Africa Palace
Africa Palace Tervuren,
historical events venue
Africa Palace, once known as the Colonial Palace, is an events venue with a golden touch. Near Brussels, in green surroundings and with stunning views. For business events, for weddings, for unforgettable moments.
Practical information
Inside, a maximum of 300 diners can be seated, while 600 guests can be accommodated for a cocktail reception. Thanks to our flexibility, Africa Palace is ideally suited to galas, company occasions and weddings.
Africa Palace is perfectly suited for:
- Weddings and wedding receptions
- Receptions
- Corporate events and parties
- Networking events
- Symposia
- Product launches
- Workshops
- Galas
- Charity events
With its excellent location beside Brussels, Africa Palace is easily accessible by car, by public transport and by bike.
The free car park accommodates more than 280 cars, and bike storage is also available in the direct vicinity.
From the Palace of the Colonies to the Africa palace, with respect and recognition for history.
1897 - Building of Colonial Palace & first Congo exhibition
Leopold II commissioned the construction of the Palace of the Colonies in Tervuren to host the very first Congo exhibition, intended to strengthen Belgian interest in the Congo Free State.
1898 – Founding of the Musée du Congo On the site of the Palace of the Colonies, the first Musée du Congo opens — a combination of museum and scientific institution that supports colonial propaganda and documents Belgian colonial activities.
From the Palace of the Colonies to the Africa palace, with respect and recognition for history.
1910 - Opening of the neoclassical museum building
King Albert I inaugurated the present neoclassical building in Tervuren Park, specially designed for the fast-growing ethnographic and scientific collections.
From the Palace of the Colonies to the Africa palace, with respect and recognition for history.
1960 - Named Royal Museum for Central Africa
After Congolese independence, the institute received its present name: Royal Museum for Central Africa (also known as AfricaMuseum).
From the Palace of the Colonies to the Africa palace,with respect and recognition for history.
2018 - Reopening and renaming as Africa Palace
During the extensive renovation and reopening of the AfricaMuseum, the former 'Colonial Palace' was renamed Africa Palace, recognising the painful colonial associations and symbolising a new, inclusive visitor concept.
From the Palace of the Colonies to the Africa palace, with respect and recognition for history.
Corporate event
Prince Laurent is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his foundation in Africa Palace to finance a new project.
What makes this one wedding day extra special for us? The challenge of making these intimate gatherings fit into these historical rich and wide surroundings and blend everything as classful and seemless as it can.
Mariage
The outdoor garden wedding ceremony of Mitchell & Adriaan
What makes this one wedding day extra special for us? The challenge of making these intimate gatherings fit into these historical rich and wide surroundings and blend everything as classful and seemless as it can.
Corporate event
A corporate night to remember!
Experience the magic together with these atmospheric frames from this corporate event.
Mariage
The cinematic wedding story of Celine & Matthijs
Throwback to the wedding of Celine & Matthijs at our beloved Africa Palace. We feel instant happiness when we look back to this mystical day.