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Permanent exhibition

The Musée L's permanent exhibition is spread over 6 floors of a building that is emblematic of modern Belgian architecture. It presents the rich and diverse collections of UCLouvain, inviting visitors to escape and travel to every continent and every era. 
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Launch of our scientific journal UniMusea

researchDiscover our brand-new online, open-access scientific journal dedicated to university collections and museums: UniMusea – Research and Practices on University Collections!
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Call for contributions ‘Decolonising university collections? Challenges, issues and perspectives’

researchWould you like to contribute to the first issue of our new journal? Discover its theme, all relevant information, the current context , and the submission guidelines.
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Brutalist architecture worth the visit

Designed in the 1970s by Belgian architect André Jacqmain, the building that now houses Musée L is a remarkable example of brutalist architecture in Belgium.
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The future of museums in ever-changing communities

The theme of International Museum Day 2025 is “The future of museums in ever-changing communities”.
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Alliages | An exhibition to close Sammy Baloji's residency

Sammy Baloji's group exhibition with students from UCLouvain explores colonial legacies at Musée L.
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"Happy U!" Musée L celebrates 600 years of UCLouvain

The Musée L is hosting a series of exhibitions in celebration of UCLouvain’s 600th anniversary. Everyone is invited to join the party and explore Louvain’s rich history!
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Exceptional Closure from January 6 to 17

The museum will be exceptionally closed to the public from January 6 to 17, 2025.
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La Table L restaurant is now open on the 7th floor of the museum!

With renowned chefs Ludovic Vanhackere (Bossimé) and Grégoire Toussaint (La Confluence) at the helm, the restaurant offers a constantly evolving cuisine featuring local produce.
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Welcome to the Musée L

With its wide-ranging collections drawn from the exceptional heritage of UCLouvain, the Musée L invites you on a sensitively designed journey through centuries of human creativity and invention.
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Use your Museum Pass in Musée L

Get your Museum Pass and visit the Museum L and other Belgian Museums for 1 year whenever you want and as much as you want for 59 € only !
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Discover Pol Bury's hypnotising kinetic sculpture

We have the great honour of hosting within our walls "49 boules de même couleur sur un plan incliné mais surélevé", a major work by Belgian artist Pol Bury, pioneer of kineticism and master of slow movement.