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BRUSSELS CARD
Booking :
- Bruxelles International / Brussel International -
Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles Grand-Place,
1000 BRUXELLES - Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 89 40
THE BRUSSELS CARD gives free access to 30 museums and to public transportation in the Brussels Capital Region for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The card also grants a price discount in cultural institutes, restaurants, bars, shops and fashion boutiques in Brussels. Among them, the brand-new Magritte Museum and the House at the Rue Esseghem in Jette, where the artist lived from 1930 to 1954 and where he made his most famous works.
La Fleur en Papier doré is another mythical surrealist place. This typical Brussels Café had Magritte among its regular customers. The Brussels Card grants you a 25% discount on a large choice of beers.
- All year round 2010
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This cultural pass simplifies the life of the tourist and gives Brussels the image of a dynamic and accessible metropolis. All this for a very good price of € 24,- for the 24h card, € 34,- for the 48h card and € 40,- for the 72h card.
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ARTS CENTRE OF THE FRENCH COMMUNITY - LE BOTANIQUE (SAINT-JOSSE-TEN-NOODE) It was built between 1826 and 1829. It has a neoclassical style combined with modernistic iron and glass constructions. It was designed for the "Société Royale d'Horticulture" to protect its collection of exotic plants. The Cultural Centre of the French-speaking Community is housed there since 1994.
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ATOMIUM (LAEKEN)The Atomium, a mythical building from the 58 world expo, is shining brightly. You can discover several exhibitions in the spheres, during an original trail. You will also be able to enjoy the exceptional view on the city of Brussels. One sphere is designed by Alicia Framis and is reserved for children and schools: it is destined to the organisation of urban educational workshops and can accommodate school groups for "city classes". Animations, film screenings, a boutique and a restaurant at the top complete your visit to one of the most terrific buildings from the 50s. |
AUTOWORLD BRUSSELS : INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CENTRE (BRUXELLES)Autoworld, the most impressive collection of oldtimers in the world, which oficially opened its doors at the Palais Mondial in October 1986, situated in a very beautiful and luxurious building, which invites you to stroll through the history of the automobile from 1886 until the seventies. The majority of oldtimers belong to the Mahy collection of Ghent, the most important in the world (950 vehicles). Superb exhibits, selected from the De Pauw collection complete the exhibition. Both Belgian and foreign cars are displayed. Moreover, temporary exhibitions are being held at the Palais Mondial on a regular base. |
BELGIAN CENTRE FOR COMIC STRIP ART - CBBD (BRUXELLES)This is the Kingdom of the Smurfs, Tintin, Lucky Luke, Spirou, Gaston Lagaffe, Spike and Suzy and plenty of other paper heroes! One of the major Brussels tourist attractions and a superb example of Art Nouveau architecture, the Belgian Comic Strip Center brings together everything related to the comic strip, from its prestigious beginnings to its most recent developments, over an area of more than 4,000 m²: permanent and temporary exhibitions, library, documentation centre, bookshop, bar... |
BELvue MUSEUM (BRUXELLES)At the BELvue Museum, visitors discover the major historical periods of our country by means of numerous historical documents. Three reading levels enable you to pass from the general context to the evocation of the most remarkable facts, via a number of starting points to better understand today's Belgium, such as the fight for universal suffrage, the world wars, and the "The Question Royale", the golden sixties or the recent state reforms.
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BIBLIOTHECA WITTOCKIANA - MUSEUM OF BOOKBINDING AND BOOK ARTS (WOLUWE-SAINT-PIERRE)The Bibliotheca Wittockiana houses one of the most beautiful and prestigious binding collections in the world. Created by a passionate booklover, it is the only institution of its kind in Belgium and abroad. The permanent exhibition, which can only be visited by appointment, includes more than 3000 art bindings from 16th to the 21st century. The Wittockiano organises about four temporary exhibitions a year on bookbinding and book arts. The documentation library and the reading hall are accessible to the public. Permanent exhibition on rattles. |
BOZAR - PALACE OF FINE ARTS (BRUXELLES)An Art Deco masterpiece by Victor Horta, the Centre of Fine Arts is one of the jewels of Belgium's cultural and architectural heritage. Following intensive renovation and restoration work, the Centre has now re-opened its original spaces consisting of a network of exhibition rooms, theatre halls and the Henry Le Bœuf hall, a concert hall seating 2 200, to which have been added new multimedia rooms.
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BRUSSELS CITY TOURS (BRUXELLES)Since the summer of 2000, the blue double-decker buses are all over Brussels. 14 bus stops allow you to get on or off the bus whenever you like at the price of one single journey. A commented city tour of 90 minutes in 6 languages. Large radius: the Art Nouveau area of the Ixelles ponds and the Heysel are included. |
BRUXELLES EN SCENE (BRUSSELS ON STAGE) (BRUXELLES)Just like Alice in Wonderland, the visitor is plunged into an imaginary world where everything has been designed to evoke emotions, to stimulate one's desire to see, hear and know. BRUSSELS ON STAGE is an exhibit-performance that invites the visitor to discover and rediscover a capital city many times over. Under the Galerie de la Reine in a surprising subterranean passage, the visitor will develop a taste for Brussels' myths before experiencing them in the real city. |
CHARLIER MUSEUM (SAINT-JOSSE-TEN-NOODE)In 1890 both buildings have been converted into one by Victor Horta. Listed building.
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CINQUANTENAIRE MUSEUM - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES)Travel through an unusual world. Set in the heart of the Cinquantenaire Park, you will find the Cinquantenaire Museum, part of the Royal Museums of Art and History, which offers a rich and varied view of history to the public. The Antiquity collection evokes ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. The Art Industries retrace the major artistic trends that were developed in Europe from the 10th century to the present day. Tapestries, altarpieces, lace, silver and porcelain display the splendour of the European culture. The non-European collections range from Micronesia and Polynesia to India, South-East Asia, China and Precolumbian America. Our National Archaeology department covers artifacts from prehistoric times to the Merovingian period. |
COUDENBERG - FORMER PALACE OF BRUSSELS (BRUXELLES)An underground trail to discover the remains of King Charles the Fifth's palace.
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JEWISH MUSEUM OF BELGIUM (BRUXELLES)19th century residence. |
LACE AND COSTUME MUSEUM (BRUXELLES)Inside a charming 17th century house, a museum that must be discovered. Superb textile collections. Lace, costume, embroidery, accessories from the 17th to the 20th century. Rotating exhibitions showing various aspects of the collections. New exposition theme open once a year. |
MAGRITTE MUSEUM (BRUXELLES)On 27 May 2008, the Royal Museums for Fine Arts of Belgium, the Magritte Foundation, the Régie des Bâtiments and SUEZ started the works of the Magritte Museum, dedicated to a major European painter. In the building of the Royal Museums for Fine Arts of Belgium, visitors will be able to discover, on 2500 m², the world largest collection of René Magritte's works.
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MEDICINE MUSEUM (ANDERLECHT)Across seven rooms and with over 1500 pieces, the museum offers a trail on the history of medicine from the Antiquity to today. There are five theme rooms: in the first three you will learn more about pre-Colombian, African and Egyptian medicine. The fourth room presents the evolution of surgery and in the last room you can admire a unique collection of wax anatomical models. |
MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE - THE LODGE (IXELLES)The museum is situated in a former Masonic lodge, property of architect Fernand Bodson (1934). The museum allows the Archives of Modern Architecture (AMA) to present its collections (drawings, pictures, scale models, furniture). Themed exhibitions offer the visitor a general view of the architectural creation of the 20th century in Belgium. |
MUSEUM OF BELGIAN BREWERS (BRUXELLES)The Museum of Belgian Brewers is dedicated to the rich tradition of Belgian beer. You will find material of an old traditional brewery from the 18th century: tubs, boiling kettles, jugs... |
MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE (BRUXELLES)Terrestrial minerals, mollusks, shellfish, insects ...this is just a sample of what you can admire in the Museum's permanent rooms. |
MUSEUM OF SPONTANEOUS ART (SCHAERBEEK)The Museum of Spontaneous Arts gathers different forms of artistic expression going from naive to primitive art.
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MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF BRUSSELS - HOUSE OF THE KING (BRUXELLES)19th century reconstruction of the building constructed during the reign of Charles V at the beginning of the 16th century. |
MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF BELGIUM (BRUXELLES)The museum of the National Bank proposes a unique presentation about money: its history, its role in the economy, its different forms, its forgeries, its future, its cultural and international dimensions, etc. Money is a priviliged witness of our time, its conflicts and economical crises, its periods of peace and prosperity. The National Bank tells the history of money, from here and elsewhere, from yesterday to today. The money we hold in our hands, the money we don't see, stone and salt, metal or paper, bank money or electronic money. By means of an interactive and dynamic presentation you can discover everything about money and leave on a fascinating gtrip throughout the historic rooms of the National Bank. |
MUSEUMS OF THE FAR EAST - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (LAEKEN)Among the most peculiar architectural realizations of Leopold II are the Chinese pavilion and the Japanese tower. Open throughout the year, the Chinese pavilion contains a large collection of Chinese porcelain made for export whereas the Japanese tower offers an exceptional setting for temporary exhibitions on Japan. Both the collections and the buildings illustrate the history of the intriguing contracts between East and West. The Museum for Japanese art presents rich Japanese collections from the Royal Museums for Art and History. |
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM - MIM - OLD ENGLAND - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES)Sinds de opening van de luxueuze Old England winkels aan het einde van de 19de eeuw, verwierven ze een sterke reputatie dankzij hun aparte gebouw. Terwijl de ingang een Art Nouveaustempel draagt, past de rest van het gebouw perfect binnen het neoklassieke geheel van het Koningsplein. Sinds juni 2000 is het MIM gehuisvest in dit architecturaal juweeltje. Voor de buitengewone collecties van het museum springen in het oog. Wanneer u het museum binnenkomt, vertrekt u meteen op een wereldreis doorheen de muziek, met meer dan 1150 meesterstukken.
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NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF BELGIUM (MEISE)The 92 acres park contains the historic Castle of Bouchout, with its square 14th century tower. The castle houses an exhibition room and the conference rooms of the National Botanic Garden. The Park, with its age-old trees, ponds and broad lawns, offers numerous walks. The National Botanic Garden owns one of the largest collections and the Plant Palace. Endless promenade walks lead you through exquisite open-air collections of medicinal plants, herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, and conifers. Another world is revealed in the Plant Palace, an enormous glasshouse covering 2,5 acres with more than 10,000 plant species, an ideal location to introduce you to unusual tropical and subtropical plants from America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. |
NATIONAL HOLY HEART BASILICA - BASILICA OF KOEKELBERG - MUSEUM FOR RELIGIOUS ART (KOEKELBERG)The National Basilica of Koekelberg: a masterpiece of architecture (20th c.) at a stone's throw from the city centre. The fifth biggest church in the world. Wish of King Leopold II, realized under King Albert I. Works of art: a fine collection of marbles, bronzes, stained-glass windows... Continuous exhibition: "The History of the Basilica". Large walking area at a height of 53 m, partially accessible by elevator. Exceptional panorama: "Brussels at your feet". Magnificient view of Doel, Antwerp, Mechelen, Ronquières... |
PORTE DE HAL - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES)Very well preserved six hundred year old neogothic building. It is the only preserved gate from the Brussels medieval surrounding wall. This is due to the fact that it served as prison during the demolition of the walls in the 18th century. In 1869, the architect Beyaert made some alterations that changed the primitive appearance of the building. Some of its rooms are quite impressive indeed. |
PUBLIC AQUARIUM OF BRUSSELS - AQUARIST CENTRE (KOEKELBERG)A public aquarium in the heart of Brussels on 1200 m²! An extraordinary journey for young and old in the aquatic environments of all continents. In discovery of fish, amphibians and invertebrates by means of 48 aquariums and aquaterrariums. The famous clown fishes and their anemone, poison-arrow and other frogs show you their best to offer you an unforgettable water show. From the North Sea to the oceans and the big African lakes, the mangroves, the Amazon, Asia... you'll have a window on nature. Certain species that are threatened with extinction or that are already extinct in their natural environment can be found in our basins, where they reproduce. Observe, understand, learn to respect nature and to be responsible. |
RENÉ MAGRITTE MUSEUM (JETTE)Museum set up in the house where the famous Belgian painter lived and worked for a period of 24 years. Apart from the furnished apartment and the workshop in the garden, a number of original works are exhibited, together with some hundred personal objects and documents. 19 rooms are accessible to the public. The house of Magritte was the headquarters of the Belgian surrealists and the place where the artists realised half of his artistic production. |
ROYAL MONNAIE THEATRE (BRUXELLES)A visit to the Monnaie offers you a unique occasion to discover the rich opera world, to deepen your knowledge on the history and architecture of this theatre, and to uncover the secrets of an opera production. |
ROYAL MUSEUM OF CENTRAL AFRICA (TERVUREN)If you would like to dive into an African atmosphere, you are at the right place in the Museum for Central Africa of Tervuren, inside a beautiful park. The African Continent in all its aspects. You'll notice its rich culture thanks to a unique collection of statues, masks, general objects and musical instruments. Those of you with scientific interest can go to the halls of history, archaeology, economy, geology, agriculture and also zoology. Also not to be missed are the temporary exhibitions and the different workshops and active tours for children and youth. |
ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS : MUSEUM OF ANCIENT ART (BRUXELLES)The Museum of Ancient Art has got a vast collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the 15th until 18th century. Built up around a core of revolutionary captures and deposits of the French state, this collection was constantly enriched by the acquisitions, but also by gifts and legacies of numerous patrons. The paintings of the Ancients of the southern Netherlands make up an essential part of this collection (Rogier van der Weyden, Petrus Christus, Dirk Bouts, Hans Memling, Jérôme Bosch, Bruegel, Pierre-Paul Rubens, Jacob Jordaens, Antoine van Dyck).
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ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS : MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (BRUXELLES)This department conserves works from the late 18th century to the Contemporary period: paintings, sculptures and drawings. It is the logical continuation of an artistic evolution beginning in the Museum of Ancient Art.
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SCIENTASTIC MUSEUM (BRUXELLES)Just 2 minutes away from the Grand'Place, you can experience the fascinating world of science. Using light, sound, smell and touch, discover more than 90 surprising and exciting hands-on exhibits. Sit down like a fakir, fly like a bird, take a picture of yourself in an impossible box... Fantastic Scientastic. Playing with ordinary, everyday tools, you will witness 1001 astonishing effects. Prepare to be amazed. |
TOY MUSEUM (BRUXELLES)Large luxurious house from 1900.
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WELLINGTON MUSEUM (WATERLOO)Waterloo has always been a strategic place because of its location: at the edge of the Soignes Forest, at the gates of Brussels. In the centre of the village you can find the Wellington Museum, a former 18th century coaching inn (listed building) which served as Headquarter for the Duke of Wellington, commander of the allied forces on 17 and 18 June 1815. In an educational way, by means of etches, weapons, documents and illuminated plans, the museum retraces the European political context before and after the battle. You can also follow the different stages of the battle, and in the multimedia room you will learn how the name Waterloo has spread across the world. A multilingual tape guide is available for individuals: the 40 minutes commentary explains the battle in a clear way. |
WIELS - CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (FOREST)Wiels, the remarkable corner building of the old brewery Wielemans-Ceuppens that was built by the modernist architect Adrien Blomme, houses the centre for contemporary art. |
CONSEIL BRUXELLOIS DES MUSÉES ASBL (BRUXELLES)
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