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Musical Instruments Museum

2 Rue Montagne de la Cour, Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Description

The Musical Instruments Museum of Bruxelles presents Belgian musical history, instruments from all over the world, and European musical traditions. The museum has a collection of over 8,000 instruments and is housed in the former Old England department store, an Art Nouveau building with a façade of girded steel and glass. A media guide with headset allows visitors to listen to nearly 200 musical extracts of the instruments on display.

Access & Transport

The museum entrance is on Rue Montagne de la Cour, just off the Place Royale. The square is served by tram lines 92 and 93 at the 'Royale' station. It is a 10mins walk to Centrale train and metro station (1, 5).

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the Place Royale, the Royal palace, one of the art museums (Magritte or Oldmasters & Fin de Siècle), or Mont des Arts. Brussels Park is also a great place for a break.

Meta review

This museum is not high up on the radar on travel blogges and magazines but does get very good online reviews. Visitors are impressed by the breadth of instruments and the background info available, together with the opportunity to listen some extracts via a headset. The experience is further enhanced by the delightful Art Nouveau building where the museum is located. The main criticism is that the curation could be more modern with perhaps some interactive exhibits.

Environmental & Social

Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Spreads culture and the arts

Conclusion

An atypical museum blending some historical, artistic, and technological aspects. Even non-music enthusiasts should find this interesting. Relatively expensive for adults but included in the Brussels Card.

Key positive

Extensive collection and attractive building

Centrally located with public transport options

Key negative

A little 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 at 16h00. Closed on 01 May, 01 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday09:30 - 17:00

Wednesday09:30 - 17:00

Thursday09:30 - 17:00

Friday09:30 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€13
Adult
19 - 64
€15
Child
3 - 18
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for students is €8

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