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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels

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Take in a wide range of art, including works from the Belgian masters, at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, a collection of the country's four most important museums. Two of the museums are located in the center of Brussels in the Coudenberg neighborhood: the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Ancient Art. The Museum of Ancient Art was built as the Palais des Beaux-Arts funded by King Leopold II and showcases the artwork in large galleries. The other two museums are a few kilometers from the city center and house the work of specific artists: the Constantin Meunier Museum and the Antoine Wiertz Museum. Reach the Meunier Museum by tram lines 23, 90, 94 and the Wiertz Museum from the Luxembourg station. These two museums are free to enter and tour. All of the museums are free on the first Wednesday of every month, and with the Brussels Card. Alternatively, buy a combo ticket for all of the museums, including the Magritte Museum, for a discount and for convenience. These tickets are available at any of the museum's reception desks. Add Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium to your Brussels travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Brussels road trip planning site.

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium reviews

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By Craciunescu D

A very nice and spacious place for seeing art The museum wasn’t busy and I had a lot of time to explore I understood better Bruegel after I saw a movie about his pictures

A very nice and spacious place for seeing art The museum wasn’t busy and I had a lot of time to explore I understood better Bruegel after I saw a movie about his pictures more »
By ilyavanmarle

The number one reason why to visit this museum: 'The Death of Marat'. The death of Jean-Paul Marat, the French revolutionary, was a political assassination avant la lettre! The best man suffered...

The number one reason why to visit this museum: 'The Death of Marat'. The death of Jean-Paul Marat, the French revolutionary, was a political assassination avant la lettre! The best man suffered... more »
By Maxwell M

So much to see in a beautiful building. Great selection of paintings well laid out in a bright spacious area. Plenty of time to seek out what you like and want to study.

So much to see in a beautiful building. Great selection of paintings well laid out in a bright spacious area. Plenty of time to seek out what you like and want to study. more »

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By Collins

A must visit when you are in Brussels. Beautiful building, amazing collection of artwork! You can easily spend a whole day wandering around. Staff were friendly and helpful. Entrance is free on the first Wednesday of the month! The old masters collection is simply amazing. Lockers and drinking water available.

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By Jan Neirynck

Magritte has his own space in this great museum and only this exhibition is already worth while the visit. Vast collection of old masters and always most interesting temporary exhibition. At this moment a retrospective on the cubism period of Pablo Picasso. Free lockers ( bring a piece of one euro though...) or free cloackroom.

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By Albina Pi

This wonderful museum proposes interesting exhibitions and activities. Many important discoveries and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed. Place to be in Brussels, perfectly located and always surprising!

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By Emilia

One of the most beautiful museums i’ve ever been!! Beautiful place and beautiful works of art!! Definitely recommend to visit!! Everyone who love art and even those who aren’t the biggest fans should visit this place because it’s breathtaking!!

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By Bruno Van de Voorde

A lot of amazing artworks in an equally beautiful building. Plenty of potential to be found here, maybe a « late-night event » would be a fun way for young professionals to relax after work and listen to experts talk about these artworks?

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