iMIM - Musical Instruments Museum
MIM is the Musical Instruments Museum of the Royal Museums of Art and History, housed since 2000 in the former Old England department store (1899, Paul Saintenoy) and an adjoining 18th-century building. Its collection dates to 1877 and is shown in about ninety thematic displays across four levels, from European classical instruments and keyboards to traditional and mechanical instruments. Multimedia guides are included in the ticket.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
History of musical instruments in Europe
Western classical music told through its instruments, roughly chronologically from the late Middle Ages and Renaissance to the end of the 19th century.
Traditional instruments
Folk instruments starting in Belgium, then across Europe and the world. The museum names it a visitor favourite.
Musicus Mechanicus
Mechanical, electrical and electronic instruments, together with clocks and bells.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Rue Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Nearest station: Park, Brussels-Central and Parc/Park
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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 €18
65+ and groups 14 EUR; ages 18-25 7 EUR; under 18 free; free from 1 pm on the first Wednesday of each month
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Visitor Information
- How much does MIM - Musical Instruments Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to MIM - Musical Instruments Museum is €18. 65+ and groups 14 EUR; ages 18-25 7 EUR; under 18 free; free from 1 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of MIM - Musical Instruments Museum?
- MIM - Musical Instruments Museum is open Tuesday to Friday 9:30-17:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00-17:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, 25 December. Closes 15:00 on 24 and 31 December. Last ticket sale 16:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is MIM - Musical Instruments Museum?
- MIM - Musical Instruments Museum is located at Rue Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, in the Mont des Arts area of Brussels. The nearest stations are Park, Brussels-Central and Parc/Park.
- What can I see at MIM - Musical Instruments Museum?
- Around 90 displays of instruments from across the world in the Art Nouveau Old England building on the Mont des Arts. Current highlights include History of musical instruments in Europe, Traditional instruments and Musicus Mechanicus.
- Do I need to book MIM - Musical Instruments 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 MIM - Musical Instruments 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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- MIM - Musical Instruments MuseumTrougnouf (Benoit Brummer) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
- Magritte Museum (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium)EmDee / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters Museum and Modern Museum)iMahesh / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0