Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can follow a 1.7 km designated route in the Arboretum, or head out by yourself on one of the numerous walking paths. Or, walk in the woods that surround the park.

Cycling is permitted on the cycle paths dotted around the Open-Air Museum, following the cycle junctions. Be sure to give Cycling Through Water a go! Cycling is not permitted in the central section of Bokrijk, the Open-Air Museum or the arboretum.

‘The Sixties’ museum section is open and has the same opening times as the Open-Air Museum.

The public toilets located at both car parks and the toilets in the Open-Air Museum itself are open to visitors, walkers and cyclists. They have contactless taps and soap dispensers, and are cleaned regularly.

The open-air playground is open every day free of charge, from dawn until dusk. There is a single entrance and exit, by the Fragrance & Colour Garden.  There is no need to reserve a ticket to visit the playground.  However, before you head to the playground it is advisable to check the Busy Barometer. 

Dogs on leads are always welcome at Bokrijk. We have a dog park where dogs can run free, located to the right of the Info Centre. Dogs on leads are also welcome in the open-air museum, except except in the animal yard* of museum farm The Dove House (no.10), 'The sixties' and the toddler village in the playground.

*This is because other animals live here. We not only want to keep it peaceful for them, but we also want to keep visitors and animals safe at all times.

The Open-Air Museum is open from 5 April 2025 to 2 November 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. We are closed on Mondays, except for those falling in the Belgian school holidays and on public holidays.

Tickets do not need to be reserved, although tickets bought in advance are cheaper and more practical.

You can park your motorhome during opening hours (Open-Air Museum and playground). Overnighting is not permitted.  A number of campsites are located close to Bokrijk. One option: Sint-Jan Baptist Square, 3600 Genk (Boxberg); by the church, about 3km from Bokrijk.

The Info Centre is open Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs. In July & August and on Sundays, public holidays and long weekends, the Info Centre is open from 09:30 to17:30hrs.

You can also get in touch with us by phone during opening hours on +32 (0)11 26 53 00 or by email at infobokrijk@limburg.be.

No, reservations cannot be made for Cycling Through Water. 

Yes, you can reserve a wheelchair during opening hours from the Info Centre, on telephone number 011 26 53 00.  

We have a limited number of wheelchairs available, so therefore highly recommend reserving one in advance.

The museum shop is open and has the same opening times as the Open-Air Museum. The Bokrijk items available in our shop can also be purchased online.   

• Bartizan
• Info Centre
• Sint-Gummarus
• In den Dolfijn
• De Kleinaert
• Museum bakery shop
• Museum shop
• Oevel & Mol-Sluis workshop barn
• Playground sweet shop 
• Playground chip shop

Payconiq:

• Playground mini cars
• Playground adventure golf

There is no cash machine at Bokrijk. You can, however, pay with Bancontact in the Info Centre and at the museum tills, but only for tickets and memberships (so no cashback is available). You can also pay with Bancontact at various other park locations. 

• The Info Centre: Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Sodexo sport & culture cheques, Edenred sport & culture cheques and cash
• Tills: Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Sodexo sport & culture cheques (paper version only), Edenred sport & culture cheques (paper version only) and cash
• Museum bakery shop: Bancontact and cash
• Museum shop: Bancontact, Visa and Mastercard and cash
• Sint-Gummarus: Bancontact, Maestro, Visa and cash
• In den Dolfijn: Bancontact and cash
• De Kleinaert: Bancontact and cash
• Oevel & Wortel workshop barns: Bancontact
• Bartizan: Bancontact, Mastercard and cash
• Playground chip shop: Bancontact and cash
• Playground sweet shop: Bancontact and cash
• Playground mini cars and adventure golf: Payconiq and cash

Lost property is safeguarded at the Domain Police Office. This is located to the rear of the Bokrijk Info Centre (Car Park 1). Lost property can be collected any day, between 10:00 and 18:00 hrs.

The Domain Police Office can be contacted on +32 (0)11 26 53 20.

• For general queries please send an email to: infobokrijk@limburg.be
• For queries relating to online ticket reservations, please send an email to: infobokrijk@limburg.be
• For complaints, please send an email to: stephanie.vandenbosch@limburg.be

You can purchase a Bokrijk discount card that guarantees low-cost parking.

5 session parking pass: € 10 (valid for 1 year)

Yes, we offer free access to the bridal couple, the communicant, accompanying parent(s), other children on the photo and the photographer. 

The fish ponds are open from 1 April to 31 October, during standard opening hours. 

Yes, at Car Parks 1 & 2. However, these are not kept under surveillance. There are also charging stations for e-bikes.