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BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts)

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Bozar occupies the Palais des Beaux-Arts, designed by Victor Horta and opened in 1928, on rue Ravenstein in central Brussels. It is a multidisciplinary venue showing exhibitions alongside concerts, film, theatre and literature. The temporary exhibitions cover art, architecture and design, with a major solo show each season.

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Still from William Kentridge, Self-Portrait as a Coffee-Pot

William Kentridge: I am not me, the horse is not mine

Solo overview of Kentridge's work from the early 1980s to today: drawings, animated films, sculpture, prints, installations and stage productions.

Now showing18 Sept – 7 Mar 2027€20
Jean Brusselmans, Still Life with Slices of Smoked Sausage, 1936

Jean Brusselmans: Painter by Nature

Retrospective of the Belgian painter (1884-1953), about 120 works and his reconstructed 1936 sets for Schoenberg's Erwartung.

Now showing2 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€20
House of Memory by Basil Al-Rawi

House of Memory by Basil Al-Rawi

A 15-minute VR journey turning Iraq Photo Archive photographs and oral testimonies into a virtual space. Ages 12 and up.

Now showing14 Oct – 22 Nov€6
Edith Dekyndt, Obłok Magellana (Nuage de Magellan), 2022

Edith Dekyndt x Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Fabric Decides

Edith Dekyndt's work set against rarely seen Balenciaga archives, on how materials hold memory.

Now showing14 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€10
Central, Place Destrée, Charleroi, 2024

Central. Never Alone

First retrospective of the Brussels architecture office Central, with completed and ongoing projects seen by four photographers.

Upcoming11 Nov – 24 Jan 2027€10
Aleksandra Kasuba, Shelters for Senses

Aleksandra Kasuba: Shelters for Senses

Six decades of Aleksandra Kasuba (1923-2019), from early paintings and mosaics to sculptures and architectural designs.

Upcoming12 Mar 2027 – 13 Jun 2027
Simryn Gill, from A small town at the turn of the century

Sweet, Sour, Power. The Voyage of the Fruit

Contemporary, ancient and modern art following fruit across cultures and centuries, between the sensual and the political.

Upcoming25 Mar 2027 – 25 Jul 2027
Rossella Biscotti

BelgianArtPrize 2027: Rossella Biscotti

New project by prize winner Rossella Biscotti, working across film, performance, sound and sculpture. Free entry.

Upcoming17 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027Free
Rachel Whiteread, Untitled (Stairs), 2001

Rachel Whiteread: Conversation Pieces

Overview of the British sculptor from key early works to recent pieces, in dialogue with other artists.

Upcoming17 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Nearest station: Parc/Park, Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal and Gare Centrale

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MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
SunToday10:00–18:00

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Ticketed per exhibition, from 10 EUR to 20 EUR. Free under 18.

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How much does BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts) cost?
Ticket prices for BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts) change by season and by exhibition. Ticketed per exhibition, from 10 EUR to 20 EUR. Free under 18.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts)?
BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts) is open Exhibitions Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:00. Closed Mondays, 25 December and 1 January. Closes at 16:00 on 24 and 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts)?
BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts) is located at Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, in the Mont des Arts area of Brussels. The nearest stations are Parc/Park, Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal and Gare Centrale.
What can I see at BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts)?
Victor Horta's 1928 arts centre on the Mont des Arts, with big contemporary and modern exhibitions, concerts and film. Current highlights include William Kentridge: I am not me, the horse is not mine, Jean Brusselmans: Painter by Nature and House of Memory by Basil Al-Rawi.
Do I need to book BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts) 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 BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts)?
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.

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