In this tour, learn more about the different origins of a number of pieces on display in the museum galleries. Most of the museum collections date from the colonial era. Provenance research, which examines the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of objects, is a priority for the museum. 

Provenance research and restitution have recently become major social and political issues. More and more people are calling for the restitution of this heritage to the countries of origin. In Belgium, the federal parliament enacted a law in 2022 creating a legal framework for the restitution of objects acquired illegitimately during the colonial period.

Scan the QR codes near the objects.