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- measham2Accrington, UK92 contributionsSome odd reviews here where I can only assume visitors didn't make the most of their trip. The surrounding area is a little uninspiring but the Atomium itself is impressive from the outside. €15 felt slightly steep initially but once inside it's probably right. At the top there is a bar and restaurant with some great views then on the way back down there are some light shows and history on the structure. We were there almost two hours, worth the tram ride out.Written October 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Melanie TNew York City, NY4,543 contributionsWhat a cool museum! It's included in the Brussels Card but if you don't have it, tickets are €15, which I think is still worth it. It's so unique. It's a collection of musical instruments from all over the world, and many of them are hundreds of years old. All of the instruments are in a glass case or behind a rope (for obvious reasons) and they give you an audio guide to listen to what it sounds like. There were so many instruments I had never even heard of.
We got there at around 10:30 on a Saturday and there were a good amount of people there already (they open at 9:30). It got crowded later on so I would recommend going on a weekday if you can. We spent about an hour and a half there and got through most of everything we wanted. There are four floors, so at first, we were listening to every piece but eventually we started to just choose the things we were interested in. If you were to listen to everything, my guess is that it would probably take 3-4 hours. They have over 2,000 instruments.
Highly recommend, if you love music and are looking for something different to do!Written November 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kirsty32 contributionsWe visited as a group of 5, 4 of whom have no interest in cars whatsoever. This was surprisingly a really fun afternoon activity. The whole place was laid out really well (could maybe do with some guidance for which direction to start but I don't think it really matters), there was clear and interesting information relating to all of the cars on display. Most of these were in 3 languages (I think French, Dutch and English) but ones we came across without English had a qr code to scan to access the written info. The entire place was spotlessly clean including the toilets. The James Bond temporary exhibition was really well done too and showed scenes from the movie that included the vehicles on display. One thing to note would be the gift shop which I imagine would be the highlight of many childrens visits - it is definitely more of a shop for car enthusiasts and not somewhere to pick up a £5 matchbox car. Overall, would definitely recommend!Written August 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NicoleMBend, Oregon, United States16 contributionsThis is a spectacular museum! The interior architecture and layout is stunning. The dinosaur exhibit is even MORE stunning! It was quiet when we visited and we couldn't believe the quality and quantity of large dinosaur exhibits. It's totally worth it to bring the whole family and spend a couple of hours discovering each room. Recommend!Written September 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CJTravelerTexasTexas9,003 contributionsPersons in Brussels for the first time should consider visiting the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, which house an impressive collection. Despite requiring considerable walking and navigating a number of stairs, these museums are well done. I was particularly impressed with the lighting in these museums, which made photography easy.Written October 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kath Mather14 contributionsReally enjoyed this. The staff went out of their way to help us make the most out of our visit. Exceptionally helpful and friendly staff.Written October 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tom Huttom18 contributionsOn a wet day in Brussels we came across train world.
The staff on site were very knowledgable and welcoming.
The entrance is right by the train station.
There are so many exhibits to see and you have the option to use a digital guide, which is very informative.
Towards the end of the museum, there is even a train simulator, where you can drive a train!
Really worth the visit and I would highly recommend.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Corinne L9 contributionsThe museum is very big. You could spend more than a day here if you wanted to read everything displayed. We didn't. We enjoyed seeing the aircrafts and tanks. Actually, we saw 2 of the tanks started and driven as they looked like they had to move them around to reposition them. It was awesome to see. The view from the lookout at the top was amazing.Written October 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JERSEYGROWN324 contributionsMy Belgium- Brussels long term friend suggested that we visit knowing that I enjoyed the Art Nouveau Period. I purchased timed and dated tickets on their website from the USA along with a combined visit to the Hannon House to follow- a short walking distance nearby. We visited in September of 2023. This is a self-guided tour of 5- floors of living space with original l furnishings. On the day of my visit the grand room was open to the rear garden that clearly showed that the beauty inside flows to the outside as well. The kitchen, bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, window placements, greenhouse, along with period Imani pottery, wall of Delft tiles, and original furnishings were highlights. The number of visitors is limited so you can walk with ease and at leisure throughout the house. I would plan on spending about 1 hour in the house to appreciate its beauty. I would recommend reading about Victor Horta on the House website prior to your visits so you can just sit back and take in the visual beauty of this Art Nouveau Home.Written October 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yaron EHadera, Israel233 contributionsVery nice collection of contemporary art and the visit to Rene Magritte's house was very interesting. This should be coupled with the Museum of Fine Art which has a huge collection of his worksWritten October 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Melanie TNew York City, NY4,543 contributionsMoof stands for the Museum of Figurines. It also says 'Comics Museum' so just make sure you don't get it mixed up with the Comics Arts Museum because that one is very different. We stopped in on a Friday just after 4:15 with the Brussels Card. There weren't too many people there at that time. It's a pretty fun museum with lots of figurines, and even life size superhero statues. It's not very big because I guess you can really only fill a place with so many figurines. We spent about 45 minutes to walk through everything, so you don't need too much time to explore everything.Written November 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yaron EHadera, Israel233 contributionsThe collection is am amazing.
So many sides of the artist we did not know, his works on films and the expressionistic period.
The only down side was the lighting, spot lights on the paintings give a glare which in many cases prevents from having a full view of the paintingWritten October 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Becky HBurnham, UK84 contributionsFascinated by the garden and Art-Deco interior. It was a really good experience for me discovering sculptures in the garden and entering the maze modelled on the mythological Daedalus.
Similarly, each room inside the house has been beautifully decorated with warm colours and fine art; it was a pleasure to discover more about the significance of David and Alice van Buuren in Uccle, Brussels.Written October 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joel CUnited Kingdom41 contributionsGood visit for a couple of hours. Lots of focus on Belgian and European comics (I think zero mention of American superheroes).
Absolutely fascinating sections on how comics are written formatted, drawn and published. My friend and I spent ages laughing in the Boerke section.
Shame there was no section dedicated to Tintin, but at least it was available in the shop. The building itself is gorgeous and I will be seeking out comic recommendations from the museum.Written August 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lucian MConstanta, Romania2,518 contributionsThe Musée de la ville de Bruxelles is housed by the building that is face to face with the City Hall, namely the Maison du Roi, or Broodhuis, that is, the Bread Market – that's because on this place the bakers' guild sold bread many years ago.
The museum holds many exhibits that are related to the city: different objects, paintings, tapestries, sculptures, sketches, Manneken Pis ... the original, it is said.
Access to the museum can also be paid in cash, not only by card, as is the case in other museums in Brussels. If you are in the Grand Place, it's worth going into the museum to learn more about the history of the city.Written November 15, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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