Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium
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Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium - by Diego Farra on Google
Description
The Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium is located in Bruxelles and holds the most extensive display of fossilised Iguanodon skeletons in the world (30 of them that were discovered in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s). Other natural history exhibits cover the evolution of man during the last ice age in Western Europe, recent and extinct mammals, the whale hall (skeletons of whales, dolphins, etc.), the Inshango bone (Prehistoric bone counting tool), and sections focused on minerals, insects, and shells.
Access & Transport
The museum is located at 29 rue Vautier, close to the European Parliament building and Leopold Park. Buses 34 and 80 stop there with more options including a train station at 'Luxembourg', 5mins walk away. The closest metro stations are Trône/Troon (2, 6) and Maelbeek (1, 5), both 1.2km away (15mins walk)
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit there with either the Leopold Park, Parlamentarium and/or the House of European History.
Environmental & Social
Educational with marginal environmental impact (electricity)
Conclusion
This natural history museum is one of the best cultural activities in Brussels for families. The collections are extensive and exhibits of good quality, in particular the dinosaurs' skeletons. Recommended for all ages
Key positive
Great family activity
Impressive dinosaurs' skeletons
Key negative
Slightly repetitive and expensive (by European museum standards)
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday -
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00