Musée Horta

While the facade was covered when we visited, we did get to see the entire interior of the house. It's remarkable. It has been brilliantly restored and shows a great deal of genius in design. You get to see every room, from top to bottom. It's amazing. You should definitely buy tickets in advance, though. We got there right at 2 and we're able to get in, but they were not letting everyone in after us.

It is a wonderful Musée in order to see one of the most importantant architectural examples of art nouveau. I booked free ticket of the first Sunday of the in advance for 6 people. It was good experience to discover Victor Horta's house.

Obviously its a must visit in Brussels if you like Victor Horta's work and the whole Art Nouveau movement. It's truly inspirational. It's actually Horta's townhouse and workshop, built between 1898 and 1901, where he spent quite some time during his lifetime. Also on the UNESCO world heritage list. Pictures are NOT allowed anywhere in the house, during our visit they were working on some floors which were inaccessible. Sad that it wasn't mentioned when booking the visit. Reservations beforehand are obligatory. Staff downstairs was accommodating and friendly, especially in the "book and gift -store". The lady running the place not so much. We felt "oversighted" and breathed upon the whole time, which took a lot of enjoyment out of the visit. I guess because we were a little bit more enthusiastic than they are used too. But art and architecture shouldn't be a stiff occasion. It's there to be enthusiastic about. Beyond that, beautiful house, especially the basement for Victor's house-staff, it gave me throw-back-in-time-vibes. I felt as among it's original staff preparing food for Victor and his wife. Put it on your Art Nouveau list for sure. Ignore the people following you at all times, or break the ice and bombard them with questions. ;)

If you love architectur and especially art nouveau, you will love this place. Giving detailed background on the art nouveau movement in Brussels with the beautiful example of this Building, this is one of the gems of Brussels. During our visit we could also see the ongoing work of the restaurateurs, which was amazing to see live.

I did not enter the Horta Museum as one enters a museum. I entered it the way one enters a mind—carefully, alert to small signals, aware that nothing here was accidental. This was not a house preserved for nostalgia, but a space arrested mid-thought. Victor Horta built this place for himself at the turn of the century, and it shows in ways that no explanatory panel can fully capture. The house does not perform for visitors. It works. The stairs spiral not to impress but to solve a problem of movement. The iron curves are not decorative flourishes; they are structural sentences, written in metal. Every line seems to ask the same question: how should a modern person live? Light is the true protagonist. It drops from above, slides along walls, bends around corners as if guided by an unseen hand. Rooms are arranged not by hierarchy but by flow. You move through the house the way thought moves—sometimes forward, sometimes looping back, never abruptly. It becomes clear that Horta was less interested in rooms than in transitions. What strikes you most is the absence of theatricality. This is Art Nouveau stripped of perfume. Elegant, yes, but also disciplined. The furniture, the mosaics, the door handles all speak the same language, and none of them raise their voice. This was not a house designed to host society, but one meant to sustain concentration. A place to think, to draw, to refine. The house has survived abandonment, subdivision, and near erasure, before being restored and opened as a museum. Yet it resists museification. You don’t feel like a spectator. You feel like an intruder allowed temporary access to a private logic. Even now, the space seems mildly surprised by your presence. Leaving the Horta Museum, there is no sense of having seen a masterpiece in the traditional sense. Instead, there is something subtler and more unsettling: the feeling that architecture, when taken seriously, can shape not only how we move, but how we think. And that Victor Horta, more than designing a style, quietly designed a way of being in the world.

The museum is a house of Victor Horta and his family, it is interesting and beautiful. But the fact that you can't make picture of it in my opinion is stupid. I had entrance as a part of Art Pass, and booked the visit in advance.

Don’t bother coming here. Information was not related on the google. We came all the way from the Centre to find a piece of A4 paper stick to the window saying it closed while google showed it’s opened. Waste of time and energy. I thought something this famous would have a better way of communication to public.

As one of the originators of the Art Nouveau movement (in the style of the ubiquitous Paris Metro signs) Victor Horta's museum is a quick and interesting visit. The somewhat draconian administration of highly timed admission and all photos prohibited serves to keep tours moving but definitely limits enjoyment and memories. An interesting visit to a well kept museum that is a public transport/taxi away from city centre. Reservations are mandatory and the website easy to navigate. Be sure to spend a little time in the back courtyard/gardens.

The museum is a bit off-the-beaten-track in Brussels, but just about a 15 minute tram ride from the center, so not too bad. We goofed and didn't buy tickets in advance so had to sort that out when we got there and had to go find something to do for 2 hours while we waited our turns to enter. I am a big fan of the artistic style, so decided the wait was worth it. We went to get beer (no surprise if you have read any of my other reviews from Brussels). The museum was interesting if a bit cramped. But it was a home, after all, so in that sense, one cannot expect expansive galleries. I thought all of the tiny details the most amazing part of the house. By tiny details, I mean things like railing details, faucets, ornate bits and bobs all over the place. Love that. You have to follow a fairly clear path from the beginning to end in order to see the whole place. It goes up the front main entrance of the house and ends with what looked to be servant's quarters. A very interesting look into the life of a very talented artist of his time. Do book ahead to see this place!

Very popular museum that gets crowded so there is often a line waiting to get in. It's small but fascinating. The layout of the house is almost maze like with multiple levels, numerous staircases and little unexpected nooks and crannies everywhere. The details in the house really showcase the design aesthetic of Victor Horta and you really get a sense of his vision. I liked it a lot and thought it was worth the price. You have to check all bags and coats and there is no photography allowed.

Love Horta! The house is beautiful, a gem in the city. For all of you who love architecture, unmissable! No pictures allowed inside, family owns the copyrights Admission 8€ for adults Museum book 12€, available in several languages

This small museum was definitely worth the price of admission (10ish euros, cash and cards). They've done a great job restoring it, and the structure of the building is incredible. It's sad that there are no pictures allowed as it's extremely picturesque. The stairway is a showstopper but even the simpler rooms have an elegance to them. I would expect to spend an hour or a bit more here. There's not a ton of information in the booklet, but I think the building speaks for itself. Recommended for architecture and design fans.

Small house, not that much to see, the highlights were probably the dining room connected to a small living room, and the music room. Even the bedrooms (one bedroom, Simone Horta's bedroom, and the guest bedroom) weren't that interesting. There were some Art Noveau furnishings but nothing exemplary.

I was floored that anyone could give this petite gem anything less than 5 stars. There is one major annoying component and that is that you are not allowed to take photos and they tell you to even put your phone in their lockers! So, the house is just a stunning display of art nouveau and pretty much every little crevice is a work of art. Take time to look at things you wouldn't normally look at: door hinges, tiny bits of hardware, where a bannister connects to the wall- it's just a decadent confection of artwork, beautifully restored and a premium example of this style carried through all details. If you love art, design or architecture, this place is not to be missed if you are in Brussels. Bummer it doesn't open til 2, but worth the wait. The map they sell of other Horta buildings is deceptive in that things look closer than they are, so be advised on that. This was one of my favorite stops on our vacation. May it stay open for many years to come!

A beautiful museum in Victor Horta's house. The design of the house and the furniture are amazing, quite heavy though! Only 45 persons are allowed at the sale time inside but the wait was not that long. I could put 4 stars but due to the incredible lack of information in the museum and the arrogance of the man at the entrance... Nope! Entrance is 8 euros.

An absolutely beautiful home/museum, reasonably priced, no photos allowed. I loved it!

Bit of a wait (45-50min) but we got there late afternoon. They control the amount of people in the house, so you can really take your time to explore and appreciate all the details! Worth the wait if your a fan, but not much for kids. Cash only and minimal gift shop.

What an incredibly inspiring museum. I can almost imagine the house as it was during it's time. I missed seeing a kitchen at the time. The bathroom was stunning! This review was written in 2009.