Tourist information

Would you like to combine your visit to the museum with a stay in Brussels? This section contains some practical information to help you organise your stay: transport, hotels, restaurants, and ideas for other places to visit.

Transport

For getting around Brussels, think STIB! Bus, subway or tram, the best way to discover the city and respect the environment!
Info: www.mivb.be

Special train excursions
Belgian Railways have a number of special offers for visitors of our Museum and our temporary exhibitions. A B-Daytrip for individuals or for groups, or an all-in ticket for school groups, thereis a solution for each visit!
For more info: www.b-dagtrips.be (in Dutch) - www.b-excursions.be (in French)

Coming by rail from France, Germany or the Netherlands? Why not book Thalys on www.thalys.com.
Info: on board, in the Thalyscope, or on www.thalys.com.

Thalys Day: A day trip to Brussels !
40€ return trip >from Monday to Thursday in Comfort 2
80€ return trip at weekends in Comfort 1

Hotels

A number of hotels are partners of the Museum and regularly offer special rates and packages.

Bed&Brussels
Info and reservation:
www.BnB-Brussels.be

Restaurants

After satisfying your thirst for culture, science and knowledge, satisfy your hunger! Discover our brand new Dino Café during opening hours of the Museum. Take also advantage of being in Brussels to discover the treasures of Belgian gastronomy. There’s more than mussels, French fries, wafels, beer and chocolate to taste and enjoy!

Take advantage of your visit to discover Brussels

Should you be with your lover, your family or with friends, the wealth of different facets of our unique capital will always have something to surprise you.

The Antoine Wiertz Museum

In the same street as the Museum of Natural Sciences, you will find the Antoine Wiertz Museum, a unique place in Brussels, where time has stood still, and which has been associated with the Royal Fine Arts Museums since 1868. Antoine Wiertz was a key figure in Belgian Romanticism.
Info: www.fine-arts-museum.be

The European District

Breathe in the atmosphere of Brussels, the European capital, and visit the European Parliament, popularly known as "The whim of the Gods".
Info: www.europarl.europa.eu

Guided city tours

Anyone who wants to get to know the city quickly and well can contact one of the many associations of guides. On foot, by bicycle, by bus, by horse and carriage, or by boat. There are so many possibilities for exploring Brussels with a guide who speaks your language. Of course, "gourmet" tours are definitely not to be missed. More info on the websites of the tourism offices.

Don't miss this!

Your visit to Brussels isn't complete without having seen:

Gourmet Brussels

Brussel has a well-earned reputation as a city for gourmets. From top-class gastronomy to a simple little restaurant: you can dine well in any part of Brussels! You can find mussels with delicious Belgian chips on the menu in many restaurants. And did you know that there are 680 different kinds of Belgian beer? Try a delicious Brussels beer at one of the many Brussels cafés or bistrots. You’ll find many restaurants around the Museum : on the Jourdan Place, in Etterbeek, the Luxembourg Place or around the Saint-Boniface church in Ixelles.

The Brussels Card

With this card, Brussels will open its doors to you: you will have free admission to the permanent collections of almost thirty Brussels museums, and for three days, you will be able to use public transport free of charge. At over 20 typical Brussels attractions and shops, you will also receive 25% discount. A handy info booklet will help you find your way around the city. Three version : 24 H Brussels Card (20 €), 48 H Brussels Card (28 €) et 72 H Brussels Card (33 €).