#Masterpieces

La Maison du Roi (The King’s House)

The most important work in our collection is undoubtedly the building that houses the museum. It is called “Maison du Roi” in French and “Broodhuis” in Dutch. This neo-Gothic building, as we know it today, dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. Its unparalleled history perfectly reflects the heritage of the city.
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Visitor information

Dear visitors,

Are you an individual visitor? To make the most of your visit to the museum, we advise you to book via our reservation platform

For groups : reservation requests must be submitted minimum 3 weeks before the visit via our online form

The museum does not have an elevator. The entrance to the museum and the upper floors are only accessible by stairs. To find out more about access to and facilities at the museum, see our FAQs.

Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your visit

 

Open
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 > 17:00 

Closed
Monday and 01.01, 01.05, 01.11, 11.11, 25.12
24.12 & 31.12: the museum closes its doors at 16:00

News

La Copie at the Museum

11.09.25 > 01.02.26

For its fourth edition, “La Copie” is coming to the Museum!
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Naked! The First Prizes of the Academy of Brussels

21.10.25 > 01.03.26

The Brussels City Museum exhibits a dozen academic drawings that won prizes between 1841 and 1885. For conservation and study purposes, these graphic works were transferred to the museum in 2024.
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First Sunday of the Month

07.12.25

Every first Sunday of the month, the museum opens its doors for free. To help you discover the collections, our guides are at your disposal in the museum's rooms.
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The role of the ornamentalist Georges Houtstont in the architectural transformation of Brussels during the Belle Époque

11.12.25

The presence of Georges Houtstont (1832-1912) in Brussels, from 1862 until his death, coincided with a period of profound urban and architectural change in the capital.
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