What makes it 87% Solo-Friendly: A solo visitor easily spends 2-3 hours exploring vast global collections, joins small English tours or the free plaster-cast workshop, pays only €10, and finds safe, quiet galleries with seats and lockers.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for main collections and optional workshop without rush.
Self-guided permanent collection tour:
Wander galleries of prehistoric tools, Egyptian artifacts, medieval crafts and global decorative arts.
Tip: Grab a map at reception and start with the highest floor to avoid crowding.
Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco guided tour:
Join a 90-minute small-group walk through Victor Horta’s winter garden and period masterpieces.
Tip: Book at least three weeks ahead via public@kmkg-mrah.be to secure your spot.
Thursday plaster-cast workshop:
Observe craftsmen making 19th-century casts from ancient and medieval sculptures on-site.
Tip: Visit between 13:30–16:00 on Thursdays; no reservation required.
Digital discovery trail:
Scan decorative art exhibits with the free ErfgoedApp for audio clips, fun facts and quizzes.
Tip: Download the app before your visit and bring headphones for clear sound.
Museum shop browsing:
Explore design books, Art Nouveau prints and unique souvenirs to remember your visit.
Tip: Stop by the shop after touring to avoid carrying purchases through galleries.

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!
Visit on weekday mornings outside local school holidays to enjoy quieter galleries.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission | EUR 10 |
| Art Nouveau guided tour | EUR 15 |
| Coffee or snack | EUR 3 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 28 |
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