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Sewers Museum

During the Nuit Blanche 2026 and until September 2026, the museum hosts Membrane Urbaine, a work by artist Mathild Clerc-Verhoeven. This installation takes the form of several abstract sculptures woven in carbon or polyester. It obeys a fundamental principle inspired by the very functioning of the cleaning tools of the sanitation network : the sculptures are set in motion either by human action or by hydraulic energy. Each of them is a bridge between different practices: sewer maintenance, weaving crafts, woodworking… Textiles are omnipresent and come in many forms. It brings a dynamic dimension to the creations by harmonizing with the reflections, lights and shadows of the galleries.

The whole is accompanied by a soundscape consisting of the voices of sewer workers and a text by the writer Jasper Coppes that highlights the different dimensions addressed: the lived experience of sewer workers, feedback mechanisms, the flow of fluids and information.

The museum offers a scientific workshop for children aged 6 to 9 ! Through several fun chemical experiments, young visitors will discover:

How does wastewater circulate
The impact of liquid waste on the sewer system
The dangers present in sewers
The right actions to protect water every day

📅 Time: 2:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
👧🧒 Age: 6–9 years old
👥 Limited seating: up to 10 children
💶 Price: 5€

Book online

The exhibition “Clothes of the sewer workers” is extended until the end of june 2026. After several months of opening, the Sewer Museum offers visitors an additional opportunity to discover the evolution of outfits worn by men and women in this profession over time through a selection of photographs, clothing and objects.

Book now your visit online. The entrance ticket includes the exhibition.

From Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (last access at 4pm)