Closure of the Grand Curtius on 1, 2 and 11 November 2026
Please note that the Grand Curtius will be closed on 1, 2 and 11 November.
When Fashion Meets Paganini
The exhibition ‘When Fashion Meets Paganini’ is a creative and collaborative project bringing together students from HELMo Mode, their international partners and Beau Bizarre, centred on sustainable fashion, textile upcycling and design.
When Paganini Meets Ysaÿe: The Devils’ Violins
The international exhibition ‘When Paganini Meets Ysaÿe: The Devils’ Violins’, on display at the Grand Curtius from 16 October 2026 to 7 March 2027, traces the extraordinary legacy of Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840) and his influence at the heart of the Liège School of Violin. Through autograph manuscripts, historical instruments, sheet music, previously unpublished archives and exceptional memorabilia, it reveals how the genius of the Genoese master profoundly influenced several generations of European musicians.
POMORAMA | Architectural Post-Modernism in Liège
Come and explore the hidden side of our streets! With its bold forms and aesthetic nods, post-modernist architecture takes centre stage at the Grand Curtius with the POMORAMA project. Discover a unique panorama through an interactive map and a captivating exhibition combining archives, photographs and design objects.
Construction Update: You can now access the museum via the entrance at 136 Féronstrée
Due to the erection of scaffolding and ongoing building works, the museum entrance on the Quai de Maastricht side is temporarily inaccessible. Throughout the duration of the works, the Grand Curtius will remain open at its usual times and on its usual days via its entrance at Féronstrée 136, 4000 Liège, or via the Museum Brasserie at 13 Quai de Maastricht, 4000 Liège.
At Léonie's table
This exhibition is brought to you by a trio of artists from Liège who have come together for the occasion under the name Les Gaillardes. The installation takes the form of a large table set to commemorate the centenary of the death of Léonie de Waha, a major figure in the history of Liège. On display in the Glass Gallery from 6 to 30 March 2026.
Japonism and Art Nouveau
From 17 April to 27 September 2026, the Grand Curtius will host the exhibition ‘Japonism and Art Nouveau’, which is part of the bicentenary celebrations of Cristalleries du Val Saint-Lambert (1826-2026). Around 150 works showcasing the aesthetics and techniques experimented with and developed by Val Saint-Lambert during its golden age (1880 to 1914) will be on display.
Calvaries with instruments of the Passion
These two calvaries with instruments of the Passion come from the Religious Art and Mosan Art Department. Under a globe, the first displays the instruments of Christ's martyrdom above His remains lying on the shroud. In a bottle, the second shows paper effigies of the Virgin Mary and Saint John at the foot of the crucified Christ.
Hidden treasures of the Liège Archaeological Institute
Today, nearly six hundred pieces belonging to the Liège Archaeological Institute are on display in the permanent exhibition at the Grand Curtius, with thousands more in storage. A selection of around 250 items, not always the least important, from these reserves will be presented, sometimes for the first time, in the exhibition organised by the Grand Curtius in autumn 2025, to mark the 175th anniversary of the IAL. The primary aim of this exhibition is to showcase the diversity of the collections that have been built up over time thanks to friends of Liège's past who were keen to preserve evidence of that past. 26.09.2025 > 01.02.2026 (EXTENSION)
The Grand Curtius: a treasure trove recognised by the Wallonia -Brussels Federation
The Grand Curtius in the heart of Liège is an invitation to discover major works of Belgian heritage, including many classified as “Treasures of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation”. This rare distinction underlines their outstanding historical, artistic and cultural value.