Mirror Pond With View of AfricaMuseum

The museum's origins date back to the 1897 World's Fair, when the section dedicated to the Congo colony was established in the Palais de l'Afrique (formerly the Palais des Colonies) in Tervueren Park. Following its success, and at the instigation of King Leopold II, the temporary exhibition was converted into a permanent museum and scientific institute dedicated to the Belgian Congo, with the aim of generating interest and showcasing the country's economic potential.The Palais de l'Afrique quickly became too small, so Leopold II commissioned Charles Girault, architect of the Petit Palais in Paris, to build a new museum and redevelop the entire site. Leopold II died before the project was completed, and the museum was inaugurated in 1910 by King Albert I.The museum was closed for five years, from 2013 to 2018, for major restoration and renovation work.

Beautiful view of the AfricaMuseum. At the moment there are works so you can't go to the castle.

The Spiegelvijver is a pond in Tervuren, Flemish Brabant. It is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, and offers beautiful views of the nearby Royal Museum for Central Africa. The pond is surrounded by trees and provides a peaceful and serene environment to relax and enjoy nature.