Exhibitions in July in Brussels

In the spring, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art is holding an exhibition on Willy Vandersteen.The creator of Bob and Bobette and many popular series which he animated himself before entrusting them to his studio, Willy Vandersteen was born in

In spring 2013, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium offer a major retrospective of Constantin Meunier (1831-1905).This is the first comprehensive retrospective of his career since 1909. Internationally known for introducing industrial workers,

On 21st April, 1938, the character Spirou was created to enliven the pages of the children's weekly launched by Editions Dupuis. This endearing character was to become one of the most iconic in the world of comic strips in Europe. He is one of the f

Reduced to the bare essence, the Still lifes painted by Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964) are icons of modern art. Originally, the artist set out in the Italian tradition. His continuous research and extensive experimentation led him to futurism, and his

This exhibition at the Musée d'Ixelles proposes a recreation of the literary, artistic and musical atmosphere that made the Montmartre cabaret, the Chat Noir, famous during the Parisian Belle Epoque run by its gregarious owner, Rodolphe Salis (1851-

For the summer of 2013, the dinosaurs are back in Brussels! From July 1, Brussels Expo is hosting an exhibition entitled Dino World. For the first time, visitors will find 50 life-size, moving dinosaurs in the heart of the exhibition hall. This fun

From spring 2013, the Brussels Museum of Costume and Lace presents a new exhibition devoted to fashion in the 1970s, a period which marked a real turning point. The street seized fashion, the hippie movement giving way to the glitz and glitter of di

The Palais des Beaux-Arts is hosting a major exhibition on the director Michelangelo Antonioni, in collaboration with the Cinematek. The Cinematek is simultaneously organising a retrospective of Antonioni's films.The aesthetics of cinema is part of

The Brussels artist, Valerie Mannaerts applies the collage technique to three-dimensional objects. The artist exhibits these works that examine the relationship between organic and inorganic forms. She questions the autonomy of objects with differen

The exhibition traces the career of bOb Van Reeth Flemish designer and architect of international repute. His most famous creations are the House of Van Rossmalenin Antwerp, the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels and Java Island in Amsterdam. This ex

Many people do not realize the importance of Brussels in the life and work of two of the world's most famous novelists, Charlotte and Emily Bronte.During the summer of 2013, the Museum of Letters and Manuscripts in Brussels will host an exhibition d

Dates to be confirmed. The Palais Royal in Brussels is without a doubt one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital. It remained a symbol of the parliamentary monarchy for many years, and remains a vestige of this era today. It is made up of g

Not far from the Grand-Place, in an Art-Nouveau style building by Victor Horta, originally used by Charles Waucquez for his fabric shops, you will find all things related to comics. In a space larger than 4 000m² visitors will find temporary exhibi

The Brigittines in Brussels is a centre for contemporary art, movement and voice - it was named after the Brigittines chapel, in which the centre was established. Recently a twin chapel was set up next door to provide resident artists with studios f

Located 3 kilometres from the famous Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium's National Botanical Garden invites you to discover its 18,000 plant species for which it is known all over the world. This green Garden of Eden in the town of Meise extends over an

In the Mont des Arts cultural centre, you'll find the Museum of Musical Instruments (or "MIM" as it is known, for Musée d'Instruments de Musique) with its fabulous collection of more than 1,200 instruments from all over the world, dating from all ag

The Van Roy-Cantillon family open the doors of their brewery to offer the best organic-produced Lambic beers, in a setting that hasn't changed in over a century. Here you can learn all the secrets of producing the finest Gueuze or Kriek beers, fro

Standing in the grounds of Laeken Palace, which is famous as the home of the royal couple Philippe and Mathilde and Queen Fabiola, the greenhouses of Laeken are known all over the world for the elegant beauty of their architecture.This ethereal marr

The cathédrale Saint Michel et Sainte Gudule in Brussels was raised in starting in the 13th century, founded on the site of a former Romanesque church. It is the resting place of Sainte Gudule, hence the name. Aside its religious functions, the edif

Situated in the heart of Brussels, on the site of the current Place Royale, a castle overlooked the city, from the Middle Ages until the 18th century when it was damaged by fire and torn down. The Coudenberg Palace was added to over the years, and

Constantin Meunier (1831 - 1905) was a painter and sculptor in Belgium, one who favoured realism and was an activist in labour union issues. He was a militant socialist and was known for his sculpture work on the Monument au Travail, in Brussels, an

Not far from Rue Antoine-Dansaert, Les Halles Saint-Géry was built in 1881 in order to house the city meat market. The complex was designed by architect A Vanderheggen, in Flemish neo-renaissance style. Reconstructed in red brick and iron, the door

The Maison Autrique is a jewel of the Art Nouveau movement, a masterpiece built in 1893 by Victor Horta, one of the leading figures of the movement. Visit this building and you will find it doubly fascinating. First of all, this was the first townho

Scholars and history buffs will surely jump at the opportunity to examine the site where the famous historical theologian, Erasmus, lived in 1521. This charming Gothic building contains paintings of the first order by artists such as Holbein, Bosch

With over 2 500 square meters, within the walls of the Altenloh Hotel, the Musée Magritte gathers over 200 works from the surrealist Grand Masters.Following a chronological and thematic line, the educational permanent exhibition is a unique tri

Situated in the heart of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, the Royal Museums of Art and History was built during the reign of king Leopold II. These museum will take you on a journey to discover the roots of humanity and the first steps of human civilisat

The famed Musées d'Extrême-Orient is a cultural complex made up of three museums: the Japanese Tower, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Art Museum. This masterful cultural centre was designed by a single Frenchman, architect Alexandre Marcel, du

When one hears of Natural Science Museums, one immediately imagines dead snakes and toads floating in formalin… Yet this museum breaks the mould, creating a display space that is interactive and modern, suited to all ages. The dinosaur gallery is th

The famed Palace of Fine Arts, or Palais des Beaux Arts is known as the Bozar, and is one of the best-known cultural establishments in the whole of Belgium; the people of Brussels hold the Bozar close to their hearts indeed. Built from 1922 onwards

The collections of the Belgian Museum of Judaism tell the story of a strong, united and yet troubled people, retracing the social changes in the Jewish communities across the world since the 18th century. On the artistic front, there are works by El

The Musée de l'armée in Brussels was surprisingly popular as a cultural institution… This has to do with its beginnings. During the 1910 World Fair, a young officer named Louis Leconte decided to gather various items and artefacts that illustrated t

Located on the Mont des Arts, the Royal Museums of Fine Art, divided into the Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art are worth a visit as much for the buildings as for the art itself. Work by Flemish artists are on display at the Museum

Housed in an elegant eighteenth century building right in the centre of Brussels, the BELvue Museum retraces the history of Belgium through its own playful and unique approach. Almost two centuries of history are put under the microscope here, allow

Crazy for some, strange to the point of scary for others, the Musée d'art fantastique in Brussels leaves none untouched… The collections within defy the imagination and push the limits, as they only revolve around one theme: the strange. Here you wi