Jardin de Plantes – Botanical gardens and observatory. Take the metro to Porte de Douai. Good for families.

Modern Art Museum - Villeneuve d'Ascq - Open every day except Tues and bank holidays from 10.00am to 6.00pm

Fine Arts Museum - Tourcoing - Open every day except Tuesday and some bank holidays from 1.30pm to 6.00pm

The Gin Distillery - Wambrechies - Guided visits of the 19th working museum http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/visit/visit-lille-wamb-distillery.htm