A magnificent medieval hospital-convent :
A timeless and magical place !

One of the oldest hospitals in Europe! A majestic and authentic architectural ensemble. A rich and original heritage site : Baroque chapel, cloister, gardens, sick ward, convent…

A most enchanting place where cares of soul and body were combined…

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  • Architecture

    Architecture

    One of the oldest hospitals in Europe! A majestic and authentic architectural ensemble. One of the oldest hospitals in Europe! A majestic and authentic architectural ensemble. A rich and original heritage site : Baroque chapel, cloister, gardens, sick ward, convent… A most enchanting place where cares of soul and body were combined… The cloister of…

  • Art

    Art

    The originality and interest of the collections of the Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose lies in their variety and quality. Indeed, they illustrate many areas of the history of art and science. Moreover, they are preserved in situ and contribute very largely to recreate an atmosphere, peculiar to this place where time seems to have…

  • Medical and pharmaceutical collections

    Medical and pharmaceutical collections

    The Hospital Notre-Dame a la Rose houses a beautiful collection of medical and pharmaceutical objects. This collection is partly original but some acquisitions were added in recent years. Initially, the hospital is a charitable institution, as indicated by the etymological origin of its name (hospitality). The works of mercy are practiced in the name of…

  • The Gardens

    The Gardens

    The Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose now houses a magnificent garden of medicinal plants where it is pleasant to walk around. Better still, if you are interested in plants and their benefits on health, beauty and well-being, you will find didactic panels (and their take-away booklet) which, for each plant, will detail its usable part,…

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  • Saturday May 18, International Museum Day

    Saturday May 18, International Museum Day

    Take part in an immersive and interactive tour, guided by a doctor. Discover step by step the daily life at the Hospital. You will have the opportunity to prepare an ointment following an ancestral recipe or to set up the necessary equipment for a bloodletting… FREE activity as part of International Museum Day Number of…

  • Festival ‘Musica sacra’, 12 and 13/08

    Festival ‘Musica sacra’, 12 and 13/08

    Two days of wonderful music, walks, meals and experiences to remember. More than 7 hours of music & 5 meals….

  • International Museum Day “Museum, sustainability and well-being” 18th May

    International Museum Day “Museum, sustainability and well-being” 18th May

    Workshop Upcycling Thursday 18 May at 2.30pm As part of the International Museum Day with the theme «Museums, Sustainability and Well-being», Camille and Carine propose you to create atypical terrariums with non-collective objects from the museum’s reserves. Inscription : https://tinyurl.com/2pvfrbu7 Entrance fee : 15€/person Participants max : 20 Yoga initiation Thursday 18th of May 11am…

  • Improved acces to the PRM in the museum

    Improved acces to the PRM in the museum

    A project currently underway is expected to optimize the access to the museum for Persons with reduced mobility (PRM).

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A large palet of activities 2024

  • Saturday May 18, International Museum Day

    Saturday May 18, International Museum Day

    Take part in an immersive and interactive tour, guided by a doctor. Discover step by step the daily life at the Hospital. You will have the opportunity to prepare an ointment following an ancestral recipe or to set up the necessary equipment for a bloodletting… FREE activity as part of International Museum Day Number of…

  • Festival ‘Musica sacra’, 12 and 13/08

    Festival ‘Musica sacra’, 12 and 13/08

    Two days of wonderful music, walks, meals and experiences to remember. More than 7 hours of music & 5 meals….

  • International Museum Day “Museum, sustainability and well-being” 18th May

    International Museum Day “Museum, sustainability and well-being” 18th May

    Workshop Upcycling Thursday 18 May at 2.30pm As part of the International Museum Day with the theme «Museums, Sustainability and Well-being», Camille and Carine propose you to create atypical terrariums with non-collective objects from the museum’s reserves. Inscription : https://tinyurl.com/2pvfrbu7 Entrance fee : 15€/person Participants max : 20 Yoga initiation Thursday 18th of May 11am…

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Visitors and Press testify

‘’Its assets: architecture, art history (…), the sum of objects that, through the ages, explain the evolution of medicine and care. An exceptional place of history and life.”
La Libre BelgiqueCompany Name
“A huge aesthetic shock”
La Dernière Heure – Les sportsCompany Name
‘’For its architecture, its collections, its atmosphere, its animations … The reasons to come and come back to the Hospital are numerous’’.
Le Courrier de l’EscautCompany Name
‘’The Hospital Our-Lady of the Rose is a unique place that stands out not only for its extraordinary beauty, but also for its great artistic, architectural, medical and social value.’’
Jury of the Museum Prize 2010Company Name
‘’ Thanks to this new scenography (…), the meticulous description of the conventual life gives to the visit of the hospital a real originality’’.
Les nouvelles du PatrimoineCompany Name
‘’A unique, original and lively place … charm and mystery’’.
Le Vif l’ExpressCompany Name
‘’An exceptional site, recognized major heritage of Wallonia and Europe … A Mecca of medieval history, history any short, that many would envy … To discover without delay’’.
Le Soir MagazineCompany Name
“My heart goes to the Hospital Our-Lady with the Rose”.
Sophie CCompany Name
“To visit over and over again”.
Pierre (Brussels)Company Name
“Very beautiful and very interesting.”
Philippe (Paris)Company Name
“Worth a detour”
Bernard (Tournai)Company Name
“A little known jewel.”
Su (Dilbeek)Company Name
“The Hospital Our Lady with the Rose in Lessines is a superb piece of Belgian heritage. The site has been superbly restored. We had a very nice visit with a guide who knew very well his job and his subject.”
Jose MichauxCompany Name
“An incredible collection of medical instruments”.
Luc (Diest)Company Name
“A complete change of scene, very instructive.”
Jan (Eecklo)Company Name

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🇫🇷 Le musée reste fermé jusqu'au 04 août inclus.

Cependant, notre terrasse éphémère ouvre de nouveau ses portes de 11h à 18h tout au long du week-end. 🍽️
Les glaces d'Elodie sera présente avec son food-truck le samedi de 13h à 18h et le dimanche de 13h à 15h30, de quoi vous rafraichir avec une bonne glace locale ! 🍨
Notre jardin de simple sera également accessible aux heures d'ouverture de la terrasse éphémère ! 🌿

Merci de votre compréhension 🤞🏻

🇳🇱 Het museum blijft gesloten tot en met 4 augustus.

Echter, ons tijdelijke terras opent opnieuw zijn deuren van 11.00 tot 18.00 uur gedurende het hele weekend. 🍽️ Elodie's ijsjes zullen aanwezig zijn met haar foodtruck op zaterdag van 13.00 tot 18.00 uur en op zondag van 13.00 tot 15.30 uur, zodat u zich kunt verfrissen met een heerlijk lokaal ijsje! 🍨 Onze kruidentuin zal ook toegankelijk zijn tijdens de openingstijden van het tijdelijke terras! 🌿

Bedankt voor uw begrip 🤞🏻

🇬🇧 The museum will still be closed until 4th of august included.

However, our pop-up terrace will reopen its doors from 11 am to 6 pm throughout the weekend. 🍽️ Elodie's ice creams will be available with her food truck on Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, offering you a refreshing local ice cream! 🍨 Our herb garden will also be accessible during the opening hours of the pop-up terrace! 🌿

Thank you for your understanding 🤞🏻