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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!

On Sunday 21 September, from 10.00 to 15.00, enjoy guided tours backstage at the emblematic building of the Institute of Natural Sciences!

Museum Night Fever returns for their 18^th 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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Help us make your museum experience even more enjoyable. Answer a few questions and get a chance to win a trip!

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.

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.