Puppet Museum
Heritage center of the Maison de la Marionnette, the Puppetry Museum has a collection of more than 2,600 puppets, of all shapes and from all sources. World puppets, Between Earth and Heaven The permanent exhibition "" Puppets of the world, Between Earth and Sky "" highlights the diversity of the art of puppetry and the cultural and puppetry heritage national, regional, as well as on other continents. Go on a trip to the four corners of the world, to discover the techniques, specificities and history of each puppet! A museum for everyone Around this permanent exhibition, the Museum team is setting up various workshops, events, visits, for all audiences! Temporary exhibitions, family events, game visits, guided tours ... Whether you are alone, with your family, in a group, whether you are a connoisseur, an amateur, or simply curious to learn more about this atypical artistic form, the Museum of Puppetry Arts invites you to enter the marvelous world of puppets. An exceptional place The Museum of Puppetry Arts is housed in an exceptional building. Known as the Peeters Hotel, this neo-classical mansion is located in the heart of Tournai. With its caryatids, its mansard roof, its spiral staircase and its remarkable interior decorations, the Peeters Hotel is a real showcase for our puppets.
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