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Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles
On the Grand-Place, the Maison du Roi houses a museum devoted to Brussels and its memory in an iconic neo-Gothic building.
Grand-Place, 1000 Bruxelles
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Art, history, science, comics, architects’ houses and craftsmanship: museums to discover the many sides of Brussels.
A documented selection that does not claim to be exhaustive. Official links let you check the collections currently accessible, bookings and visiting arrangements.
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Palais du Coudenberg
Beneath the Royal Quarter, explore the rooms and passages of Charles V’s former palace, as well as rue Isabelle, which is now underground.
Place des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée BELvue
Discover Belgium and its history through seven social themes and a collection of objects, next to the Royal Palace.
Place des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée Old Masters
The Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts display paintings from the 15th to the 18th century, from the historic Low Countries to the French and Italian schools.
Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée Magritte
Discover the world of René Magritte through paintings, drawings, objects and archives in the heart of the Royal Quarter.
Place Royale 2, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée des Instruments de Musique (MIM)
In the former Old England department store, discover historic and modern instruments from around the world on a listening tour across four floors.
Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée Horta
Victor Horta’s house and studio reveal the architect’s art through their spaces, decoration and Art Nouveau details.
Rue Américaine 27, 1060 Saint-Gilles
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Musée des Sciences naturelles
Dinosaurs, biodiversity and human evolution form the main permanent displays at this science museum near the European Parliament.
Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée de la Bande Dessinée — Bruxelles
Explore the creation and history of Belgian comics in an Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta.
Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Bruxelles
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Autoworld
At the Cinquantenaire, the history of the car unfolds through classic vehicles and a programme of temporary exhibitions.
Parc du Cinquantenaire 11, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée Art & Histoire
At the Cinquantenaire, discover collections from different periods and cultures, from Brussels tapestries and altarpieces to the arts of Asia and the Americas.
Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire militaire
From weapons and armour to the Aviation Hall, the galleries at the Cinquantenaire explore military history and aviation.
Parc du Cinquantenaire 3, 1000 Bruxelles
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Train World
In Schaerbeek station and its museum halls, SNCB tells the story of the past, present and future of Belgian railways.
Place Princesse Élisabeth 5, 1030 Schaerbeek
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KBR museum
The manuscripts from the library of the Dukes of Burgundy offer a window onto the Middle Ages, manuscript illumination and bookmaking.
Mont des Arts 28, 1000 Bruxelles
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Maison de l'histoire européenne
In Parc Léopold, objects, documents and films invite you to understand European history and reflect on democracy.
Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Bruxelles
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Frietmuseum Brussels — Musée de la Frite
Near Manneken-Pis, the museum explores the potato, the stories surrounding Belgian fries and the traditions of the chip shop.
Rue de l'Étuve 26–28, 1000 Bruxelles
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Choco-Story Brussels
A visitor route devoted to cocoa and Belgian chocolate, including a demonstration of traditional praline making.
Rue de l'Étuve 41, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée des Égouts
At the Porte d’Anderlecht, discover what happens behind the scenes in the sewer network and the underground presence of the Senne.
Porte d'Anderlecht, 1000 Bruxelles
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Musée Mode & Dentelle
Through themed exhibitions and the Chambre des Dentelles, the museum tells the story of clothing, design and textile craftsmanship.
Rue de la Violette 12, 1000 Bruxelles
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Design Museum Brussels
Near the Atomium, discover the history of design, plastic objects and Belgian design through collections and exhibitions.
Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles
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La Fonderie — Musée bruxellois des industries et du travail
The Made in Brussels exhibition tells the story of the metal, wood, textile and food industries, as well as work and techniques.
Rue Ransfort 27, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
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GardeRobe MannekenPis
A few streets from the fountain, discover the costumes of Brussels’ most famous little character and a very lively tradition.
Rue du Chêne 19, 1000 Bruxelles
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Porte de Hal
The last major remnant of Brussels’ second city wall preserves medieval rooms and collections devoted to the history of the fortifications.
Boulevard du Midi 150, 1000 Bruxelles
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Maison Hannon
An Art Nouveau house in Saint-Gilles, to discover through its architecture, decoration and cultural programme.
Avenue de la Jonction 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles
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Maison Autrique
Designed by Victor Horta in 1893, this house in Schaerbeek sheds light on the beginnings of Art Nouveau and life in Brussels homes.
Chaussée de Haecht 266, 1030 Schaerbeek
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