What to do · Waterloo
The Wellington Museum, in the centre of Waterloo
Information
- Price
- Included in the Pass 1815 (€30) · free with MuseumPass
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
In the centre of the village of Waterloo, about 4 km north of the battlefield, the old inn from 1705 where Wellington had his headquarters on the night of 17 June 1815, and from where he wrote the dispatch of the victory. Today it displays mementoes, weapons and engravings of the battle.
Opening hours and admission
Open Tuesday to Sunday, public holidays included, from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January. It is included in the site's Pass 1815, which also adds Napoleon's last headquarters, and is free with the Belgian MuseumPass.
Tips
- On the way If you arrive by train at Waterloo, it is a few minutes from the station, before you take the W bus to the field.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is the Wellington Museum closed?
On Mondays.
With teenagers
