Sewer Museum

It is a very interesting museum. You can learn how sewers work and discover the history of Brussels' sewers. Unfortunately, there are no English descriptions next to the exhibits. During the visit, you can also access part of the sewer system, so be prepared for the characteristic smell and to get a bit dirty.

Absolutely fascinating and well worth a visit. You actually get to see the river and smell the sewer! Might not sound like the most fun place to visit but it really is interesting and well done.

Highly recommend the museum even though it's a bit far from Brussels central. Wish they had more English signs around but they had an English audio guide so it wasn't too bad. Due to heavy rains sewer was closed so maybe call to check ahead.

This museum is insane and an absolute must-visit for anyone who can stomach it! At first, my friends and I were pretty disappointed because the exhibits were very basic and the space was small. While the infographics were in French, they provided us with books to follow along in English, which was nice, but still not exactly what we were expecting. Then, we discovered the lower level. They had many more exhibits, a reconstruction of a sewer tunnel for you to walk through, and also... AN ACTUAL SEWER! We were confused at first, but one of the hilarious employees personally escorted us down to the sewer level of the museum and walked with us through the sewer to the second building of the museum (that we hadn't even noticed because it was across the street)! I will not lie, it was a sewer so it did not smell good, it was moist, and it was dark. But it was an actual sewer that we were able to walk through! There's a grated platform throughout that you walk on as you explore. While it is sturdy, it is not stable and it can be a little slippery, but overall the museum is a very fun, one-of-a-kind experience that I will be recommending to EVERYONE! Absolutely unbeatable, especially for the price! Go!

I love weird museums like this, and this one is well put together with everything you need to know about sewers and it's history in Brussels. After seeing manhole covers on the street my whole life, it was fun to see the other view.

Definitely worth a visit! If you're having trouble finding the entrance, it's the southern building in the median strip between the two roads. Just walk around till you find the painted wooden doors. The audio guide is great for English speakers and you shouldn't feel as though you missed out on too much because the info in the museum is all in Dutch and French. We learned a lot about how sewers (underappreciated infrastructure!) work. Going through the actual sewer was an experience; watch out for the spiders!!

Very interested place to visit. Make sure to wear a mask as the smell at the sewers are not very pleasant.

If you have a fascination for the underworld, then this is the place for you. I was lucky to visit this museum when it was quiet, and I loved the experience. Never walked along a sewage pipe before, so that was new. Loads of information and history. It's a must for learning about the modern city you live in.