What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: Children enter free and get Bingo sheets, mystery games and an app-based quest, yet parents must supervise in fragile galleries and there are few hands-on zones compared with science venues.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Covers main collections, kids activities, and breaks without rush.
Bingo! Wild of the Americas:
Collect animal images hidden in artworks from the Americas.
Tip: Pick up the bingo sheet at reception. Guide younger kids to spot large images first.
Quest through the new arts:
Use the ErfgoedApp trail to explore Belgian Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Tip: Download the free app before arrival and share a tablet so kids can take turns.
Murder in the Museum:
Solve a medieval mystery with cards and dice among cloister sculptures.
Tip: Ask for the game pack at the desk. Play near the medieval gallery for clues.
Plaster-cast Workshop visit:
Watch craftsmen create plaster copies of ancient sculptures.
Tip: Visit on Thursday afternoons at 13:30. No reservation needed and it’s free.

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!
Weekday mornings in spring and fall have lighter crowds. In winter, afternoons are especially calm for slow-paced gallery visits.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission (2) | EUR 20 |
| Kids admission (2) | EUR 0 |
| Souvenir at museum shop | EUR 15 |
| Snack break | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 45 |
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