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Cemeteries' Spring

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Location:
Cemetery of Neder-Over-Heembeek
Rue François Vekemans - 1120 Brussels (Neder-Over-Heembeek)
Period:
Saturday 9 May 2026 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Opening hours:

From 9h30 to 16h30: cemetery
From 10h to 14h30: activities

Category:
Events
Guided tours

The Cemeteries' Spring event returns for a new edition! This year, for the first time, head to the cemetery in Neder-Over-Heembeek

To explore this cemetery, a range of free activities are on offer. Join the interactive guided tours, follow the fun route and immerse yourself in local history through a pop-up exhibition! An original way to discover or rediscover the funerary heritage, architectural richness and wildlife of this site.

Please note: booking is required by e-mail before 8 May 2026 at 4 pm, stating the activity: cjs.booking-musea@brucity.be

Programme:

A guide will take you through the cemetery's paths to reveal the funerary symbolism and share some anecdotes about local history. Animated stops punctuate the walk. Get ready to be spellbound by talented artists!

Practical information:

  • In French: 10h, 11h30, 14h30
  • In Dutch: 10h45, 13h45
  • Duration: 1h15

What do funerary monuments tell us, and how is a cemetery laid out? To decipher the symbols and styles, interpret the poses of the sculptures or piece together a family's family tree, this active and fun tour takes children and parents on a journey back in time.

Practical information:

  • 13h
  • Duration: 1h15
  • From 8 years

Fancy a stroll at your own pace? A brochure, complete with a map, guides you through the monuments and mysterious funerary symbols.

Practical information:

All day

This micro-exhibition offers both a historical and heritage perspective on the cemetery. The funerary symbolism of the Ro Chapel, the history of the Meudon Castle, the notable figures buried there, and the remarkable trees are all explored to help visitors better appreciate the richness of this little-known cemetery.

Practical information:

All day

  • Tram 10. Stop: Peter Benoit or Chemin Vert
  • Bus 53, 56. Stop: Peter Benoit

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