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Room 54: Recent acquisitions

Recent modern and contemporary acquisitions, including Liliane Vertessen, Thomas Houseago, Chéri Samba and Thomas Verstraeten.

Now showing21 May 2025 – 9 May 2027

Tapta meets Judd

Belgian sculptor Tapta and American minimalist Donald Judd, both working with industrial materials, face each other in the modern and contemporary rooms.

Now showing6 Oct – 14 Mar 2027

Saul Steinberg: The Americans, Part III

Two panels of Steinberg's 70-metre collage made for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, The Road (South and West) and Farmers (Middle West).

Now showing3 Nov – 9 May 2027

Jean Brusselmans: The Artist at Work

Sketches, unfinished paintings and archives from the donation of Brusselmans's heirs show how the Belgian modernist worked, in the Spilliaert Room.

Upcoming18 Nov – 9 May 2027

Permanent Collections

Old Masters Museum collection

Flemish and Dutch masters from the 15th century on, including Bruegel, Rubens and van Dyck, with works from the modern collections being added to the route.

Permanent collection€13

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Visitor Information

How much does Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum) cost?

Standard adult admission to Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum) is €13. 65+ and groups €10; 18-25 and jobseekers €5; under 18 free; free on the first Wednesday of the month from 13:00 (not temporary exhibitions). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum)?

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum) is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, weekends 11:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays. Ticket offices close 16:30 on weekdays and 17:30 at weekends. Closed 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December; closes at 15:00 on 24 and 31 December; opens at 11:00 on 7 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum)?

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum) is located at Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, in the Mont des Arts area of Brussels. The nearest stations are Parc, Louise and Gare Centrale.

What can I see at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum)?

Belgium's national fine arts museums: Bruegel, Rubens and the Flemish masters, plus modern and contemporary art, on Rue de la Régence. Current highlights include Old Masters Museum collection, Saul Steinberg: The Americans, Part III and Tapta meets Judd.

Do I need to book Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern 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 Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern 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.