Belgium: Brussels
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Events
Dinosaurs Gallery
The biggest dinosaur exhibition in Europe opened its doors on the 27th of October 2007!
Discover the impressive tyrannosaurus, the spiky triceratops, the long diplodocus, the jagged stegosaurus and the streamlined olorotitan.
But the original fossils of the Bernissart iguanodons are the absolute stars of the show our national pride and joy!
The exhibition uses multimedia to bring these skeletons back to life - tens of millions of years coming at you in a fraction of a second.
Shivers guaranteed!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening hours
Open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 am to 4.45 pm
Saturday, Sunday and school holidays (except July and August) from 10 am to 6 pm
Closed on Monday, on 25/12, 1/1 and 1/5
Prices
General admission: adults: € 7- 6-17-year-olds € 4,5 - students, senior citizens and disabled people: € 6
Access
Public transport: Brussels-Luxemburg train station • subway Maalbeek (line 1) and Troon (line 2) • bus stop Museum (line 34 and 80), bus stop Parnassus (line 38, 60, 95 and 96) • b-excursion: 131 for individuals •
Muséum des Sciences naturelles
rue Vautier 29
1000 Brussels
