Musée de la Photographie Charleroi

The Musée de la Photographie in Mont-sur-Marchienne, a district of Charleroi, is the largest photography museum in Europe and one of the most important centres for photography worldwide. Housed in a former monastery with a modern extension, the museum presents a permanent collection of more than 800 photographs charting the history of photography from its invention to today's visual culture. Temporary exhibitions of international photographers, a library and a media library round out the cultural experience.

The museum is particularly accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance is flat, all exhibition rooms on the different levels are reachable via a lift, and the walkways are wide and step-free. The modern extension and the renovated monastery section are both well adapted. The audio guides and information panels are placed at wheelchair-friendly heights. Adapted toilets are provided on several floors.

On the museum grounds there is ample free parking with accessible spaces near the entrance. Mont-sur-Marchienne is easily reached via the Charleroi Ring (R3). Public transport from Charleroi-Sud is available by bus. The quiet park area around the museum makes for a pleasant walking environment, with flat, accessible paths.