History museums in Brussels

The Mim (Musical Instrument Museum) is housed in an 1899 Art Nouveau building. The museum displays a collection of some 1,500 musical instruments. There are also sound recordings from antiquity to the present day. Mechanical and the 20th-century instruments and bells are displayed underground. On th

The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History is dedicated to ten centuries of military history. The common thread is the history of Belgium from the 18th century through World War II, but other countries are also featured. The collection includes uniforms, weapons, flags, pennants and badges of

Autoworld is located in the halls of the Jubilee Park. Through 250 vehicles of various origins, the museum shows the development of the automobile. The collection exhibited by Autoworld ranges from horse-drawn carriages to sports cars from the 1960s, from motorcycles with a rich past to the represen

The site of Coudenberg had been an important center of power since the 12th century. In the late 14th century and early 15th century, the castle of the Dukes of Brabant was enlarged by the Dukes of Burgundy, including Archdukes Albrecht and Isabella and Charles V. In 1731, a fire destroyed the entir

The Halle Gate is the only preserved city gate in Brussels. This 14th-century city gate tells the life story of the gate and that of the walled city. Stories of contrived plans and coincidences and of alliances and conflicts reveal how Brussels was protected from attack during the Middle Ages and th

The BELvue Museum is located in the Bellevue Hotel, which was built in the late 18th century on the ruins of the former castle of the Dukes of Brabant. It is the museum of Belgian history and is a center for democracy. The museum presents a picture of Belgium, its history, its socio-economic develop

CINEMATEK is the pet name of The Royal Belgian Film Archive and Museum of Cinema. In Wunderkammer, various objects illuminate the pre-history of cinema. Remix brings together images from various films and periods, creating unique connections, and four Moviolas unlock Belgian non-fiction films from t

The Jubilee Park Museum is located in the Jubilee Park. The museum displays thousands of historical objects and works of art. The collection consists of Belgian archaeological objects and finds from the Near East, Iran, Egypt, China, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas and Classical Antiquity

The Museum of the City of Brussels is housed in a neo-Gothic building, a 19th-century reconstruction of The Bread House by city architect Victor Jamaer. The Bread House is on the Unesco World Heritage List, along with the entire Grand Place. The museum is dedicated to the history of Brussels. Painti

BIP Expo: experience Brussels! presents an informative exhibition about the Brussels Region.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Brussels City Hall and let yourself be transported back through the centuries thanks to an interactive experience. As soon as you arrive on the magnificent Grand-Place, you'll be captivated by the imposing silhouette of this emblematic building, a veritable jewel

The National Bank of Belgium houses its museum in a magnificent nineteenth-century bank building. This is the perfect backdrop to get acquainted with the activities of a European central bank and the history of money. Use the audio guide to visit the museum (free) and test your knowledge of the Eur

Bruxella 1238 is an archaeological site where the remains of the Franciscan monastery established in Brussels from 1238 can be seen. Among other things, there is the tomb of Duke John I of Brabant. The foundations and all kinds of other material are still present.

The General State Archives preserves more than 70 kilometers of archives. The State Archives regularly organizes exhibitions to involve a wider audience in its operations.

The Brussels Tram Museum displays a collection of streetcars, buses, trolleybuses and cabs. The collection consists of more than 60 vehicles that circulated through Brussels between 1868 and 1969.

The Jewish Museum of Belgium is housed in a 19th-century mansion. The museum paints a picture of the traditional Jewish way of life from around the world. The collection consists of various objects, books, documents and paintings by Jewish artists, including Stéphane Mandelbaum, Félix Nussbaum, Kurt

At the Librarium - Royal Library of Belgium, visitors will learn all about the history of books, notebooks and libraries.

The Museums of the Far East include three Asian buildings on the royal estate of Laeken: the Japanese Tower, the Chinese Pavilion and the Museum of Japanese Art. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were commissioned by Leopold II and designed by Alexandre Marcel. The tower addresses European

The Archives and Museum of Francophone Literature is dedicated to the history of Francophone Belgian literature, foreign literature and poetry, theater and the audiovisual.

In the Parlamentarium, visitors learn about the European Parliament. Visitors are given a dynamic, interactive multimedia tour of the history of European integration and its impact.

A new way to experience Belgian Beer! Welcome to Belgian Beer World, the museum of Beer in residence at the magnificent Brussels Stock Exchange building. Belgium has a great beer brewing tradition that, thankfully for us, has been handed down through generations. It even has UNESCO world heritag

The Grand Royal Serment and of St. George of the Crossbowmen is a living museum where the history of the Guild of 1381 and the history of the crossbow in general wrodt highlighted.

The Museum of Costume and Lace is housed in four distinguished houses and a warehouse from the 17th and 18th centuries in Brussels. The museum displays a collection of lace that sometimes even belonged to royalty. It also displays a collection of costumes, accessories, fashion prints and other docum

The Archives and Museum of Flemish Life in Brussels paints a picture of the history of Flemish people in Brussels in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection of Dutch-speaking Brussels heritage includes various documents, correspondence, posters, flags, honorary metals and busts. One exhibition p

The Museum of Printing is located in the underground floors of the Royal Library. The museum displays a European collection of printing presses and printing equipment and highlights the evolution from the Industrial Revolution at the end of the 18th century to the advent of the computer circa 1980.

The Museum of the Orthodox Church displays various icons, some typical liturgical objects and priestly garments. Also on display are objects from the first Belgian Orthodox Church founded in Antwerp in 1900.

The Archives of the City of Brussels hold archives of various municipal services, publications and documents on Brussels life and documents from the ancien régime.

The House of Folklore and Traditions seeks to showcase the history, folklore and traditions of Brussels, as well as the rest of the world.

Collections of the CPAS (Public Center for Social Welfare) include Brabant sculptures, Brussels tapestries, paintings by Brussels masters. There is also medical material and testimonies about life in hospitals.

Through paintings, sculptures and tools, the Evere Municipal Museum tells the story of pre-urbanization.