Brussels City Museum
The Brussels City Museum, known as Broodhuis in Dutch and Maison du Roi in French, is a stunning neo-Gothic building on the north side of Brussels' Grand Place, directly opposite the Town Hall. The original building dates from 1504-1536 and was rebuilt in the 19th century by architect Victor Jamaer. Since 1887, it has housed the Brussels City Museum, featuring more than 7,000 objects including archaeological finds, paintings, tapestries and the famous Manneken Pis wardrobe with hundreds of costumes from around the world.
The Brussels City Museum is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The historic building has no lift and the upper floors are only reachable via stairs. The entrance also has steps. There are no adapted restrooms in the museum. However, for visitors with reduced mobility, the Grand Place itself offers a flat, paved surface and the square is easy to navigate in order to admire the building from the outside.
The Brussels City Museum is centrally located on the Grand Place and is excellently served by public transport. The nearest metro stations are De Brouckere (lines 1 and 5) or Bourse (pre-metro). The Grand Place is a pedestrian zone; accessible parking spaces are available in nearby underground car parks.
Good to know
- Reservation
- Tickets available online; reservation usually not required. Contact the museum in advance to confirm the current accessibility status, as infrastructure may change.
- Busy and quiet times
- The Grand Place itself is almost always busy, especially in summer and at weekends. For a quieter experience, choose an early weekday morning.
- Things to note
- Partially step-free: a lift serves the main route, but some authentic historic rooms are only reachable by stairs. Not all floors are fully accessible.
- Visit tip
- The Manneken Pis wardrobe is a highlight and is located on an accessible floor. Ask at the desk about the current wheelchair route. The Grand Place itself is car-free and level.
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