BELvue museum

Museum · Pl. de Brouckere

BELvue museum

Museum · Pl. de Brouckere

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Pl. des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Interactive museum exploring Belgium's history and democracy  

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Pl. des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

belvue.be
@BELvuemuseum

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Pl. des Palais 7, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

+32 2 500 45 54
belvue.be
@BELvuemuseum

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"An Interactive Look at Belgium's History Most visitors to Brussels (and even many locals) don’t know much about Belgian history. Despite the country’s relatively short (by European standards) existence, it has a fascinating story. You can learn all about it in the small and interactive BELVue Museum. The BELVue is located next to the Royal Palace in Brussels and also serves as the entrance to the former Palace of Coudenberg archaeological site (see the Highlight here: http://www.afar.com/highlights/underground-history-at-the-former-palace-of-brussels). Don’t pass up the chance to get an overview of how Belgium came to be and what it’s all about. The BELVue is also home to Green Kitchen, an organic lunch spot popular with politicians and office-workers in the area. The restaurant features huge salads and hot meals prepared fresh daily."

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@afar

"An Interactive Look at Belgium's History Most visitors to Brussels (and even many locals) don’t know much about Belgian history. Despite the country’s relatively short (by European standards) existence, it has a fascinating story. You can learn all about it in the small and interactive BELVue Museum. The BELVue is located next to the Royal Palace in Brussels and also serves as the entrance to the former Palace of Coudenberg archaeological site (see the Highlight here: http://www.afar.com/highlights/underground-history-at-the-former-palace-of-brussels). Don’t pass up the chance to get an overview of how Belgium came to be and what it’s all about. The BELVue is also home to Green Kitchen, an organic lunch spot popular with politicians and office-workers in the area. The restaurant features huge salads and hot meals prepared fresh daily."

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pam kwai

Google
We were able to go free because Wednesday from 2 pm is open to public free of entrance fee. Can learn about the history of Belgium. Also they have rest area in the shop with high ceiling and air conditioning. A very good place for taking rest after long walk.

Nathan Wise

Google
The Belvue is a great way to learn about Belgium’s history and the story of the Belgium people. It was also a very nice surprise unplanned visit. It takes about 60 to 90 minutes to see everything and has a relatively low cost to enter. There are really great interactive displays and lots to read and discover. Give it a try and learn a bit the Belgium culture.

Karen Thürnau

Google
Great introduction into the history of Belgium since its foundation in 1831. I love to take my visitors here. The history of the building itself, on the site of the former Coudenberg Palace, is also a great reflection of Belgian history itself. I also love the romantic courtyard café/restaurant. Don't forget to visit the Royal Park before or after the BelVue visit (and enjoy a burger in the park's beergarden).

Taty Andrade Junqueira

Google
Nice museum. Nice to know about Belgium and a such nice way. English available in the museum so you can read and listen to history. Easy access. There is a locker free of charge and a coffee place in case you are hungry at the end.

Esther

Google
A museum about the history of Belgium but I found it quiet boring, you don't find information about everything that is inside the museum which is, in my opinion, a loss. During my visit there was also too many people, lots of groups, mainly kids that came with their teacher and it made it difficult to visit. I went a Tuesday morning and really didn't expect that many people around. The staff is kind and will help you for anything needed.

Alice Martins

Google
Incredible. Really tells you the story of Belgium in an interactive, dynamic and emotional way. No joke, it almost brought me to tears in some parts, and I'm not even Belgian. I cannot recommend it enough.

Bianca W

Google
Beautiful building filled with some great exhibitions. There's exhibits on the development of democracy in Belgium, the history of the city, migration, and some contemporary pieces thrown in. It's quite interesting and has a lot of history to show off.

RNDr. Miroslav Hajnoš, MSc

Google
⭐️ 🇧🇪 We visited a museum about Belgium and its history and centre for democracy. Museum takes you for one hour and you can discover a lot of good pieces of information about Belgium from migration, democracy, right, etc. Staff are so friendly and they help you with all need what you want 👍🏻
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Steven M.

Yelp
The BELvue Museum is something we ended up doing by accident because we were doing the Coudenburg downstairs. The BELvue Museum is a beautiful display of history spanning what I believe was two or three floors and filled with Belgian history from the wars and economic struggles to growth and prosperity. I really enjoyed seeing so many different paintings, books, and photos from throughout the cities history and thought the overall presentation was beautiful and the same can be said for the large red spiral staircase that went upstairs, so beautiful. Overall, the BELvue Museum is definitely worth checking out and something I probably should have spent more time on, but my tummy was rumbling and lunch was needed pretty soon. Just a heads up, if you do this and the Coudenburg you save on admission to both so I definitely recommend doing that!
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Pascale L.

Yelp
If you want to know a little more about Belgium without reading the 500 hundred pages of a history book, this is where you want to go! The 18th century building is magnificent yet homey. The place is very peaceful. There are a lot of items to see and they have dedicated activities for small children. It's a perfect spot for a rainy Sunday morning. If by any chance the sun peeks through, you can enjoy the nice terrace for a meal. I think the restaurant has a covered terrace too... Last but not least, it's cheap! 5 euros...no excuse.
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Deb G.

Yelp
Um...I hate to say this, but BELvue Museum, you are kind of dull. I went there with the thought that I should learn something about the country in which I'm spending a week. I did that, although all that really stuck with me was the royalty (sorry, but it's the most interesting) and the crazy Flemish separatists (ooh, they sound a little nutty). Luckily, it was a free Sunday (the first of the month), or I may have been a bit peeved to spend 5 euro on it.

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Belvue charts the history of Belgium, and more particularly the history of the Belgian royal family. For a country formed in the early 1800s, Belgium has a very difficult and chequered history that it's not always easy for outsiders to appreciate. This museum will help considerably: it presents a surprisingly honest view of Belgium's history, even its difficult relationship with the Congo. It's refreshingly candid, and there is enough detail to give you an extremely good overview of Belgium in a short time, without ever getting too bogged down in trivialities. You can also go down to the archaeological dig beneath the museum, where they have excavated a medieval street of shops. Most excitingly, you can gaze at a variety of Belgian royal memorabilia, including an inkstand owned by the Belgians' favourite king, Albert I. Don't miss it on a short chocolate-and-beer break to Belgium.
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