BELvue Museum
Located in the heart of Brussels, next to the Royal Palace, the BELvue museum let you discover today’s Belgium and its history through seven themes: democracy, prosperity, solidarity, pluralism, migration, language and Europe.
Have a look at the gallery too: there are more than 200 Belgian objects to view, each one forming a tangible memory of Belgium.
Do you want to discover the museum as a family? Yes, you can!
There are several play tours for children aged 3 to 12 (€1/child).
Simply ask at the reception desk.
Discover also from 4/06/2025 until 5/01/2026 the exhibition ART DECO.
The style of a society in the throes of change.

- Monday : Closed
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- T. +32 2 500 45 54
- Place des Palais 7 Paleizenplein - 1000 Brussels
- www.belvue.be
- info@belvue.be

The BELvue is a museum about our flat country, but not just that! It's also a centre for democracy, with a host of permanent and temporary events. And over 200 objects from Belgium's past and present. Experience a 100% belgian day out when you go with the sncb.
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Experience this heritage escapade by train at a democratic price: buy your tickets for the BELvue and get a 50% discount with the discovery ticket!
Buy your e-ticket at https://www.belvue.be/ and add a free discovery ticket voucher to your shopping basket.
Look for the discovery ticket code on your BELvue e-ticket: it's a 16-character code.
Order your discovery ticket here.
Print out your discovery ticket or show the pdf on your smartphone screen when you check in on the train.
Enjoy your journey to BELvue!
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Opening times
01/09/2021 - 31/08/2026: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday: from 09:30 to 17:00 * saturday and sunday: from 10:30 to 18:00
LE MUSÉE BELVUE QUI S’EXPORTE CHEZ VOUS. "BELvue sur roulettes" se compose de quatre valises remplies d’objets historiques et contemporains sur lesquelles on peut travailler en groupe. Chaque objet sert de point de départ à une conversation, évoque des souvenirs, crée de l’inspiration et rassemble les gens autour de différentes histoires. L’objectif des valises est de créer du lien entre les participant·es en écoutant, en partageant, en apprenant les un·es des autres… Chaque valise a été développée selon une thématique spécifique et pour un groupe cible particulier : • « Plutôt vintage, moderne ou rétro ? » : une valise au contenu intergénérationnel qui vise à favoriser les échanges entre les seniors et les jeunes hors du cadre scolaire. Cette valise s’adresse aux personnes âgées de 7 à 99 ans, aux familles, aux maisons de repos, de quartiers et de jeunes, aux mouvements de jeunesse, … • « La Belgique pour les débutant·es » : une valise qui est le point de départ idéal pour faire découvrir aux novices quelques objets de prédilection, typiques ou inventés par des Belges. Cette valise est destinée aux personnes qui apprennent le français (FLE, DASPA) ou le néerlandais (NT2, OKAN). • « Histoires d'ici et d'ailleurs » : une valise destinée aux écoles qui souhaitent explorer la thématique de la migration à travers diverses histoires sur des personnes d’ici et d’ailleurs. Cette valise est destinée aux classes de la 5ème primaire à la 2ème secondaire. • « Capsule temporelle » : une capsule, basée sur le concept d’une boîte à souvenirs qui fera voyager les personnes âgées dans le temps en utilisant des objets de la vie quotidienne passée. Ces objets font référence aux loisirs, aux jeux de société, au sport et à la musique. La boîte est destinée aux personnes âgées, aux maisons de repos, aux centres de jour, … Informations pratiques Ces animations sont réalisées en autonomie (sans animateur·rice du BELvue). L'animation est réalisée par vos soins par la personne de votre choix. Dimensions des valises : bagage cabine (55x45x25cm) Durée de l'animation : 1h30-2h/valise. Ceci varie en fonction du groupe et du nombre d'activités réalisées. La préparation de l'animation est vivement conseillée. Tous les documents sont téléchargeables en ligne. La location est gratuite, seuls les frais de transport sont à votre charge. La réservation doit être réalisée minimum deux semaines avant.
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Opening times
: * monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: closed
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Price
Groupe: 85,00 € - Normal: 75,00 €
Avec un guide, les enfants se lancent dans une expédition ludique et interactive à travers l’histoire de la Belgique. Jeux de rôle, dessins, missions à accomplir, les enfants sont les acteurs de la visite. La visite est adaptée suivant les compétences terminales des différentes années. 4ème primaire : voter et fuir ! Dans une démocratie, les habitants d’un pays déterminent ce qui se passe dans leur pays. Ensemble, nous cherchons la signification du mot démocratie. Qui peut dire les points communs et les différences entre : « je pars » et « ils sont partis »? Sous la forme de jeux, nous découvrons la démocratie, la migration et l’immigration. 5ème primaire : est-on heureux quand on est riche ? La prospérité correspond à ce que nous pouvons acheter avec notre argent. Qui a déjà entendu dire que la Belgique est un État-providence ? Dans ce jeu, nous examinons de plus près la signification de la prospérité et la solidarité. 6ème primaire : devenir grand Qu’en pensez-vous : est-ce important d’avoir différentes opinions ? Que feriez-vous si vous ne pouviez pas résoudre certaines choses seuls en Belgique ? Ce jeu interactif s’intéresse à l’importance du pluralisme et de l’Europe Réservation Contacter directement Arkadia: T: +32 (0)2 319 45 60 - info@arkadia.be
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Price
Groupe: 140,00 €
Dès la fin des années 40, les Italiens ont influencé notre histoire et notre vie de tous les jours, et pas seulement pour les pâtes et le Chianti !... E-Guides, en collaboration avec le nouveau musée BELvue, vous propose un parcours pédestre dans le centre de Bruxelles, incluant deux salles du musée pour comprendre cette immigration et pour évoquer les Italiens connus ou anonymes qui ont marqué de leur empreinte notre quotidien ou celui de nos ancêtres. Informations pratiques Parcours pédestre, tout public Prix: 140€ + 2€/pers (visite de 2 salles au musée BELvue) Durée : 3h max. Départ : Musée BELvue ou Bourse (à convenir) Arrivée : Bourse ou musée BELvue (à convenir) Infos et réservations via E-Guides : +32 (0) 499 21 39 85, info@e-guides.be
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Price
Normal: 10,00 €
Visit the museum in peace and quiet. Every first Wednesday morning of the month, we organise a low-stimuli moment in the museum. We turn off the sound equipment in the museum (the lights stay on) and we do not accept groups. This is so that you can visit the museum in tranquillity. We are all different, which is why we want to offer a varied visitor experience tailored to each individual. Offering low-stimulus moments is part of our approach to making visitors feel welcome and comfortable. In practice: you don't have to prepare anything special. Simply come along on the1st Wednesday morning of the month to visit the BELvue museum. Buy your ticket online or at the museum reception desk.
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Opening times
25/05/2025 - 31/12/2025: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday: from 09:30 to 17:00 * saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
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Price
Normal: 10,00 €
Every Wednesday afternoon and every 1st Sunday of the month, admission to the BELvue museum is free for all visitors. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance for this.
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Opening times
25/05/2025 - 31/12/2025: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday: from 09:30 to 17:00 * saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
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Price
Normal: 18,00 €
For this type of tickets, you can purchase a maximum of 200 tickets. Are you over 18 and have a Museumpass or a Brussels Card ? All you have to do is present it at the museum counter without having to buy a ticket here. Do you want to come by train? Choose your ticket with "" SNCB "" in the title and benefit from a reduction for your train trip! This promotion does not apply to free tickets or to free temporary exhibitions.
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Opening times
04/06/2025 - 04/01/2026: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday: from 09:30 to 17:00 * saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
Explore the magnificent world of Art Deco. Discover how this 'modern' and iconic style reflects the ways the world changed post-World War I: a vibrant era of new relationships between social classes, technological progress and a flourishing art scene, a time when women claimed their place in society and everyday objects were elevated to the status of works of art. To mark the year of Art Deco, the King Baudouin Foundation is showcasing Art Deco pieces from its collection, taking you on a captivating journey through sculptures by renowned artists such as Marcel Wolfers and Oscar Jespers, vases by Charles Catteau, glassware by Val Saint Lambert, decorative tiles, stylised book bindings, furniture, medals, and so much more! Immerse yourself in the luxury and exclusivity as well as the mass production for the middle class, technological innovation, industrialisation, exoticism, vibrant colours, clean lines and geometric shapes of Art Deco! And who knows: perhaps you'll also see in the exhibition parallels to today's ever-changing society?
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Price
Normal: 10,00 €
Werner Adriaenssens holds a PhD in archaeology and art sciences and works as a curator at the Royal Museums of Art and History (KMKG) in Brussels. Since 2021, he has been leading the Decorative Arts department there. In addition, he teaches about Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and museology at the Free University of Brussels (VUB). He has published several books and curated various exhibitions on Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco. During his tours, Adriaenssens places the works back in their historical context and enhances the route with various anecdotes. Cécile Dubois is a historian, guide, and heritage project manager. She is also president of the Brussels Art Deco Society and has authored several books on Art Nouveau and Art Deco, published by Racine. She is currently collaborating with photographer Sophie Voituron on a new book about Art Deco interiors, Bruxelles Art Déco. Intérieurs intemporels. (Racine Publishing). During her tours, Dubois delves deeper into her approach and the different aspects of the exhibition. She also explains what makes Art Deco so “modern.”
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Price
Normal: 7,00 €
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Opening times
01/07/2025 - 31/08/2025: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
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Enfants: 1,00 €
Game tours: - Mimi & Momo (ages 3-5) Go on a treasure hunt with Mimi & Momo! Look for hidden objects and learn to recognize colours while playing. A sensory experience where – yes, just this once – you're allowed to touch the objects. - I'm the minister! (ages 6-8) Time to run Belgium! Step into the shoes of a minister, complete your missions, and collect medals. A role-playing game where you’ll discover all about Belgium and its history. - Marmaille&Co Fun Bag (ages 6-12) Go on an adventure with Mani the spider! Roll the dice, tell stories, and explore the museum in a fun and interactive way. A great activity for young and old alike. - Are you our superhero? (ages 8-12) Join Zeno the explorer on a mission! Crack the secret code and learn more about Belgium and its history while having fun. - On the road with Zeno (ages 9-12) Belgian superheroes need your help! Use your imagination and voice, take on the challenges, and earn your own hero medal. Practical info: - The game tours are available from July 1 to August 31 during opening hours (10 AM–6 PM). - No reservation needed. Just ask for the trail of your choice at the reception. - More than 10 children in your group? Book online via the link on the page of your chosen trail. - Game tours cost €1 per child. Accompanying adults need to purchase an entrance ticket.
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Price
Normal: 10,00 €
This summer, the BELvue exceptionally reopens its roof to the public. Come and admire one of the most beautiful views of Brussels from the roof of the BELvue Museum. During the visit, guides will take you on a historical, architectural and contemporary journey. Visit the BELvue, the beautiful buildings that surround it, the Brussels Park and their little et and big stories will no longer hold any secrets for you. The visits are organised in small groups of a maximum of 6 people. For safety reasons, children are only admitted from 13 years old. Important: To make the most of this unique walk and avoid damaging the roof, we ask you to wear flat, comfortable shoes (such as trainers) with rubber soles (no heels), and clothes that allow you to step easily over some obstacles. To get to the roof, you will need to climb a few stairs and stand firmly on your feet. The visits are truly exclusive as they take place in small groups of a maximum of 6 people per visit, and we do not open the roof to the public at other times. Practical info: - Price: €10 per person - Target group: adults and young people from 13 years - Tickets: compulsory to purchase in advance. This ticket also gives you access to a free visit to the BELvue Museum (without a guide) on the same day.
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Opening times
13/08/2025: * monday and tuesday: closed * wednesday: from 14:00 to 16:30 * thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: closed 27/08/2025: * monday and tuesday: closed * wednesday: from 14:00 to 16:30 * thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: closed
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Price
Enfants: 8,00 €
Enjoy summer holidays at the museum! Create your own travel diary with your memories of Belgium. Go on an adventure through the museum with one of our guides, take photos and collect anecdotes to tell. Explore every inch of the museum to discover unique and surprising stories, magnificent artworks and fascinating historical objects. Then it's time to get creative and make a wonderful travel diary of your favourite moments. Practical information: - On 09/07 (cancelled), 10/07 (cancelled), 11/07 (cancelled), 13/08, 27/08, from 2pm till 5.30pm. - Bilingual French-Dutch activity: knowledge of either French or Dutch is necessary. - During the activity, children are accompanied by a guide. The adults drop the children off at the museum reception. - Children can bring a water bottle and a snack. - Online reservation is compulsory.