Activities per levels
BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE
Story
Duration:
01:00
Entry Fees:
€ 5/person + € 45/guide
Maximum number of participants:
20Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm).
Workshops
Science is something you just have to experience!
In our workshops, you will explore the versatility of the animal world, or what the building blocks of the Earth are, what life used to be like or the origins of mankind, and more importantly, how we have obtained all that information. Try it for yourself by observing and asking questions, and then trying to work things out in a creative, fun and educational way. Experience it and find out for yourself!
The workshops are given in Dutch and/or in French. See also for themes below.
Duration:
02:00
Entry Fees:
€ 4 extra per person
Maximum number of participants:
15Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm) or send an e-mail to reservations@naturalsciences.be.
Our Live Online Animations
Discover some of our collections from your place and in a different way with our live online animations! From our broadcasting studio in the museum, our guides deliver educational programs with high quality image and sound. Watch our trailer.
Please accommodate 2 class hours for the entire interactive broadcast including connection setup.
Necessary equipment in the classroom:
- A fast internet connection
- Beamer or smartboard
- Speakers, microphone and webcam
Participants (30 max.) may also use individual tablets or personal computers.
This animation is available in English, German, Dutch or French.
The animation is available from Tuesday to Friday.
The animation is also available for non-school groups.Studio Dino
- P3-S2
- Are you ready to travel back in time? Our guide takes you back to the illustrious time of dinosaurs. You will discover what they ate, what they looked like and how they lived their lives. We will also explore how scientists deduced all this from fossils and how new discoveries are made every day! By the way... are you absolutely certain that all dinosaurs went extinct?
Duration:
01:40
Entry Fees:
€ 120,- per animation
Conditions:
By reservation only. Book by e-mail at reservations@naturalsciences.be.
Story
Duration:
01:00
Entry Fees:
€ 5/person + € 45/guide
Maximum number of participants:
20Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm).
Guided Tours
Observation-led exercises
The Museum presents collections in all fields of natural sciences, drawn from all the continents and oceans. Whether your goal is a holistic discovery of our exhibits or a specific theme, having your group accompanied by a specialist will give your visit real added value. Designed as observation-led exercises, our guided tours illustrate scientific methods in a simple way: based on the specimens on display, the visitors gather information, interpret it and draw conclusions. The guide tailors the session, useing language appropriate to his/her audience and interacting with the group to enhance the visit.
Duration:
01:15
Entry Fees:
- € 5 per person (2-25)
- € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm).
List of themes
A mini-rally among the most remarkable pieces of our rooms starting from our room 250 Years of Natural Sciences which traces the history of the Museum and its collections.
It is also possible to follow a general tour of the Museum
From excavations to the interpretation of their lifestyles, a panorama of knowledge about dinosaurs, for larger: evolution and classification elements.
The fantastic story of life
Join us on this unforgettable journey through the history of life. We stop at the fossils of dinosaurs. In the evolution hall, you stand face to face with different kinds of animals. With Darwin as guide we explore the processes of evolution from the very beginning of life in six stages. We get even a brief look into the future. You will be amazed from whom you all descend!2ND & 3RD DEGREE PRIMARY SCHOOL
What is biodiversity?
How it develops or, conversely, ailing?
What is its importance in our quality of life?
How to promote a daily basis?
A dive in a habitat full of surprises - the city - can answer these questions.
Workshops
Science is something you just have to experience!
In our workshops, you will explore the versatility of the animal world, or what the building blocks of the Earth are, what life used to be like or the origins of mankind, and more importantly, how we have obtained all that information. Try it for yourself by observing and asking questions, and then trying to work things out in a creative, fun and educational way. Experience it and find out for yourself!
The workshops are given in Dutch and/or in French. See also for themes below.
Duration:
02:00
Entry Fees:
€ 4 extra per person
Maximum number of participants:
15Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm) or send an e-mail to reservations@naturalsciences.be.
Backstage Tours
Backstage Tours - The Museum is just the tip of the Institute’s iceberg!
You’ve visited the Museum; now get to know the scientific institution behind it! Starting with the stairs and corridors that are normally off-limits for visitors, you’ll discover the building’s amazing architecture. Then you’ll see a scientist’s office, and you'll visit the depositories and their impressive collections. You’ll see that the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is jam-packed with surprising specimens.
The visit’s route includes a lot of stairs and narrow passages and so unfortunately is unsuitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Available in English, in Dutch or in French.
Duration:
01:30
Entry Fees:
€ 5 per person + € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Maximum number of participants:
12Conditions:
- By reservation only: reservations@naturalsciences.be
- Maximum group size: 12 visitors (including group leaders)
- Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm
- If you have a specific question about the tour please contact reservations@naturalsciences.be or info@naturalsciences.be.
Travelling Exhibitions
Brussels Nature Education Centre (BNEC) is a Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) service. BNEC’s mission for nearly thirty years has been to create and run small exhibitions about humans and nature. These exhibition-workshops are suitable for families or groups of up to thirty primary pupils aged six to twelve. They do not have information texts and can only be visited with a activity leader. In Belgium these workshops are carried out in French or Dutch. When the exhibition goes on tour, our team trains the new leaders hired by the receiving institution.
Check our List of workshop-expos for rent.
XperiLAB.be
Xperilab - a mobile laboratory serving schools!
This lorry laboratory travels all over Belgium. It offers students aged 10-14 a series of challenges designed to hone their sense of observation, their practical science skills and their powers of deduction. The activities are an informal approach to scientific methods to give students a taste for science.
An initiative of the Fondation Entreprise / Institut.
Duration:
01:30
Entry Fees:
2,50 € per student
Maximum number of participants:
27Conditions:
1 classroom per session
Our Live Online Animations
Discover some of our collections from your place and in a different way with our live online animations! From our broadcasting studio in the museum, our guides deliver educational programs with high quality image and sound. Watch our trailer.
Please accommodate 2 class hours for the entire interactive broadcast including connection setup.
Necessary equipment in the classroom:
- A fast internet connection
- Beamer or smartboard
- Speakers, microphone and webcam
Participants (30 max.) may also use individual tablets or personal computers.
This animation is available in English, German, Dutch or French.
The animation is available from Tuesday to Friday.
The animation is also available for non-school groups.Studio Dino
- P3-S2
- Are you ready to travel back in time? Our guide takes you back to the illustrious time of dinosaurs. You will discover what they ate, what they looked like and how they lived their lives. We will also explore how scientists deduced all this from fossils and how new discoveries are made every day! By the way... are you absolutely certain that all dinosaurs went extinct?
Duration:
01:40
Entry Fees:
€ 120,- per animation
Conditions:
By reservation only. Book by e-mail at reservations@naturalsciences.be.
Guided Tours
Observation-led exercises
The Museum presents collections in all fields of natural sciences, drawn from all the continents and oceans. Whether your goal is a holistic discovery of our exhibits or a specific theme, having your group accompanied by a specialist will give your visit real added value. Designed as observation-led exercises, our guided tours illustrate scientific methods in a simple way: based on the specimens on display, the visitors gather information, interpret it and draw conclusions. The guide tailors the session, useing language appropriate to his/her audience and interacting with the group to enhance the visit.
Duration:
01:15
Entry Fees:
- € 5 per person (2-25)
- € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm).
List of themes
ALL DEGREES SECONDARY SCHOOL
A mini-tour of the most remarkable pieces of our rooms starting in the "250 Years of Natural Sciences" room, which traces the history of the museum and its collections.
It is also possible to take a general tour of the museum.
From excavations to the interpretation of their lifestyles, a panorama of knowledge about dinosaurs, for larger: evolution and classification elements.
What is biodiversity?
How it develops or, conversely, ailing?
What is its importance in our quality of life?
How to promote a daily basis?
A dive in a habitat full of surprises - the city - can answer these questions.
Workshops
Science is something you just have to experience!
In our workshops, you will explore the versatility of the animal world, or what the building blocks of the Earth are, what life used to be like or the origins of mankind, and more importantly, how we have obtained all that information. Try it for yourself by observing and asking questions, and then trying to work things out in a creative, fun and educational way. Experience it and find out for yourself!
The workshops are given in Dutch and/or in French. See also for themes below.
Duration:
02:00
Entry Fees:
€ 4 extra per person
Maximum number of participants:
15Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm) or send an e-mail to reservations@naturalsciences.be.
List of themes
ALL DEGREES SECONDARY SCHOOL
1ST DEGREE SECONDARY SCHOOL
2ND DEGREE SECONDARY SCHOOL
FROM 2ND DEGREE PRIMARY SCHOOL
This workshop is only available in French
This workshop is only available in French
This workshop is only available in French
3RD DEGREE SECONDARY SCHOOL
This workshop is only available in Dutch.
Backstage Tours
Backstage Tours - The Museum is just the tip of the Institute’s iceberg!
You’ve visited the Museum; now get to know the scientific institution behind it! Starting with the stairs and corridors that are normally off-limits for visitors, you’ll discover the building’s amazing architecture. Then you’ll see a scientist’s office, and you'll visit the depositories and their impressive collections. You’ll see that the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is jam-packed with surprising specimens.
The visit’s route includes a lot of stairs and narrow passages and so unfortunately is unsuitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Available in English, in Dutch or in French.
Duration:
01:30
Entry Fees:
€ 5 per person + € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Maximum number of participants:
12Conditions:
- By reservation only: reservations@naturalsciences.be
- Maximum group size: 12 visitors (including group leaders)
- Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm
- If you have a specific question about the tour please contact reservations@naturalsciences.be or info@naturalsciences.be.
XperiLAB.be
Xperilab - a mobile laboratory serving schools!
This lorry laboratory travels all over Belgium. It offers students aged 10-14 a series of challenges designed to hone their sense of observation, their practical science skills and their powers of deduction. The activities are an informal approach to scientific methods to give students a taste for science.
An initiative of the Fondation Entreprise / Institut.
Duration:
01:30
Entry Fees:
2,50 € per student
Maximum number of participants:
27Conditions:
1 classroom per session
Guided Tours
Observation-led exercises
The Museum presents collections in all fields of natural sciences, drawn from all the continents and oceans. Whether your goal is a holistic discovery of our exhibits or a specific theme, having your group accompanied by a specialist will give your visit real added value. Designed as observation-led exercises, our guided tours illustrate scientific methods in a simple way: based on the specimens on display, the visitors gather information, interpret it and draw conclusions. The guide tailors the session, useing language appropriate to his/her audience and interacting with the group to enhance the visit.
Duration:
01:15
Entry Fees:
- € 5 per person (2-25)
- € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm).
Workshops
Science is something you just have to experience!
In our workshops, you will explore the versatility of the animal world, or what the building blocks of the Earth are, what life used to be like or the origins of mankind, and more importantly, how we have obtained all that information. Try it for yourself by observing and asking questions, and then trying to work things out in a creative, fun and educational way. Experience it and find out for yourself!
The workshops are given in Dutch and/or in French. See also for themes below.
Duration:
02:00
Entry Fees:
€ 4 extra per person
Maximum number of participants:
15Conditions:
By reservation only. Please call +32 (0)2 627 42 52 (in Dutch or in English) or +32 (0)2 627 42 34 (in French) (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm) or send an e-mail to reservations@naturalsciences.be.
Backstage Tours
Backstage Tours - The Museum is just the tip of the Institute’s iceberg!
You’ve visited the Museum; now get to know the scientific institution behind it! Starting with the stairs and corridors that are normally off-limits for visitors, you’ll discover the building’s amazing architecture. Then you’ll see a scientist’s office, and you'll visit the depositories and their impressive collections. You’ll see that the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is jam-packed with surprising specimens.
The visit’s route includes a lot of stairs and narrow passages and so unfortunately is unsuitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Available in English, in Dutch or in French.
Duration:
01:30
Entry Fees:
€ 5 per person + € 45 per guide (weekdays only)
Maximum number of participants:
12Conditions:
- By reservation only: reservations@naturalsciences.be
- Maximum group size: 12 visitors (including group leaders)
- Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm
- If you have a specific question about the tour please contact reservations@naturalsciences.be or info@naturalsciences.be.
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