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Comics Art Museum

20 Rue des Sables, Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Description

The Comics Art Museum (Centre belge de la Bande dessinée) is dedicated to Belgian comic books with a focus on the historical aspects as well as the creative process, on Hergé and Tintin, Peyo and the Smurfs, and the magazine Spirou. There is also a room dedicated to animation and merchandising. The museum is housed in an Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta.

Access & Transport

The museum is 200m north of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula and a 10mins walk from the Grand-Place. The Congrès train station (S1) is next door Recommended parking is City Parking on Boulevard Pacheco and the Botanique metro (2, 6) and tram station (92, 93) is only 150m away. Information for disabled visitors: https://www.comicscenter.net/en/practical-information/disabled-visitors

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with either the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula or the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Meta review

Mixed online reviews for this venue. Many enjoy learning about the conception and creative process but also note that they are not familiar with most of the works and characters outside of the usual suspects - Tintin is not the focus here, there is a separate museum for that outside the city. There is a substantial percentage of reviewers who were somehow expecting something else and/or who feel too much material is in French. Some negative comments about pricing as well.

Environmental & Social

Small carbon footprint from electricity consumption and helps preserve the country's artisic heritage.

Conclusion

The country has left a clear mark in the history of comic strips, but we feel that the Comics Art Museum is not quite up to the mark despite its hefty entrance price (by European standards). Best for fans of Bande Dessinée and those who have already seen the highlights of Brussels.

Key positive

Family-friendly activity

Key negative

Expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 1h before closing. Closed on 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€10
8
Adult
26 - 64
€13
9
Teen & Young
12 - 25
€10
6
Child
6 - 11
€6
4
Infant
0 - 5
€0
0
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:17

Price for family€36

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