Musée de la Banque Nationale Brussels
The National Bank of Belgium Museum, housed in a stately 19th-century building on Warmoesberg in the heart of Brussels, charts the history of money in Belgium from antiquity to the euro. The collection includes rare coins, old banknotes, trade items and interactive installations on the role of money in society. Free admission and a permanent focus on financial education make it a surprisingly accessible city outing.
Accessibility — an honest overview. The official museum website (museum.nbb.be, since the redirect from nbbmuseum.be) does not publish any concrete accessibility details: the presence of a ramp, lift, adapted toilets on each floor or audio devices is not listed. Wheelchair users are advised to verify by phone before visiting: 02 221 22 06. Ask explicitly about step-free entry, a lift to all floors, adapted toilets and any aids for visitors with visual or hearing impairments.
Parking in central Brussels is limited; Parking Rue du Marché aux Herbes and Parking Treurenberg are five to ten minutes' roll away. Central Station metro stop is nearby and has a lift. You can combine your visit with a stop at St. Michael's Cathedral or the Royal Library (verify each site's individual accessibility).
Good to know
- Reservation
- **Free admission** — no booking required.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest during school-trip periods (Wednesday mornings in the academic year). Weekday afternoons are quiet.
- Things to note
- The museum website (museum.nbb.be) does not list any concrete accessibility details. For concrete info: call 02 221 22 06 and ask about ramp/lift/accessible toilet.
- Visit tip
- Disabled-parking at Rue du Marché aux Herbes or Treurenberg, 5–10 minutes away. Central Station metro has a lift. Combine with the Cathedral of St Michael or the Royal Library (KBR).
Is this info still correct?
Accessibility info changes often: renovations, broken lifts, staff, temporary works. This entry is compiled from public sources and visitor feedback — if you spot anything that is incorrect, let us know. We update quickly.