What makes it 85% Couple-Friendly: Couples can wander at their pace, book the 90-min Art Nouveau tour, browse the design shop, rest in benches, and share an affordable cultural date, though evening opening is limited to special events.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for a self-guided tour, a special workshop visit, and a stroll in the park without rushing
Self-Guided Permanent Collection Tour:
Stroll through prehistoric tools, Egyptian mummies, medieval tapestries, Asian Buddhas and Art Nouveau pieces at your own pace.
Tip: Buy tickets online to skip the line and begin in the less crowded Egyptian galleries.
Art Nouveau & Deco Small-Group Tour:
Join a 90-minute English tour focusing on Victor Horta’s restored winter garden and works by Horta, Van de Velde and Hankar.
Tip: Book at least three weeks ahead via public@kmkg-mrah.be for a selected Sunday slot.
Plaster-Cast Workshop Viewing:
Watch craftsmen create 19th-century plaster copies of ancient and medieval sculptures in their original workshop.
Tip: Visit on Thursday afternoons (13:30–16:00) for free entry; check holiday closures on the museum website.
Museum Shop Browsing:
Explore design books, prints, postcards and Art Nouveau souvenirs before you leave.
Tip: Stop by at the end of your visit; many items cost under €20 as unique keepsakes.

Andreas Brockhaus
One of my favorite museums in Brussels, though to be fair, I'm really interested in Roman history, and they have some really great exhibits including mosaics, statues, a painted wall from Pompeii and even a huge model of ancient Rome. The art deco exhibit is also quite good. The museum is not crowded, has good English descriptions, and the staff are very helpful. I would recommend visiting if you'...
Georgiana Raducanu
Me and my 10 year old daughter loved it very much! It is very big, you have space to visit to sit and enjoy, and they have so many big objects, statues , vases, from many cultures. I've been 2 times and I would still go and not get bored.
Rngnese
It's rumored to be Hogwarts and it really felt like it when I walked in. It was definitely worth a visit and the plus point was that there weren't too many visitors that day so I felt like I owned the whole museum. It was pretty cool, sometimes it felt a bit eerie to be alone in some areas.
Anastasia Shibanova
One of my favourite museums in Brussels. Very interesting collections from different times and cultures from almost all around the world. You can easily spend there several hours. Always polite and attentive service at the reception.
Ana DL
One of the best kept secrets in Bruxelles. To see the whole museum, you’d need a day! It’s not the most modern museum presentation wise, but its content is well preserved. From the Syrian mosaics, to their Egyptian mummies, their cloister and real Easter Island head, this museum is a joy to visit. Not too crowded and a hop and skip from two metros. I highly recommend it!
In spring and summer, pair your visit with a picnic or photo stop in Cinquantenaire Park. In winter, weekday mornings are quieter and ideal for your self-guided route.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum admission (2 adults) | EUR 20 |
| Art Nouveau guided tour (2 × €15) | EUR 30 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 50 |
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