Mons : The Doudou Museum
ID: GYG478428-850713
Category:
Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Duration: 1 days
Description
A museum dedicated to the Ducasse Rituelle, to St George and the Dragon, right in the centre of the historic heart of Mons. Find out more about Mons’ Ducasse Rituelle throughout the year!
Through exhibits from the collections belonging to the City of Mons’ museums combined with technological innovations, the museum tells you everything you need to know about the Ducasse de Mons, recognised by UNESCO in 2005. An experience somewhere between reality and the imaginary! This unique heritage is examined from different angles, from history and anthropology to science, art, secularism and religion. The museum looks at the original site of the Ducasse de Mons as well as the legend of St George, in order to appreciate and showcase all the different aspects of this universal, multi-secular story. Visitors are invited to understand and interpret this example of intangible cultural heritage. Different parts of the exhibition are designed around the main theme: St George and the Dragon, between the imaginary and reality. You can experience the legendary Ducasse de Mons whenever you like, so what are you waiting for? Come along to the Doudou Museum!
Through exhibits from the collections belonging to the City of Mons’ museums combined with technological innovations, the museum tells you everything you need to know about the Ducasse de Mons, recognised by UNESCO in 2005. An experience somewhere between reality and the imaginary! This unique heritage is examined from different angles, from history and anthropology to science, art, secularism and religion. The museum looks at the original site of the Ducasse de Mons as well as the legend of St George, in order to appreciate and showcase all the different aspects of this universal, multi-secular story. Visitors are invited to understand and interpret this example of intangible cultural heritage. Different parts of the exhibition are designed around the main theme: St George and the Dragon, between the imaginary and reality. You can experience the legendary Ducasse de Mons whenever you like, so what are you waiting for? Come along to the Doudou Museum!
Highlights
- Discover the Ducasse de Mons, one of our UNESCO treasures
- Learn more about the legend of St George and the Dragon
- Immerse yourself in the history and folklore of the city of Mons
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Merci de vous présenter dans le créneau horaire choisi.
Vous recevrez par e-mail votre ticket d'entrée à présenter à l'accueil du musée.
You must exchange your voucher at visitMons, the Tourist Office, before the start of your visit.
Vous recevrez par e-mail votre ticket d'entrée à présenter à l'accueil du musée.
You must exchange your voucher at visitMons, the Tourist Office, before the start of your visit.
INCLUDED
- Entry ticket to the Doudou Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.