Brussels is an architecturally rich city with a great wealth of history to discover. Though not Belgium’s most popular destination, it offers the most bang for your buck if you’re a museum lover. Check out these five museums for a wonderful experience.
The Museum of Brussels City is the best way to get an understanding of the social, political and economic history of the region. With three floors to discover it can take an entire morning to explore. Be sure to check out the 100 costumes of the Mannekin Pis and the legend of the Peeing Boy.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Belgium
The Royal Museum sits atop the Mont des Arts and displays a fascinating collection of both historical and modern art. With a heavy focus on Belgian artists, you’ll find many of the featured works done right here in Brussels. The museum is known for its human society exhibits.
Perhaps the most fascinating museum in Brussels, the MIM boasts more than 8,000 instruments nestled inside its steel and glass walls. Not only are the instruments a work of art, but so is the architecture. The audio guide plays compositions of music of each instrument you come across as you go along.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Brussels is famous for its delicious chocolate confections, particularly pralines. The Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate features live demonstrations of the chocolate-making process with a master chocolatier, along with information on the origin of the cocoa bean.
The BELvue Museum resides in what was once a palace, previously converted into a hotel before finally becoming a museum. The architecture itself is a wonderful work of art. The history thoroughly details the history of Belgium dating 1830 to the present day. It’s a must for history buffs.
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