Reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring

23/02/2022

Aktuelles

18/06/2026

New fossil sheds light on the evolution of teeth in early whales

A newly discovered fossil from northern India reveals an important step in the evolution of the teeth of early cetaceans, the group of mammals that includes whales and dolphins. The fossil, named Kalakocetus aurorae, is around 48 million years old and was found in the Kalakot region of Kashmir.

Wissenschaft

21/05/2026

Warning about the risks of sea foam

On 10 May 2026, the Foam Alert Service that was developed by the Institute of Natural Sciences in 2020 indicated a high risk of dangerous foam formation along the Belgian and Dutch coasts. Alerts were subsequently issued to municipalities and surf clubs, and no incidents occurred.

Oldest baboons in Egypt reveal early trade routes to the south

Wissenschaft

15/04/2026

Oldest baboons in Egypt reveal early trade routes to the south

Wissenschaft

18/06/2026

New fossil sheds light on the evolution of teeth in early whales

Wissenschaft

21/05/2026

Warning about the risks of sea foam

Wissenschaft

15/04/2026

Oldest baboons in Egypt reveal early trade routes to the south

Museum

14/01/2026

Valentine's Day: our love for dinosaurs

Can you love someone you’ve never met? Screening of the documentary De dag dat het zonlicht niet meer scheen in the presence of filmmakers and palaeontologists on February 14th.

Experience an exceptional night with the dinosaurs!

Museum

22/12/2025

Experience an exceptional night with the dinosaurs!

After the success of the Halloween Night for children and Museum By Night for adults, we will once again open our doors for an extraordinary overnight experience!

Museum

21/10/2025

Heritage Challenge: vote for us!

Our project? The restoration of 21 paintings by Alphonse Mora (1891–1977), artist and shell collector, who immortalized underwater life and marine biodiversity in oil paint. Vote for us!