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The Atomium is a modernist landmark built for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, shaped as an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Visitors move through its spheres by stairs, escalator and lift, passing a permanent exhibition on its history and changing light and sound installations. The top sphere offers a panoramic view over Brussels, and a restaurant sits in the highest accessible sphere.
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What's On
Nimbus
Visual System's light and sound installation in Sphere I1 turns the Atomium's architecture into a sensory landscape, marking 20 years since its renovation.
Supply Chain
Romain Tardy's installation in Sphere I3+ shows the invisible material and industrial structures behind everyday technologies.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Brussels, Belgium
Nearest station: Heysel/Heizel (metro line 6)
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| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| SunToday | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From €17
Seniors 65+ EUR 15; students and children over 115 cm up to 17 EUR 9
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Visitor Information
- How much does Atomium cost?
- Standard adult admission to Atomium is €17. Seniors 65+ EUR 15; students and children over 115 cm up to 17 EUR 9. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Atomium?
- Atomium is open Daily 10:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:30. 24 and 31 December 10:00 to 16:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Atomium?
- Atomium is located at Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Brussels, Belgium, in the Laeken area of Brussels. The nearest station is Heysel/Heizel (metro line 6).
- What can I see at Atomium?
- The 102-metre steel icon of the 1958 World's Fair: nine linked spheres with exhibitions, a panorama and a restaurant. Current highlights include Nimbus, ROTONDE and Supply Chain.
- Do I need to book Atomium 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 Atomium?
- 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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- AtomiumTrougnouf (Benoit Brummer) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
- Design Museum BrusselsTom P / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0