For more than 20 years, the cultural heritage sector has experienced its best Sunday, on the first after the Easter holidays. In 2025, Sunday 27 April will be dedicated to sports and games! The aim of all these efforts? To make as many people as possible aware of the richness, diversity and potential of the entire movable and immovable cultural heritage of Flanders and Brussels.
The treasury of Saint Martin's Basilica
On a treasure hunt in the basilica's underground treasure chamber!
When visiting Halle, St Martin's Basilica, home of the black Madonna, is an absolute must!
From the moment the miraculous statue arrived, pilgrims flocked to Halle. Among them also numerous crowned heads who donated valuable objects to the Halle Madonna. On Heritage Day, we will open the door to the underground treasure chamber and you can come and admire these treasures. A guide from Visit Halle will give a brief explanation of what can be seen in the treasure chamber for those who wish.
Open from 1pm to 5pm - not wheelchair accessible.
Entry is free. No registration is necessary.
A fun treasure hunt is provided for children.
Attention: no backpacks allowed
Address: Grote Markt - 1500 Halle
Open museum 'den AST'
Expo ‘From Akarova to Thevenet. Halle in the arts’
800 years of city rights will be celebrated at Streekmuseum den AST with a unique exhibition: ‘From Akarova to Thevenet, Halle in the arts’. Based on around a hundred works, this exhibition paints a picture of Halle through the eyes of artists. Not only cityscapes are featured, but also famous Halle people, Halle porcelain and special Halle traditions.
Families with children are also welcome at this expo! Find the mouse tracks in the museum, go on an adventure with the family game ‘BINGO Mystery’ and dive into the fascinating world of hidden stories and unique facts with the brand new digital trail.
The museum is free to enter on Heritage Day.
1pm to 5pm. Wheelchair accessible.
Address: Meiboom 16 -1500 Halle
Carillon concert 'Game On'
With listening corner in the Mariahof - 3 pm to 4 pm
Halle city carilloneur Eddy Mariën is putting together a playlist of ‘playful’ songs especially for Heritage Day 2025. You can enjoy this free concert from a terrace near the Grote Markt. Would you rather listen to this concert in peace and quiet? Then head to the Mariahof (between Dekenstraat and Vestingstraat). A quiet listening corner will be set up in this little oasis in the middle of the city.
Tourism office
Old Folk Games and Wheel of Fortune - Fun for Young and Old!
Experience the charm of yesteryear and discover the best old folk games at the tourist office! Come along with your friends and family and test your skill and luck.
For children under 12, there is an extra challenge: at the end of the course, spin our Wheel of Fortune and find out what prize you can win.
Guaranteed fun for young and old!
Admission is free.
1pm to 5pm. Non wheelchair accessible.
Address: Grote Markt 1 - 1500 Halle
Sunday 27 april 2025
