What to do · Brussels
Magritte Museum and the Old Masters at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts
Information
- From
- €20 adult
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year, Tuesday to Sunday
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers with an interest in art
On the Mont des Arts, next to the Place Royale, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts bring two visits together in a single building: the Magritte Museum, with the largest collection of the Belgian Surrealist painter, and the Old Masters Museum, with the Flemish Primitives, Bruegel and Rubens.
Opening hours and tickets
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and at weekends from 11:00 to 18:00; the ticket offices close at 16:30 on weekdays and at 17:30 at weekends. Closed on Mondays. The combined ticket to both museums costs €20; under-18s go in free and on the first Wednesday of each month admission is free for everyone from 13:00, except for temporary exhibitions.
Where to enter
If you buy online, you go straight in through the Magritte Museum, at 2 Place Royale. Otherwise, the ticket office is at the main entrance, at 3 rue de la Régence.
Tips
- Start with Bruegel The Old Masters are quieter in the morning; leave Magritte for later.
- From the Mont des Arts The esplanade has one of the best views in the centre, with the town hall tower in the background.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is the Magritte Museum closed?
Mondays, and also 1 January, 1 May, 17 June, 1 and 11 November and 25 December.
Do children pay?
No, under-18s go in free.
With teenagers
