Belgium army Museum, Brussels
World War 2 - Military museums - Airplanes & Helicopters - World War 1 - Tanks, Guns, Ground equipments
An interesting visit to learn about the History of Belgium.
History and description
At the end of the 19th century, King Leopold II dreams of turning Brussels into a capital rivalling Paris. The swampy field, once used as exercise grounds by the Civic Guard, is remodelled into a park. Exhibition buildings and a monumental archway rise among the trees.
The Military museum is created for the World Exhibition of 1910 and finds a permanent home in the Jubilee Park (Parc du Cinquantenaire) in 1923.
Highlights 1:
The museum hosts weapons, uniforms, paintings and even 2 ships!
Highlights 2:
Do not miss the impressive Planes Gallery. Close to it, you can also find a little exhibition area for battle tanks.
Highlights 3:
The WW2 section has a very modern and lively museography.
Highlights 4:
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions: usually 2 at the same time.
A tip for a unique visit
I would advise you to take an audio guide. Price is about 2/3 €.
How getting there
Tram: 81 & 82 Bus: 12, 21, 22, 27, 28, 36, 61, 80 Train / Subway: Merode of Schuman Car: there is a car park on the Cinquantenaire Square.
A tip to eat
Cafeteria is open from 11am to 4pm. (But not much to eat there!)
Useful information
Open hours
Tuesday through Sunday, from 9am till noon and from 1pm to 4.45pm. The aviation hall remains open all day, even during lunch break.
Visit duration
1/2 day
Entry fees
Free!
Contact
+ 32 (0)2 737 78 33
Access security
The museum is accessible for disabled persons.
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Belgium army Museum, Brussels
An interesting visit to learn about the History of Belgium.
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