BPS22 Art Museum of the Province of Hainaut
About This Museum
People don't just come to the BPS22 for the art; they come for the experience of seeing it in this cathedral of industry. You step off Charleroi's bustling Boulevard Solvay into a vast, light-filled hall where steel and glass create a sense of raw possibility. It’s a place that feels both monumental and surprisingly intimate, where ambitious contemporary installations feel perfectly at home. The energy is palpable, partly from the art and partly from the workshops and events that constantly animate the space.
Collection Highlights
The museum thrives on its temporary exhibitions, which might feature sprawling video installations that command an entire room or thought-provoking sculptures made from unexpected materials. Don't expect a permanent collection on display; the highlight is always the current, often challenging, dialogue the curators have staged within the industrial framework.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at 22 Boulevard Solvay, and once you're there, you'll discover it's more than just galleries—check their schedule for artist talks or hands-on workshops that let you dive deeper. This isn't a hushed, intimidating temple of art; it's a living, breathing part of the city's cultural fabric.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully repurposed 1909 industrial hall, the architecture is all soaring steel trusses, immense windows, and exposed brick—a characterful relic from Charleroi's industrial heyday that gives every exhibition an edgy, authentic backdrop.
Contact & Location
Address: BPS22, 22, Boulevard Solvay, Ville-Basse, Charleroi, Hainaut, Wallonie, 6000, België / Belgique / Belgien
Phone: +32 71 27 29 71
Website: Visit Website
