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This is Belgium

Everyone knows what is typically Belgian. Or do they? Visit the BELvue to gain a better understanding of today's Belgium in a contemporary and original way. Discover the country's history through seven themes in seven rooms: democracy, prosperity, solidarity, pluralism, migration, language and Europe. Look at news clips, posters, charts or graphs and listen to contemporary testimonies. Or feel an object and guess what it is.

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From View-Masters to trendy shoes

Be sure to take a look at the gallery, with over 200 objects depicting the material memory of Belgium. Are you a lover of coffee filters, the electric fryer, or Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases? Or do you prefer vases from Van Beirendonck, Delvaux or Van Severen? Football fanatics are also in for a treat with a ball signed by the Red Devils. It’s a collection with a high Belgium content!

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A range of possibilities

You can explore the BELvue entirely on your own. Would you like more information? Access the digital audio guide online, or choose a guided visit. We regularly organise thematic and evening tours. Or how about a virtual visit from the comfort of your living room?

Virtual visit

Immerse yourself in the heart of the museum's permanent exhibition with our virtual tour. You will discover our seven rooms and our gallery of 200 Belgian objects as if you were there! You can also find out more about eight objects or themes that are particularly important to us.

Each colour equals a language:

  • Purple: English
  • Red: German
  • Turquoise: French
  • Yellow: Dutch

A project realised with the support of visit.brussels

Digital audioguide

Would you like to visit the museum entirely at your own pace? This is possible with our digital audio guide. There is free Wi-Fi in the museum.
You can choose between two routes, available in different languages (NL, FR, DE, EN, IT). The 'Rooms' route guides you through the seven thematic rooms. The 'Corridors' route takes you to thirteen unmissable objects in our gallery.
Combining both routes is also possible.

Waffle iron

Room "Language"

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Something for everyone

Avid or infrequent museumgoer? Visiting with a great-aunt or class of toddlers? The BELvue has something to offer everyone. Discover more here.

Gallery

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Plan your visit

On your own or with a whole school? Less mobile? On foot, by metro or by car? We have set out everything for you.
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Did you know?

Like to know more about the history of Belgium and Brussels? Discover our affordable combi ticket for BELvue and the Coudenberg Palace!

Restaurant

Les Filles@BELvue: organic, local gourmet restaurant

Shop

Come and buy nice Belgian gadgets, or the varied offer connected with our temporary exhibitions. You don’t even need a ticket!

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