21/10/2025
Our project? The restoration of 21 paintings by Alphonse Mora (1891–1977), artist and shell collector, who immortalized underwater life and marine biodiversity in oil paint. Vote for us!
12/09/2025
On Sunday 21 September, from 10.00 to 15.00, enjoy guided tours backstage at the emblematic building of the Institute of Natural Sciences!
08/09/2025
Museum Night Fever returns for their 18th edition!
No fewer than 33 museums will open their doors on October 18th from 7 pm until 1 am for an evening of discoveries, surprising you with original, creative and artistic atmospheres.
04/09/2025
Discover the invisible life that surrounds us through fun, hands-on activities for all ages — from painting with bacteria to building virus origami and playing interactive microbiology games. Saturday 20 September in our museum halls.
01/09/2025
Join us on Friday 26 (at the Brussels Planetarium) and Saturday 27 September (at the Institute of Natural Sciences) to marvel at the universe, explore the depths of water and oceans research, unearth the wonders of our lands and forests, and discover what being a scientist is all about.
04/06/2025
On 18 June 2025, we invite you to explore inspiring projects and meet the people behind the science. This free outdoor event celebrates how everyday actions can lead to extraordinary discoveries.
20/05/2025
Help us make your museum experience even more enjoyable. Answer a few questions and get a chance to win a trip!
20/02/2025
The Institute of Natural Sciences opens its doors for the Brussels Museums' Nocturnes. We are expecting you on Thursday 24 April from 6pm onwards! Visit our wondrous exhibits and discover an array of exciting activities curated exclusively for this evening.
08/04/2024
19/10/2023
What people mostly know about the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is the museum and its dinosaurs. But these are just the “tip of the iceberg”. The RBINS is much more than that.
16/10/2023
The making of a 'gigantic' exhibition.
29/06/2023
18/02/2021
08/07/2019
07/12/2018
Belgium now officially counts a sixth meteorite: that of Tintigny. The special specimen is on display in our museum, together with the five other Belgian meteorites.
23/01/2018
We created a website with the oldest art objects from Belgium. It contains around forty iconic and unique artefacts of more than 12,000 years old, including jewellery, ornamented hunting objects, and the only Belgian Venus statuette from that era.
17/08/2016
Turn your smartphone into a video guide and walk the 'Our Natural Selection' Tour.
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