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Our new publication devoted to the treasures and main specimens on display in our galleries has just been released. An essential gift for nature lovers!

Can you love someone you’ve never met? Screening of the documentary De dag dat het zonlicht niet meer scheen in the presence of filmmakers and palaeontologists on February 14th.

After the success of the Halloween Night for children and Museum By Night for adults, we will once again open our doors for an extraordinary overnight experience!

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!