Gerhagen Forest Museum

Since the last renovations, the forest museum of Gerhagen actually consists of two parts with separate managers. The museum itself is managed by the Werkgroep Ecologie Tessenderlo (WET) and that is where you will also find the collection. However, the front part with the reception area belongs to the municipality and is also operated by it. After all, there is no longer a central tourist office in the center. In other words, you can go to the forest museum - which is more than a museum - for more information and material than about the forest and Gerhagen itself. Information is also available about the Merode area, to which Gerhagen forms a gateway.

The Forest Museum tells you all the secrets of the forest animals. You will also find all practical information about the domain and De Merode Landscape Park. Gerhagen is one of the 5 entrance gates to the Merode area.

The Forest Museum is located at the foot of the Zandberg in the Gerhagen nature reserve. The museum is run by the Werkgroep Ecologie Tessenderlo (WET) vzw.
In the Forest Museum you can visit the permanent exhibition "from egg to egg". The visitor is guided through the world of birds in a pleasant and fascinating way.
Opening hours
February, March and November: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13.45-17.00
April, May, June, September and October:
every weekday from 13.45-17.00 o'clock
every weekend from 10.30 am to 5 pm
July and August: every day from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
December and January: closed
Free entrance until 4.45 pm (during opening hours).
Forest Museum, Zavelberg 10, 013 67 38 44, bosmuseum@gerhagen.be