What to do · Brussels
Belgian Comic Strip Center, from Tintin to the Smurfs
Information
- From
- €14 adult
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; also Mondays in July and August
- Who it's for
- Families with children from age 6 and teenagers
Belgium is the country of Franco-Belgian comics: Tintin, Spirou, Lucky Luke, the Smurfs. The museum that tells their story occupies a former textile warehouse designed by Victor Horta, the Art Nouveau architect, with an iron and glass hall that alone justifies the ticket.
The visit
Originals, sketches and rooms devoted to Hergé and the great Belgian authors, with a tour that works with children who already read comics. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:00); on Mondays only in July and August. It costs €14 for adults, €6 for ages 6 to 11 and nothing for under-6s.
Getting there
At 20 rue des Sables, ten minutes' walk north of the Grand-Place. In the centre there are also walls painted with comic panels: the comic strip route.
Tips
- Look out for the murals On the way to the Grand-Place you will see walls with comic scenes, such as the Tintin one on the rue de l'Étuve.
- The bookshop It has one of the best selections of comics in the city, also in French for practice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Brussels comic strip museum cost?
€14 for adults, €11 for ages 12 to 25, €6 for ages 6 to 11 and free under 6.
Is it open on Mondays?
Only in July and August.
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