Fondation Folon
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The Folon Foundation is a wonderful museum to visit with kids. The works of art provide a good starting point for discussions with the vivid colors and the novel designs. Here’s a short guide on Fondation Folon with tips on visiting with kids, so that you know what to expect
Here’s a very short video to get an idea.
This is not a typical museum…
Folon invites us to open the book of his life!
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Overview

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Some of the exhibits are simply beautiful

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Others are thought provoking and can provide a good conversation starter with our kids

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And there are lots of vivid colors everywhere!



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The exterior is also wonderful

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There are many statues as well



Tip!
There are special visits for kids 2+ years old with games and interaction, other visits for older kids and visits for all ages, where they explore the museum with 3D glasses, magnifying glasses, mirrors and more!
See more details here
Tip!
You can download a quiz on Folon and the surroundings of the museum here:
https://fondationfolon.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Quiz-Engl-UK-DEF.pdf
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Practical stuff
*Open: see opening hours here (Monday closed, Tuesday-Friday 09.00-17.00, weekends and holidays 10.00-18.00)
*Cost: see cost here, kids under 6 free entrance, kids 6-18 years old EUR 5, adults EUR 12. There are family passes and group tickets
*You can buy your tickets here
*Restaurant next to the museum
*Dogs are not allowed
*Parking: Parking Fondation Folon
Drève de la Ramée 4, 1310 La Hulpe
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Fondation Folon
https://fondationfolon.be/
Drève de la Ramée 6/A, 1310 La Hulpe
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Château de La Hulpe
Walk around Château de La Hulpe, a beautiful castle. The Solvay park is where Fondation Folon is located, so you can enjoy the museum and a walk in the park
Château de La Hulpe
A 4km stroller friendly hike around a 19th-century castle with lakes and forest
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Kojump Waterloo
So much fun for the whole family in Kojump Waterloo trampoline park!! About 15 minutes from Fondation Folon
Kojump Waterloo
So much fun for the whole family in this trampoline park!!
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Aqualibi
Water slides, wavy pool, kids area… Aqualibi is open year round and is just half an hour from Brussels! About 20 minutes from Fondation Folon
Aqualibi with Kids | Tips for Your Visit
Water slides, wavy pool, kids area… Open year round and just half an hour from Brussels!
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Kids friendly cafés and restaurants nearby
Ernest restaurant has an indoor and an outdoor playground
Ernest Restaurant
https://www.ernest-restaurant.be/
Av. Ernest Solvay 112, 1310 La Hulpe
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Eco-Farm Les Terres D’ici has a nice terrasse with an outdoor playground and farm animals
Les Terres D’Ici
www.lesterresdici.farm
Chau. de Bruxelles 117, 1310 La Hulpe
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*For more options, check the layer with kids friendly cafés and restaurants on the map!
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I felt I found gold when I started diving into the Facebook group posts.
Thanks for beeing a real “childhood memories” builder!
Cristina O.
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