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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Brussels, Belgium
Unassuming Brussels is the capital of Belgium, Flanders and Europe. Medieval Grand-Place, is indeed grand, with many 17th-century buildings and daily flower markets. Reopened in 2006, the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, provides great views, inside and out. Architecture fans should visit Musee Horta, home of Belgian master architect Victor Horta. St. Gery's clubs and bars are packed year-round. Seafood eateries abound in Ste. Catherine. Walk, rather than get snarled up in traffic, in the narrow streets.
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1. Happy Day Art & Live
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Want to have a good time in the presence of multiple paintings. Don't hesitate to make a detour on Happy Day. We exhibit paintings of many artists passionate about their work. Every month, a new artist comes to fill the space to satisfy your artistic curiosity.
2. Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
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4.5 based on 4,025 reviews
The entrance to the building is a jewel of the Art Nouveau style, while the rest is in perfect harmony with the neoclassical ensemble on the Place Royale, and just around the corner from the Grand-Place and Central Station, no less! With a wealth of some 9.000 instruments, some 1.200 of which are on permanent exhibit, the museum's reputation is mainly built on its extraordinary collections. Once inside, you'll embark on a true tour of the musical world. After your visit, the instruments and their history will no longer hold any secrets: from the viola da gamba from the Court of Brussels to the 20th century theremin, and even including the African Kora! The mim is nothing other than a place to experience music. A visitor's guidance system allows you to explore the thematic tours to the tune of the melodious sound of the instruments presented.
Reviewed By Christina952
I visited this museum last Saturday with my sister and my niece. We really came for coffee which is served on the top floor in a restaurant which has both inside rooms and an outside terrace with the most wonderful panoramic view of Brussels. The instrument collection was interesting and the gift shop was full of quirky, imaginative gifts. Give it a try!
3. Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
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4.5 based on 1,623 reviews
This is not a museum in the traditional sense: the museum itself is actually the house that Victor Horta built for himself in the late 1890s, which truly exemplifies the Art Nouveau style that made Horta into one of the most acclaimed architects in Belgium.
Reviewed By Melya1028 - Brussels, Belgium
The Horta Museum is a small museum often overlooked by visitors to Brussels but really shouldn't be missed, particularly if you're a fan of the Art Nouveau style. The museum was actually architect Victor Horta's home. Horta was one of the main contributors to the Art Nouveau style or school & designed many of the city's Art Nouveau homes & buildings, most of them long gone. The museum gives visitors a taste of this wonderful architectural & design style. Tickets are about 12 Euro/$14 & your visit is self-guided. Hours are limited to afternoons from roughly 2-5 pm, but check to be sure. You can comfortably visit the house in an hour, longer if you really want to savor it.
4. Autoworld
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4.5 based on 1,792 reviews
More than 250 vehicles cover the story of the automobile history since its early days. One zone is dedicated to sports and racing cars, while "Belgium at Autoworld" tells the love story between Belgium and the automobile industry. A different themed temporary exhibition is organized every 2-3 months! Discover this museum in the Southern Hall of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels, one of the most beautiful architectural buildings of Belgium. Autoworld, more than a museum!
Reviewed By Dr_Chris_Gordon - Stockport, United Kingdom
The Museum is situated within the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels. For a small fee (10 Euros for seniors) you can spend hours in this facility. The cars on display range from Vintage (1904 Darraque) to last years F1 racing cars. The floor area is huge with a large second floor mezzanine. If you like cars and the history of transport, then this is a must. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
5. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
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4.5 based on 5,051 reviews
Reviewed By RicardoBowie - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The church of St Michael is a masterpiece sitting in the centre of Brussels, 2 minutes walk away from the nearby station. Old European churches are always worth a visit for their stunning architecture and priceless works of art. A nice example which is well worth a visit.
6. Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
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4.5 based on 9,883 reviews
Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores, the Les Galeries Saint Hubert also has the distinction of being the first covered shopping arcade in Europe.
Reviewed By bfltd0 - London, United Kingdom
Always a delight to stroll through this arcade and look at the wonderful things on display in the generally high-end shops. One or two closed units though - a sign of the times in retail - but the various cafes are worth a visit for an unhurried spot of people-watching. A visit to the arcade cinema should be on the itinerary at some point.
7. Cantillon Brewery
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4.5 based on 952 reviews
Discover the fabulous family brewery of the Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueuze and Kriek have been made since 1900. Also home to the Brussels museum of the Gueuze. Open from Monday till Saturday, except on Wednesday, from 10:00AM. Last entrance at 04:00PM (we close at 05:00PM)
8. Musee Constantin Meunier
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
9. Van Buuren Museum
10. Rene Magritte Museum - Abstract Art Museum
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4.5 based on 1,694 reviews
The René Magritte Museum occupies the house in which the Belgian surrealist painter worked nearly 24 years of his life. Beside the apartment where the painter lived, a biographical exhibition is spread on the two upper floors. Since 2019, a new wing presents a selection of 200 works of Belgian abstract Art. Don't get this museum mixed up with the Magritte Museum (collection of paintings), which is a wing of the Fine Arts Museum (City center).
Reviewed By icecreamguru - Wodonga, Australia
A friend recommended this as one of the best museums and she was right - dedicated to one artist it really gives an insight to his art!
