Children may be future adults but their parents are often no more than big kids themselves. As a family they all have as much to learn and share as each another. Around ten museums will entertain, amuse and amaze everyone.

Grouped together in the centre, in the Cinquantenaire, in Woluwe and Tervuren, they are easily accessible by bus and tram, and even more if you take advantage of a one-day ticket. Young and old alike can thus while away the hours together.

And not only in the confines of the rooms and galleries, as all these museums are situated in the vicinity or in the very heart of some magnificent parks. What better opportunity therefore for capers and games in the open air. But Brussels as a whole lends itself to the outdoor life. With its 40 m of green spaces per inhabitant, it must be the airiest capital in Europe!

IN THE CENTRE

Scientastic Museum
Over 50 simple and original experiments that reveal a whole new side of physics, optics, acoustics. A great source of amusement and amazement.

The Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art
The most famous heroes of the 9th art are familiar faces in the exhibitions, library, shop and café and restaurant. Find all your favourites under the same roof, designed by Victor Horta. Discover the new space dedicated to the most famous Belgian on this planet, Tintin.

The Musical Instruments Museum - MIM
One of the most successful renovations in Brussels, the former Old England shops are an Art Nouveau gem. Inside you will discover a collection of 1200 instruments from all eras and all continents, and, above all, be able to hear them thanks to ingenious infrared headphones.

THE CINQUANTENAIRE AND THE EUROPEAN DISTRICT

The Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium
Find out about the evolution of the animal kingdom in majestic surroundings. From the bones of giant whales to display cases swarming with insects that are very much alive. But the star attraction must be the unforgettable parade of iguanodon skeletons, still impressive despite their 65 million years!

The Royal Museums of Art and History, the Cinquantenaire Museum
Thousands of years of civilisation recounted through the masterpieces that demonstrate the glory of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as the Far East and Pre-Columbian America. Children can participate in the creative workshops organised specially for them.

The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
One of the largest military museums in the world. The suits of armour, uniforms, flags and weapons from the past can be admired alongside the most recent equipment and tanks. The Air Force section of the museum presents 80 very impressive flying machines.

Autoworld
Car lovers will fantasise about getting behind the driving wheel of these 400-plus vehicles in perfect condition! Sparkling chrome, polished bodywork, brilliant leather – Autoworld houses one of the most superb collections in Europe.

WOLUWE - TERVUREN

Brussels Tram Museum
Place two rails alongside one another and imagine what could have rolled over them since 1869. Pulled by horses, propelled by the Electricity Fairy, nearly 150 tramways and other vehicles will transport you into the day-to-day though far from humdrum world of public transport. On weekends and public holidays some of these respectable vehicles courageously resume service to show us what it meant to travel in style, their drivers and conductors attired in period costume.

Royal Museum of Central Africa
All the specialists will tell you: this former palace that belonged to Leopold II houses is the richest African collection on the planet. These religious or everyday objects reveal the talents of unknown craftsmen that were later to inspire great artists such as Braque, Giacometti and Picasso.