Tuesday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Weekends and public holidays: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed every Monday
Annual period of closure: 24, 25, 31/12 and 01/01
FAQs
When is the museum open?
How much does a ticket to the Fondation Folon cost?
Fondation Folon Museum
Adults: €12
Seniors (65+): €10
Students (under 26 with card): €5
Children (6-18 years): €5
Children (0-5 years): Free
Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children): €30
museumPASSmusées; ICOM; press: Free
Teacher (with PROF card): €5
Article 27 (with 1 ticket): €1.25
Disabled person (+1 companion): Free
The Fondation Folon Museum + temporary exhibition
Adults: €15
Seniors (65+): €12
Students (under 26 with card): €5
Children (6-18 years): €5
Children (0-5 years): Free
Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children): €35
museumPASSmusées; ICOM; press: Free
Teacher (with PROF card): €5
Article 27 (with 1 ticket): €1.25
Disabled person (+1 companion): Free
Who can get in free?
- Disabled people and a companion
- Children aged 5 and under
- Holders of museumPASSmusées and ICOM passes (not valid for intergenerational workshops, intergenerational guided tours and Fondation Folon events)
- Students with at least 4 hours of visual arts classes a week (only valid for students under the age of 25 on presentation of a valid student card)
- Teachers on school trips and accompanying bus drivers.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, you need to book for guided/self-guided tours and art workshops for school groups and groups of 10 adults or more.
For individuals, booking is only required for intergenerational workshops (Wednesdays during school holidays in French-speaking Belgium) and intergenerational guided tours (once a month).
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
The Fondation Folon’s permanent exhibition is accessible.
The temporary exhibition, which is on the upper floor, is not accessible.
Wheelchairs and walking cane seats can be hired at the museum reception.
The carpark is 300m from the museum. Please contact us the day before your visit, on 02/653 34 56, for access codes to the Solvay Regional Estate. The code is only for dropping off passengers, not for parking.
From what age can children visit the museum?
From 3 years of age. There is, however, one exception to this. Our intergenerational workshops, held on Wednesdays during school holidays in French-speaking Belgium, are recommended for children aged 6 and over.
I’m coming with children. Is there an educational resource for families?
The Fondation Folon has produced the Ludicofolon booklet. Children have a copy each and take it with them throughout the tour. They fill it in as they go, noting everything they discover – like a treasure hunt. The Ludicofolon booklet is available for purchase at the museum reception. €3
Is there an audioguide?
No, the museum does not have an audioguide.
Can I take photos in the museum?
The taking of photographs with an SLR camera, video camera, etc is forbidden. Photographs may only be taken with a smartphone and NO FLASH IS ALLOWED.
Are there toilets?
Toilets are available for museum visitors and Taverne de l’Homme Bleu customers only. They can be found in the Fondation Folon courtyard (on the right of the Taverne).
Are dogs allowed in the museum?
No. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the museum.
Where is the Fondation Folon’s carpark?
The free carpark is a 300 metre walk from the museum, at no.4 Drève de la Ramée (1310 La Hulpe). To find the carpark using the Waze or Google Maps app, enter “Parking Gaillemarde/Fondation Folon”.
Can I enter the Solvay Regional Estate with my car, bus, scooter, etc.?
No. Vehicular access to the Estate is not permitted. Only people with limited mobility may enter the Estate, provided they obtain the access code beforehand from the Fondation Folon team.
Can I visit the Solvay Regional Estate and the Château de La Hulpe?
The Solvay Regional Estate is a public park which is free to visit. It is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. The Château de La Hulpe is not open to the public.
Where can I leave my bike?
There are bike racks at the entry to the “Gaillemarde/Fondation Folon” carpark and in the Fondation Folon courtyard (to the left of the Artshop).
Can I buy gift cards?
You can buy gift cards (for entry to the museum) but only at the museum reception.
Is there Wi-Fi in the museum?
No.
I’m a journalist. Where can I find the press kit for the current temporary exhibition?
Press kits are always available from the museum reception during temporary exhibitions. Admission is free on presentation of a valid press pass.
Can I get to the shop without going through the museum?
Yes. The Artshop is open to everyone during museum opening hours.
Can I buy posters at the Fondation Folon Artshop?
Yes, the museum’s Artshop stocks a wide selection of posters. However, we do send products of this type by post.
Is there a restaurant close to the museum?
You’ll find the “Taverne de l’Homme Bleu” restaurant opposite the museum reception. It is independently run and full information can be found on its website.
Can I reproduce/use one of Folon’s works?
The Fondation owns the rights to all the artist’s works. It alone has the right to authorise the reproduction of one of the artist’s works. Would you like to reproduce a work by Folon? Please send your request by email to Madame Pascale Bourdinon: p.bourdinon@fondationfolon.be
Expert advice
The Fondation Folon does not provide expert advice about, value or issue certificates of authenticity for any work that does not form part of its collection.