were there for an event, that's maybe not the most topical way to get the usual mood, but the place is beautiful and the service very nice! I'll go again to visit it in a more standard way!

Absolutely worth visiting, great tour over industrial revolution in Brussels. Great pieces presented, not too much so you forget what you saw in the previous hall, just enough to get impressed and remember. Great place to visit with kids. languages though are French and Dutch. Free parking available in the yard of the museum.

(Translated by Google) Really nice (Original) Super sympa

(Translated by Google) Surprisingly beautiful, a bit hidden ... (Original) Verrassend mooi, een beetje verborgen...

(Translated by Google) If you like the past ... there is something to see. (Original) Si vous aimez le passé...il y a de quoi voir.

Very important museum for those willing to understand the industrial roots of contemporary Belgium. Deserve some more refinement in the outdoor part knowing the importance of the topic and historical grounds of the city.

(Translated by Google) Culturally rich (Original) Culturellement riche

(Translated by Google) In the heart of Mokenbeek, a place full of history that saw the birth of many bronze achievements such as the seated statue of Abraham Lincoln in Washington DC. Today, many old machine tools trace industrial history or artisanal trades that still exist or have disappeared. As well as superb old objects which contributed to the comfort of the homes of yesteryear. To visit with pleasure and nostalgia. (Original) En plein Mokenbeek, un lieu rempli d'histoire qui a vu naître bon nombre de réalisations en bronze comme la statue assise d'Abraham Lincoln à Washington D.C.. À l'heure actuelle, de nombreuses anciennes machines-outils retracent l'histoire industrielle ou artisanale des métiers encore existants ou disparus. Ainsi que de superbes objets anciens qui ont contribué au confort des foyers d'antan. À visiter avec plaisir et nostalgie.

(Translated by Google) A haven of greenery and peace in the city center (Original) Écrin de verdure et de paix au centre ville

(Translated by Google) It's a nice museum (Original) C'est un chouette Musée

Small, but very interesting and educational. Kids-friendly. Recommend for families with children. Tip: combine it with a visit to MIMA, literally around the corner!

We were having a visit with work, convivial. They have two expos, a fixed and one that changes. They do classes to work the metal. Also a big bar to get a drink. One of thoses places to pass by!

(Translated by Google) Part of the recent history of Brussels. History that it shares with the rest of Europe. The great change towards the industrialization of our world (Original) Parte de la historia reciente de Bruselas. Historia que comparte con el resto de Europa. El gran cambio hacia la industrialización de nuestro mundo

(Translated by Google) The Prado? The Hermitage? The Louvre ? Alongside these cultural immensities that want more to impress you, "La Fonderie" is this small unpretentious museum but of rare work of collection, development, and teaching. During the hour I spent in the permanent museum, I was able to discover so many aspects of the industrialization of Brussels in many areas, explained both in quantity and in quality. The temporary exhibition on laundry is bluffing as it highlights the importance of mechanization in freeing humans from arduous tasks. Certainly a museum that deserves to be better known! (Original) Le Prado ? L'Hermitage ? Le Louvre ? A côté de ces immensités culturelles qui veulent plus vous en mettre plein la vue, "La Fonderie" est ce petit musée sans prétention mais d'un travail de collection, d'aménagement, et de pédagogie rares. Durant l'heure que j'ai passée dans le musée permanent, j'ai pu découvrir tant d'aspects de l'industrialisation de Bruxelles dans beaucoup de domaines, expliqués aussi bien dans la quantité que dans la qualité. L'exposition temporaire sur la lessive est bluffante tant elle met en lumière l'importance de la mécanisation dans la libération de l'être humain des tâches ardues. Assurément un musée qui mérite d'être plus connu !

Expected much more. Place has lots of potential but exhibit was quite small

Interesting museum about the industrialisation of Brussels Takes only 1 hour to visit

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum. All you need to know about the social and industrial history of the Brussels Region through the museum's documents and collections. Located in the heart of a once heavily industrialized area, formerly known as Belgian Manchester, La Fonderie is dedicated to the history of work and industry in the Brussels region. Focusing on the human aspect, it adopts an original approach to industrial development in the form of themed temporary exhibitions that aim to connect history, current events and contemporary urban reality. Its important collection of machines and tools and the quality of the recently restored buildings are definitely worth a detour. (Original) Museo interessante. Tutto quello che c'è da sapere sulla storia sociale e industriale della Regione di Bruxelles attraverso i documenti e le collezioni del museo. Situato nel cuore di un'area un tempo fortemente industrializzata, precedentemente denominata Manchester belga, La Fonderie è dedicata alla storia del lavoro e dell'industria nella regione di Bruxelles. Concentrandosi sull'aspetto umano, adotta un approccio originale allo sviluppo industriale sotto forma di mostre temporanee a tema che mirano a collegare storia, attualità e realtà urbana contemporanea. La sua importante collezione di macchine e strumenti e la qualità degli edifici recentemente restaurati meritano sicuramente una deviazione.

Very nice and interesting little museum. Nice exhibition of some old work machines. Recommended.

Very interesting little museum. Worth the visit.

Neat museum. Interesting set of exhibits. Text in French and Flemish but they have the English text available as a binder

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) super

(Translated by Google) Interesting collection of industrial materials with a good story. (Original) Ineressante verzameling van industriele materialen met een goed verhaal.

(Translated by Google) We rented the room at the top of the cafet. Top organization. And yet we asked for things at the last minute. The framework where the foundry is located leaves us squarely from Brussels while the Chaussée de Gand is 20 m ... (Original) Nous avons loué la salle en haut de la cafet. Organisation au top. Et pourtant on a demandé des choses à la dernière minute. Le cadre où se situe la fonderie nous sors carrément de Bruxelles alors que la Chaussée de Gand est à 20 m...

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

(Translated by Google) A beautifully preserved industrial heritage. We had a well-spent evening. Thank you for the enthusiastic and friendly volunteers who are of vital importance for this kind of special projects! (Original) Een prachtig geconserveerd industrieel erfgoed. We hadden een welbestede avond. Dank voor de enthousiaste en vriendelijke vrijwilligers die van wezensbelang zijn voor dit soort bijzondere projekten!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum, tells the history of occupations in Brussels (Original) متحف جميل جدا ، يروي تاريخ المهن في بروكسل

(Translated by Google) Nice to do (Original) Sympa à faire

(Translated by Google) Interesting site ... nice cafeteria (Original) Interessante site...leuk cafetaria

(Translated by Google) An essential place of our industrial heritage. (Original) Un lieux incontournable de notre patrimoine industriel.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful discovery during heritage days 😍 Curiously although the site of the Foundry is in Molenbeek, the most densely populated municipality of Brussels, it does not hear a noise and it is good to have a drink in this historic setting which for I have a certain charm. Very rewarding and informative visit! (Original) Belle découverte lors des journées du patrimoine 😍 Curieusement bien que le site de la Fonderie se trouve à Molenbeek, commune la plus densément peuplée de Bruxelles, on n'y entend pas un bruit et il fait bon boire un verre dans ce cadre historique qui pour moi a un certain charme. Visite très enrichissante et instructive!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to discover, very well designed museum (Original) Bel endroit à découvrir, musée très bien conçu

(Translated by Google) Have been to this museum before and really liked the place. Ah I have a quick question, I recycle metals and I would like to melt them. Does anyone know of any store where to buy the material of foundrie and also of Co2 gas stopper please? (Original) Suis déjà venue dans ce musé et j'ai beaucoup aimé l'endroit. Ah J'ai une petite question, moi je recycle de métaux et je voudrais les fondre est-ce que quelqu'un connais des magasin où acheter le matériel de foundrie et aussi de buteille de gaz Co2 s'il vous plaît?

(Translated by Google) Superb place and a so nice and friendly atmosphere during activities. (Original) Superbe lieu et une ambiance tellement agréable et conviviale lors d'activités.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful discovery and cafeteria at democratic price (Original) Belle découverte et cafétéria à prix démocratique

(Translated by Google) One of the hidden pearls of Brussels (Original) Une des perles cachées de Bruxelles

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum, recommended for children, beautiful building (Original) Musée très intéressant, à conseiller aux enfants, bâtiment superbe

(Translated by Google) Lesser-known historical heritage in the other Brussels. (Original) Minder bekend historisch erfgoed in het andere Brussel.

(Translated by Google) Haven of peace, history and culture in the heart of Molenbeek (Original) Havre de paix, d'histoire et de culture au cœur de Molenbeek

(Translated by Google) Small very nice museum which traces the industrial past of Brussels and Molenbeek in particular. The museum cafe is very cute. (Original) Petit musée fort sympathique qui retrace le passé industriel de Bruxelles et Molenbeek notamment. Le café du musée est très mignon.

(Translated by Google) Enjoy (Original) S'amuser

(Translated by Google) Is located in a difficult neighborhood (Original) Est située dans un quartier difficile