iArt & History Museum
The Art & History Museum, known as the Cinquantenaire Museum until 2018, is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History and sits in the Cinquantenaire Park. Its collections span national archaeology, classical antiquity, non-European civilisations and European decorative arts, and trace back to the Dukes of Burgundy and the Habsburg archdukes. Galleries on 19th-century decorative arts and Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco opened in June 2025. The Antiquities galleries are currently closed for renovation with no reopening date.
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What's On
Inuit – Impressions of the Canadian Far North
Nearly 250 prints, sculptures and drawings from Nunavut and Nunavik, spanning about 70 years, from shamanism to climate change.
Pétermonostora – Mosan treasure from Hungarian soil
Two Mosan enamel plaques from about 1170, found in Hungary, shown in the Treasure Room beside Stavelot and Maastricht works.
Permanent Collections
Decorative Arts of the 19th Century
500 m² gallery on Empire, Neo-Gothic and Japonisme styles, with furniture and bourgeois domestic objects, including King Baudouin Foundation loans.
Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco galleries
715 m² of Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco, with Horta, van de Velde and Hankar and the restored Winter Garden of the House of Cousin.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
Closed 11 November
Closed
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 09:30–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:30–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| SunToday | 10:00–17:00 |
Admission
From €10
EUR 8 for 65+, EUR 4 for ages 18-25 and jobseekers, free under 18 and on the first Wednesday of the month from 13:00 (permanent collection). Temporary exhibitions cost extra.
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Visitor Information
- How much does Art & History Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to Art & History Museum is €10. EUR 8 for 65+, EUR 4 for ages 18-25 and jobseekers, free under 18 and on the first Wednesday of the month from 13:00 (permanent collection). Temporary exhibitions cost extra.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Art & History Museum?
- Art & History Museum is open Tuesday to Friday 9:30 to 17:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Mondays. Ticket sales end at 16:00, galleries close at 16:45. Closed 11 November, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May. Closes at 15:00 on 24 and 31 December. The Antiquities galleries are closed for renovation with no reopening date.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Art & History Museum?
- Art & History Museum is located at Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, in the Cinquantenaire area of Brussels. The nearest stations are Schuman and Merode.
- What can I see at Art & History Museum?
- Royal Museums of Art and History in Cinquantenaire Park: world antiquities, Belgian Art Nouveau and European decorative arts. Current highlights include Pétermonostora – Mosan treasure from Hungarian soil, Decorative Arts of the 19th Century and Inuit – Impressions of the Canadian Far North.
- Do I need to book Art & History Museum in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Art & History Museum?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Image credits
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- Art & History MuseumM0tty / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pétermonostora – Mosan treasure from Hungarian soilCourtesy of Art & History Museum
- Inuit – Impressions of the Canadian Far NorthCourtesy of Art & History Museum
- House of European HistoryGuy Delsaut / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0