The Brussels City Museum at a glance
The Brussels City Museum occupies the Maison du Roi, the King's House, on the Grand Place. The collection tells the story of the city through altarpieces, tapestries, paintings and sculptures made in Brussels. It also holds the original figure of Manneken Pis, which no longer stands at its fountain.
The name suggests a royal home, but the building stands on the site of the former bread hall and was rebuilt in a historicist style. Nothing about the name proves that a king lived here. If you plan to see the museum together with a guided walk, our page on Brussels walking tours from the Grand Place shows how the two fit into one day.
Brussels City Museum tickets and prices in 2026
Prices in euros. Bring proof for any reduced rate.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €10 |
| Over 65 | €7 |
| Students over 18, jobseekers, Brussels city residents and other eligible groups | €5 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| MuseumPASS or Brussels Card | Free |
| European Disability Card, with a companion | Free |
| Groups of 12 or more without a guide, per person | €7, reservation required |
The ticket also covers the GardeRobe MannekenPis, the costume exhibition, which is at a different address. The first Sunday of the month is free in principle, but not on a closing day. For most visitors, the adult ticket at €10 is the one to plan with, and it makes sense to use the GardeRobe visit that comes with it.
Our pick: the Brussels Card
If you plan several museums, this card lists the City Museum among its sites; check each venue's hours and time slots before you book.
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Brussels walking tours and city visits
Guided walks from the Grand Place, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours and closing days
Check the museum's current notice on the day you go.
Regular hours
The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 and is closed on Mondays.
Closing days
It is also closed on 1 January, 1 May, 17 June, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December it closes at 16:00.
Luggage
Suitcases and travel bags are not allowed inside. The museum points visitors to the luggage storage at the central station.
Groups
Guided groups of up to 25 people ask for a visit at least 3 weeks ahead. The guided tour lasts about 75 minutes.
What you see inside
City history, art made in Brussels and one very small celebrity.
The rooms present the history of Brussels with retables, tapestries, paintings and sculptures made in the city. The museum calls the original Manneken Pis one of its masterpieces. Since 1966 the museum has shown the original, and a copy stands at the fountain on the street corner. If you want the story of the statue itself, the legend and the costumes, read our page on Manneken Pis.
The costume collection is not shown in full in the King's House. The exhibition of costumes is the GardeRobe MannekenPis at Rue du Chêne 19, about 2 minutes from the fountain and 5 minutes from the square. Your museum ticket gets you in. A visit there takes about 30 minutes.
Works planned for 2027
Plan around the closure if you visit in early 2027.
Roof and facades
Work on the roof and facades of the upper floor is announced for 2027.
Full closure
The museum announces a full closure from 4 January to 1 March 2027. This does not affect 2026.
Reopening
From 2 March 2027 the ground floor and the first floor open with an adapted route.
If you are in Brussels in winter, the closure starts right after the Christmas season. Our page on the Grand Place light show has the dates of that season.
Brussels City Museum: frequently asked questions
How much is the Brussels City Museum?
An adult ticket costs €10 in 2026. People over 65 pay €7, several groups pay €5, and under 18 enter free. The ticket includes the GardeRobe MannekenPis.
When is the museum open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May, 17 June, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December it closes at 16:00.
Is the Manneken Pis in the museum the original?
Yes. The museum shows the original figure, and a copy stands at the fountain. The museum has done this since 1966.
Is the museum closed in 2026?
No. The announced full closure runs from 4 January to 1 March 2027. Check the museum notice before you travel in the first months of 2027.
Can I bring a suitcase?
No. Suitcases and travel bags are not allowed inside. Use the luggage storage at the central station first.