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Museum van de Stad Brussel/Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles
Grand Place, Brussel, 1000, Belgium
+32 2 279 4350
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Housed in Maison du Roi, a beautiful 16th century mansion on Grand Place, is this museum dedicated to the history of Brussels. Here one can follow the development of art, politics, economics and social life throughout Brussels’ history. Aside from the gorgeous exhibit of paintings by renowned Belgian artist Breughel, one can also visit the amusing display of some 627 of Manneken Pis' costumes. Admission: EUR3; groups of 12 or more EUR1.3.

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Directions

Centraal Station/Gare Centrale: metro 1a & 1b

Hours

Tu to Su from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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