Jubilee Park (Parc du Cinquantenaire)
About this location
Jubilee Park (French: Parc du Cinquantenaire) is a large city park in Brussels, laid out in 1880 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. The park features the famous triumphal arch, museums and expansive green areas.
Accessibility
The main paths are accessible for wheelchair users. Some side paths with gravel surfaces can be more difficult in wet weather, but the primary routes are well maintained.
Museums
- Royal Museum of Art and History: Wheelchair accessible with lift.
- Autoworld: Fully accessible.
- Royal Museum of the Armed Forces: Partially accessible (ground floor).
Getting there
- Metro: Merode station (lines 1, 5) -- lift available.
- Parking: Several car parks nearby with accessible spaces.
Good to know
- Reservation
- No reservation required — open park, free to enter. The three museums (Autoworld, Royal Museum of the Armed Forces, Art & History Museum) have their own opening hours and tickets.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest during major events under the triumphal arch (such as Couleur Café in July). Quiet on weekdays — ideal for a flat 1–2 km walk along the main paths.
- Things to note
- Main paths are easy to roll on (asphalt). Gravel side paths can be difficult after rain — choose dry days for the full park. The triumphal arch itself is reached by lift to the rooftop (in the Autoworld wing).
- Visit tip
- Merode metro (lines 1 + 5) has a lift and is on the eastern side. Combine with Autoworld or the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces for half a day. The triumphal-arch rooftop offers a panorama over Brussels.
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