Memorial 1815 Waterloo

The Memorial 1815 in Waterloo is an underground visitor centre at the foot of the iconic Lion's Mound. It opened in 2015 to mark the bicentenary of the battle and offers an immersive, multimedia look at the events of 18 June 1815. Visitors follow a chronological route with films, sound clips, soldiers' equipment and spectacular 3D projections. Alongside the museum you can also visit the panoramic rotunda, with a 360-degree painting one hundred and ten metres in circumference depicting the battle.

Accessibility is excellent. The entire museum is laid out underground with lifts, wide corridors and step-free passages. The films and interactive modules are placed at seated height, making the experience comfortable from a wheelchair. Accessible toilets are provided on different levels, and a wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge. The rotunda with the panorama is fully accessible via a spacious lift. Only the Lion's Mound itself, with a stairway of 226 steps, remains out of reach; from the foot of the mound, however, the view is already impressive.

The Memorial has a spacious car park with numerous accessible spaces. By public transport there is a bus connection from Braine-l'Alleud station. Combine your visit with the Hougoumont Farm, the Bois de Waterloo or the Wellington Museum for a complete day in the battlefield area.