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"The Mundaneum, otherwise known by the term "Paper Internet", contains vast collections such as the International Press Museum, the Universal Iconographic Repertory (posters, postcards, glass plates, photographs), the Universal Documentation Repertory, the papers of Henri La Fontaine and Paul Otlet, feminist and anarchist collections, and the archives of the Friends of the World Palace. It contains in all some 6 km/4 miles of documents. The Mundaneum also boasts a venue for temporary exhibitions. Contact: Delphine Jenart.The Mundaneum includes the Mundaweb which consists of a user-friendly Internet area and an Internet training area, the creation of Web pages, computer initiation, and introduction to the Windows environment. Contact: Raphaëlle Cornille and David Urban.Built in the 1930s by the architect Vleugels, the building was designed in an Art Deco style. It was reorganized to suit its new functions in 1988. At the outset, there was a cooperative and its bakery, called the Independence, in the space of the present Mundaneum. The mundaneum is an archival centre containing documentary collections such as press, posters, postcards and glass plates. The Mundaneum's originality lies in the conservation of archival collections associated with the movements based on pacifist and socialist ideas, designed to lead our society to a truly democratic praxis. At the turn of the 20th century, these ideas evolved towards feminism, anarchism, and conscientious objection."

 A museum dedicated to the Ducasse Rituelle, to St George and the Dragon, right in the centre of the historic heart of Mons. Find out more about Mons’ Ducasse Rituelle throughout the year! Through exhibits from the collections belonging to the City of Mons’ museums combined with technological innovations, the museum tells you everything you need to know about the Ducasse de Mons, recognised by UNESCO in 2005. An experience somewhere between reality and the imaginary! This unique heritage is examined from different angles, from history and anthropology to science, art, secularism and religion. The museum looks at the original site of the Ducasse de Mons as well as the legend of St George, in order to appreciate and showcase all the different aspects of this universal, multi-secular story. Visitors are invited to understand and interpret this example of intangible cultural heritage. Different parts of the exhibition are designed around the main theme: St George and the Dragon, between the imaginary and reality. Educational activities, learning experiences, publications and also off-site exhibitions are developed. You can experience the legendary Ducasse de Mons whenever you like, so what are you waiting for? Come along to the Doudou Museum! Mons Card Partner: Free access

Pairi Daiza est un parc zoologique belge wallon situé dans la province de Hainaut, à Brugelette. Fondé en 1994, il s'est d'abord appelé Paradisio de son ouverture jusqu'en 2010.