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Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles), Brussels

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Discover how the capital city became what it is today at Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles). The museum showcases a scale model of Brussels in the Middle Ages and a whole host of artifacts specific to the city, including items used by all types of people, from craftsmen to aristocrats. Paintings, textiles, tapestries, and tools fill each room of the city hall, which houses the museum. You'll recognize the building by the ornate statuary and relief carvings that distinguish it in the Grand Place, the large square in the city center. Don't miss the display of 750 costumes for the city's iconic Mannequin Pis, the famous urinating fountain. The attraction is included on the BrusselsCard (available at the tourist office), or you can purchase a ticket upon arrival. Use our Brussels road trip planning app to add Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles) and other attractions to your Brussels vacation plans.
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Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles) reviews

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  • This was a very interesting tour about the history of the city and the building, . Has some gorgeous tapestries and other art. The guide was very entertaining and informative. Worth a visit. 
    This was a very interesting tour about the history of the city and the building, . Has some gorgeous tapestries and other art. The guide was very entertaining and informative. Worth a visit.  more »
  • The Musée de la ville de Bruxelles is housed by the building that is face to face with the City Hall, namely the Maison du Roi, or Broodhuis, that is, the Bread Market – that's because on this place.....  more
    The Musée de la ville de Bruxelles is housed by the building that is face to face with the City Hall, namely the Maison du Roi, or Broodhuis, that is, the Bread Market – that's because on this place.....  more »
  • It sits Right in the heart of Grand Place. A Really insightful museum that documents the history of the city and invokes and promotes different eras of history. There was some information that... 
    It sits Right in the heart of Grand Place. A Really insightful museum that documents the history of the city and invokes and promotes different eras of history. There was some information that...  more »
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  • This museum is unbelievably cool, including the building itself. It’s free with the Brussels Card - something I cannot recommend enough if you’re visiting the city for a couple days, as you can also add on an all-inclusive transit option for fairly cheap. It really gave me a greater appreciation for the city after learning more of its fascinating history.
  • Three level museum with lots of cool art, architecture and history. I really like the statues and things from olden Belgian times. It’s semi hidden in the Grand Place but you can find it if you look closely. Would recommended you come check it out!
  • Can't fault the museum. This was the last thing we visited while in Brussels while using the Brussels City Card. The architecture of the building alone is amazing, but the history of the building, Grand Place and the city in general is so rich. The museum provided us with an insight into the history of Brussels, about attacks on the city, famous artwork and sculptures and if course, the original Mannequin Pis is encased here. It was a great experience, shame we were so rushed with our own time and couldn't take everything in. Unfortunately the view of the building was partially blocked by a pop up stage :(
  • Fantastic place to visit with great atmosphere in the square and lively ambience all days but especially in the evenings when there’s music or concert. There’s some renovations work in progress that may restrict the view in one corner of the square but the charm is still there. A must visit place while in Brussels.
  • Gorgeous building filled with historical facts about Brussels. Definitely use the audio guide, it's available in English and gives lots of in depth information about the items you're looking at. This building also holds the original MannekenPis statue, the one in display in the city is a copy to protect the original from further damage. I very much enjoyed my visit here.

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