BRUSSELS CARD

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Bruxelles International / Brussel International -
Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles Grand-Place,
1000 BRUXELLES

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THE BRUSSELS CARD give free access to some 25 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. 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 € 20,- for the 24h card, € 28,- for the 48h card and € 33,- for the 72h card.

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ATOMIUM (LAEKEN) © Marie-Françoise Plissart/asbl Atomium 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. Address: Square de l'Atomium 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 475 47 71-72 know more...

AUTOWORLD BRUSSELS : INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CENTRE (BRUXELLES) © OPT / JP Remy 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. Address: Palais Mondial de l'Automobile Parc du Cinquantenaire 11 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 736 41 65 know more...

BELGIAN CENTRE FOR COMIC STRIP ART - CBBD (BRUXELLES) © Karina Nestler 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 Centre for Comic Strip Art 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 square metres: permanent and temporary exhibitions, library, documentation centre, bookshop, bar… Espace Hergé, around a giant representation of the façade of the castle of Moulinsart with enlargements, scale-models and numerous interactive items to get to know Hergé's work better. Address: Rue des Sables 20 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 219 19 80 know more...

BELvue MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © Musée BELvue 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. The different exhibition rooms form one continuous trail and also show the reign of each king through a series of works and portraits which characterize the sovereigns' personalities and the royal family's image with the general public. Address: Place des Palais 7 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 70 22 04 92 know more...

BOZAR - PALACE OF FINE ARTS (BRUXELLES) © Palais des Beaux-Arts 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. The Brussels Centre for Fine Arts is also an arts centre simmering with international cultural and artistic activities: more than 250 annual chamber music and symphony orchestra concerts; around twenty exhibitions; with contemporary theatre and dance, writers and film-makers… even a restaurant-œuvre d'art (or an œuvre d'art-restaurant) will guarantee you hours of pleasure! Address: Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 507 84 44 know more...

BRUSSELS CITY TOURS (BRUXELLES) © OPT / Mohamed Samahi 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. Address: Rue du Marché aux Herbes 82 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 77 44 know more...

BRUXELLES EN SCENE (BRUSSELS ON STAGE) (BRUXELLES) © BES 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. Address: Galerie de la Reine 17 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 512 57 45 know more...

CINQUANTENAIRE MUSEUM - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES) © kmkg-mrah 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 evoke 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 artefacts from prehistoric times to the Merovingian period. Address: Parc du Cinquantenaire 10 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 741 72 11 know more...

D*TOURS: SYNCHRONIZED AUDIO WALKS (BRUXELLES) © D*TOURS sprl Imagine… You have an appointment at a precise address in the city... On your ears, headphones connected to a mp3 player. Press play, you are invited to follow a voice… to enter the rhythm of its footsteps… and off you go. You plunge into a sound universe between reality and fiction, a movie with the city as its setting. The magic of this concept lies in the synchronisation of what you really see: the neighbourhood… and what you hear: comments, interviews, urban sounds, music, movie sounds… Like a movie, but better. You just have to press "play". Address: Grand-Place - Marolles - Sainte-Cathérine 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 345 09 59 know more...

JEWISH MUSEUM OF BELGIUM (BRUXELLES) © MJB-JMB 19th century residence. Judaism: documents and ritual objects from the 16th century to the present day. Jewish life in Belgium and abroad: documents, objects (e.g. modells) and pictures since from the earliest times to the present day. Shoah: documents and objects on the anti-semitic persecution. Jewish art: Wiener, Samuel, Schirren, Nussbaum, De Goeye, Siniawer, Lewy, Mandelbaum. Exhibition of contemporary Jewish artists: Erydman, Kaliski, Feldman... Address: Rue de Minimes 21 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 512 19 63 know more...

LACE AND COSTUME MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © M. Detiffe - Arch. A2RC - Arch. int. : A. Derasse - Sixtine 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. Address: Rue de la Violette 12 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 213 44 50 know more...

MEDICINE MUSEUM (ANDERLECHT) © Musée de la Médecine 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. Address: Campus hospitalo-universitaire d'Anderlecht Route de Lennik 808 1070 ANDERLECHT Tel.:+32 (0) 2 555 34 31 know more...

MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE - THE LODGE (IXELLES) © AAM. Photographie C. Reculez 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. Address: Rue de l'Ermitage 86 1050 IXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 649 86 65 know more...

MUSEUM OF BELGIAN BREWERS (BRUXELLES) © Brasseurs Belges Material of an ancient traditional brewery from the XVIIIth century: tubs, boiling kettles, jugs, … Tubs decorated with ancient engravings and stone or porcelain tankards. Rooms dedicated to the leading technologies in beer brewing. Address: BRASSEURS BELGES c/o Musée - Maison des Brasseurs Grand-Place 10 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 511 49 87 know more...

MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE (BRUXELLES) © Muséum des Sciences naturelles, Bruxelles Terrestrial minerals, molluscs, shellfish, insects, …this is just a sample of what you can admire in the Museum's permanent rooms. Discover the Dinosaur Gallery! This gallery is the largest dinosaur exhibition of Europe. You will see a fascinating Tyrannosaur, a Triceratops, a Diplodocus, a Stegosaurier or an Olorotitan. But the true stars of the Dinosaur Gallery are still the original Bernissart iguanodon fossils, our national pride! Multimedia animations bringt the skeletons back to life. This will send shivers down your spine! Ready for the adventure? Let yourself be surprised and follow the trail of the dinosaurs... Address: Rue Vautier 29 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 627 42 38 know more...

MUSEUM OF SPONTANEOUS ART (SCHAERBEEK) © Musée d'Art Spontané The Museum of Spontaneous Arts gathers different forms of artistic expression going from naive to primitive art. The Museum of Spontaneous arts welcomes you in the rooms of an old publishing house and shows you the spontaneous arts in all their diversity. The artists, often self-taught abandon all academics and paint and sculpt without prejudice or restraint; the worth of the works of these contemporary primitives follows from their authentic personal character. Address: Rue de la Constitution 27 1030 SCHAERBEEK Tel.:+32 (0) 2 426 84 04 know more...

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF BRUSSELS - HOUSE OF THE KING (BRUXELLES) © Musées de la Ville de Bruxelles 19th century reconstruction of the building that was constructed during the reign of Charles V at the beginning of the 16th century. Listed monument in flamboyant gothic style. Visual and decorative arts from Brussels: paintings, altarpieces, tapestry, sculptures, porcelain, earthenware, silverware, tin. Urban development: plans, scale models, evocation of communication problems, green areas, the port of Brussels, the principal monuments, the great urban creations. History of the people of Brussels: local political institutions, the role of Brussels as capital city, economical, social, religious, cultural and folkloristic history (e.g. wardrobe of Manneken-Pis). Address: Grand Place 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 279 43 50 know more...

MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF BELGIUM (BRUXELLES) © Musée de la Banque Nationale de Belgique 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. Address: Rue du Bois Sauvage 10 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 221 22 06 know more...

MUSEUM OF THE 18th CENTURY IN THE PALACE OF CHARLES OF LORRAINE (BRUXELLES) © KBR The museum of the 18th century is located in the palace of Charles of Lorraine, governor general of the Austrian Netherlands from 1744 to 1780. The museum charts the 18th century intellectual life. Each of the 5 salons evokes a particular aspect: Charles of Lorraine's life, science, travelling, leisure, freemasonry, music and the art of table-setting. The exhibited works come from the collections of the Royal Library and the Royal Museums of Art and History (RMAH). Address: Place du Musée 1 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 519 53 11 know more...

MUSEUMS OF THE FAR EAST - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (LAEKEN) © Karina Nestler 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. Address: Avenue Van Praet 44 1020 LAEKEN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 268 16 08 know more...

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM - MIM - OLD ENGLAND - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES) © OPT-Ricardo de la Riva From the time the luxurious Old England shops opened, at the end of the 19th century, they acquired a strong reputation thanks to their very particular building. While the entrance is Art Nouveau, the rest of the building is in perfect harmony with the neoclassical whole of the Place Royale. The MIM chose this architectural gem in June 2000 to be housed in. The museum's extraordinary collections in particular stand out. When you enter the museum, you embark on a world journey through music, with more than 1,150 masterpieces. The MIM is a place were you can live...with music. Thanks to headphones, visitors can listen to the sounds of the instruments on display. Address: Rue Montagne de la Cour 2 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 545 01 30 know more...

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF BELGIUM (MEISE) © Jardin Botanique National de Belgique - Nationale Plantentuin van Belgie 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. Address: Domein van Bouchout Nieuwelaan 38 1860 MEISE Tel.:+32 (0) 2 260 09 70 know more...

OLD PALACE OF BRUSSELS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE AND MUSEUM OF THE COUDENBERG (BRUXELLES) © Bastin & Evrard The Palace of Brussels built on the Coudenberg hill from the 12th century and was subsequently rebuilt, extended and improved in line with the increased prestige of the Dukes of Brabant, then the Dukes of Burgundy, the Emperor Charles the Fifth and finally the Archdukes Albert and Isabel. The Palace was for several centuries the centre of power. Distinguished visitors from all over Europe were attracted by the beauty of the buildings, the gardens and the richness of the Palace's artistic collection. This prestigious monument was unfortunately destroyed by a huge fire in 1731 and disappeared when the district was redeveloped after 1775. A fascinating walk beneath the place Royale gives you the opportunity to discover the remains of this illustrious palace. Address: Place des Palais 7 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 70 22 04 92 know more...

ROYAL MONNAIE THEATRE (BRUXELLES) © La Monnaie 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. Address: Place de la Monnaie 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 229 12 00 know more...

ROYAL MUSEUM OF CENTRAL AFRICA (TERVUREN) If you would like to dive into an African atmosphere, you are at the right place in the African Museum 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. Address: Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080 TERVUREN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 769 52 11 know more...

ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS : MUSEUM OF ANCIENT ART (BRUXELLES) © Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Bruxelles / Grafish Buro 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). Address: Rue de la Régence 3 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 508 32 11 know more...

ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS : MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (BRUXELLES) © Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique / Pelegrie Designed by the architecture Roger Bastin, inaugurated in 1984: underground architecture articulated around a light shaft and a groundless building in front of the Place Royale. In a fine architectural complex housed beneath the museum plaza, it presents a wide collection of Belgian and foreign works of the 20th century from Fauvism till nowadays. Magritte, Delvaux, Ensor. Address: Rue de la Régence 3 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 508 32 11 know more...

ROYAL TOONE VII THEATRE (BRUXELLES) © Toone Here, one will find puppets from "the Marcel Wolfers Collection" together with puppets from the theatre, and from around the world. Included in this collection are posters, popular plays and furniture. Throughout the year you can watch traditional puppet shows in the museum's little theatre. Address: Impasse Schuddeveld 6 Petite Rue des Bouchers 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 217 04 64 know more...

SCIENTASTIC MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © Scientastic Museum Baudoin Hubert 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. Address: Station Pré-Métro Bourse (Sous-sol -1) Boulevard Anspach 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 732 13 36 know more...

TOY MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © Musée du Jouet Large luxurious house from 1900. Museum in perpetual motion (thematic exhibitions every 3 months, collections' turnaround). Toys in all its forms, from 1830 to nowadays. Large table with old trains. Diverse "press-the-button" windows. Numerous games and toys to handle. Perfect for families. Visitors can also attend demonstrations of mechanical toys. Address: Rue de l'Association 24 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 219 61 68 know more...

WELLINGTON MUSEUM (WATERLOO) © Edit. Thill, S.A., Bruxelles 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. Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 147 1410 WATERLOO Tel.:+32 (0) 2 357 28 60 know more...