Royal Museum of the Armed Forces & Military History (War Heritage Institute)

Discover 1,000 years of military history in the heart of Brussels, from medieval weapons and armour to the F-16 fighter plane! Plunge into the history of the two World Wars with our magnificent permanent exhibitions, admire over 100 aircraft in the Aviation Hall and enjoy a unique panoramic view of Brussels from the Arcades in Cinquantenaire Park!
  • Tram: N° 81.
    Bus: N° 12, 21, 22, 27,28, 36, 61, 79, 80.
    Metro: Schuman or Merode.
    Train: Schuman or Merode.
    Car: Spacious car park available on the Parc du Cinquantenaire esplanade.
  • 1,5 Merode

This is one of the largest military museums in the world. It showcases 10 centuries of history, with no fewer than 130 aircraft from every era. An impressive collection of military uniforms from medieval times to the present day. An exhibition on the two great world wars. In short, the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History has everything to charm young and old alike. The train will be just the thing to take you to the Parc du Cinquantenaire!
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  • Price

    Enfants: 3,00 € - Normal: 6,00 € - Article 27: 1,25 €

The programme: * GUIDED TOUR - Riddles and grandeur: the Russian Hall In ca. thirty minutes, professional guides show you around in one of the galleries of the Royal Military Museum. * GUIDED TOUR “Standing guides” await you in the galleries to answer your questions and highlight exceptional pieces. * BEHIND THE SCENE - Aircraft restoration workshop: Dozens of employees work behind the scenes to register, study, restore and display our rich collections. Enter places normally closed to the public and meet the restorers/curators in the aircraft restoration workshop. * BEHIND THE SCENE - The textile collections and their restoration workshops: Dozens of employees work behind the scenes to register, study, restore and display our rich collections. Enter places normally closed to the public and meet the restorers/curators in the textile collections and their restoration workshops. * STANDS - Fun at the museum: You would like to have your picture taken in a First World War trench, sit first class in a Sabena plane or discover our masterpieces in a fun way? Various activities are offered all along the evening throughout the museum. * EXTRA MUROS - The Triumphal Arch and the Cinquantenaire peristyle – rooftop tour: Discover the architecture and some hidden treasures of the Cinquantenaire Park. The Royal Military Museum and the Art & History Museum are jointly organising this “Extra-Muros” among neighbours, with a visit to and from a piece of Brussels’ skyline. Discover the magnificent mosaics of the hemisphere, climb to the top of the triumphal arch and admire the palaces and gardens of the Cinquantenaire Park. ATTENTION: some activities require reservation, be sure to check the nocturnes website https://nocturnes.brussels/en/museum/royal-museum-of-the-armed-forces-and-military-history/