Things to Do in Bruxelles, Brussels

Explore the lively atmosphere around the Grand-Place and the famous Manneken Pis, with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. Don't miss the trendy shops on Rue Dansaert and the delicious fries at Place Jourdan.

Mont des ArtsHistoric Landmark
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of BelgiumArt Museum
Cinquantenaire Park and museumsCity Park

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Top things to do in Bruxelles

Mont des Arts
★ 4.6 · 17.4k
Historic Landmark★
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
★ 4.5 · 10.3k
Art Museum★
Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Cinquantenaire Park and museums
★ 4.6 · 40.6k
City Park★
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
Every day
6 AM – 10 PM
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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
★ 4.5 · 6.3k
History Museum★
military museum in Brussels, Belgium
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Magritte Museum
★ 4.3 · 8.6k
Art Museum★
Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Natural Sciences Museum of Belgium
★ 4.5 · 14.6k
Science Museum
Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Studio Ôm Yoga Pilates Reformer
★ 5.0 · 253
Yoga Studio
A studio in Brussels offering group classes and private coaching in Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Thai Massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7 PM
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Autoworld
★ 4.6 · 12.5k
History Museum
From vintage carriages to iconic racing cars, via presidential limousines in a spacious car museum.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Train World
★ 4.6 · 6.5k
History Museum
Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Caroline Music
★ 4.6 · 751
Record Store
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
1 PM – 6:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Bruxelles

La Villa in the Sky
Michelin ★
Modern European· $$$$
Enter the IT Tower and take the lift up to the 23rd floor, before walking up two more flights of stairs.
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BOZAR
★ 4.5 · 8.5k
Live Music
Center & theater embracing the fine arts, classical concerts, exhibitions & screenings.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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My Little Cup
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Coffee Shop· €1–10
Hip, compact & minimalist coffee shop offering specialty brews & espresso drinks, plus pastries.
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BARKBOY
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Coffee Shop· €1–10
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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GUS
★ 4.8 · 464
Belgian· €25-€80
Pierre Baeyens and Jonathan Delhière acquaint you with the “brassonomy” concept (beer meets gastronomy) in their cosy brasserie.
Mon
Closed
Tue
12 PM – 1:30 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7 PM – 9 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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BRUSSELS CHERRY DELICATESSEN
★ 4.5 · 547
Café & Bakery· €1–10
A cozy shop located just a few meters away from the European quarter in Brussels and a new location in Flagey!
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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