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Jul 22, 2025 - Jul 23, 2025
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Legacy of Knowledge at Mundaneum

The Mundaneum, established in the early 20th century, serves as a testament to the vision of Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine in compiling the world's knowledge.

Originally founded in Brussels, it evolved into a pivotal international documentation center, known for the Universal Decimal Classification system. Today, it resides in Mons, designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2015, showcasing original exhibitions exploring themes of peace, citizenship, and democracy.

Unforgettable Highlights

🗂️ Interactive Exhibits: Engage with diverse themes that bridge historical knowledge and modern perspectives.

📅 Thematic Activities: Participate in conferences and colloquiums that deepen understanding of exhibition topics.

📚 Archival Collections: Discover vast collections illustrating the heritage of data management and knowledge preservation.

Accessibility: Entry is free, making it suitable for tourists, families, and historians interested in the evolution of information.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Mundaneum

Early 20th Century Vision

Founded by Otlet and La Fontaine to create a system for universal knowledge sharing.

Universal Decimal Classification

A classification system developed to organize knowledge worldwide, influencing data management.

Precursor to the Internet

Identified as a forerunner in concepts of data collection, paralleling modern internet principles.

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rue de Nimy 76

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