Royal Museums of fine arts of Belgium

Located in the heart of Brussels, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium form an exceptional group of institutions housing a remarkable collection of artworks. Rich and diverse, they offer a comprehensive overview of the major artistic movements in Belgium, from the 15th century to today, through painting and sculpture.

The different museums

Oldmasters Museum
This museum is dedicated to Old Master paintings, showcasing masterpieces by Flemish and European artists from the 15th to the 18th century. Highlights include works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, Bruegel, and many others.

Wiertz Museum
Entirely devoted to Antoine Wiertz, a 19th-century Belgian painter and sculptor, this museum features his monumental and striking canvases, along with sculptures and sketches. The museum is housed in his former studio.

Meunier Museum
Located in the former home and studio of Constantin Meunier, this museum highlights the life and work of the artist known for his powerful depictions of industrialisation and working-class life in the 19th century.

Magritte Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of works by René Magritte, this museum presents a deep dive into the universe of the Belgian surrealist master. You’ll find his paintings, sculptures, graphic works, as well as archival documents detailing his life and thought process.

Fin-de-Siècle Museum
This museum is dedicated to Belgian and European art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It features works by James Ensor, Fernand Khnopff, Théo Van Rysselberghe, Victor Horta, and Henry Van de Velde.

Museum of Modern Art
This museum showcases works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including pieces by Marcel Broodthaers, Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and others. Visitors can explore major modern movements such as fauvism, expressionism, abstraction, and pop art.

Booking your visit: everything you need to know

To make the most of your visit, we recommend booking your tickets online via the official website: fine-arts-museum.be. You’ll find up-to-date information on opening hours, prices, and upcoming exhibitions.

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• Website: www.fine-arts-museum.be

• Address: Rue de la Régence 3 – 1000 Brussels

• Phone: +32 (0)2 508 32 11