Museum of Natural Sciences Brussels
The Museum of Natural Sciences Brussels, located on the historic Rue Vautier in the European Quarter, houses the largest dinosaur gallery in Europe — a collection of worldwide renown. Highlights include the complete Iguanodon skeletons found at Bernissart (Hainaut) at the end of the 19th century, and modern exhibitions on evolution, biodiversity and geology. The museum combines scientific research with interactive family visits.
Accessibility is excellent and can be considered a benchmark for Brussels museums. The main entrance is step-free, and lifts provide access to all four exhibition floors. Accessible toilets are present on the ground floor and near the café-lunch area. A reduced rate is available for people with a disability and their companion — ask at the desk.
The museum is an ideal family outing for three generations: dinosaurs for the children, biodiversity exhibitions for teenagers and parents, and evolution themes for those who want to go deeper culturally and scientifically. A few minutes' walk from Trône metro (with lift) and bus stops at Leopold Park. Free accessible parking at the Rue Vautier entrance. Combine with a walk in the nearby Leopold Park Brussels — a green pause between the museum halls.
Good to know
- Reservation
- Tickets are available at the desk, but booking online in advance avoids queues during school holidays and weekends. **Reduction for people with a disability and companion** — ask at the desk about the companion rate.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest during school holidays, Wednesday afternoons and Saturday-Sunday. Weekday mornings give the most relaxed visiting experience, especially in the dinosaur hall.
- Things to note
- Lifts provide access to all exhibition floors. Accessible toilet on the ground floor and near the café/lunch area. Some interactive installations have height differences — ask at the desk for the accessible route.
- Visit tip
- A few minutes' walk from Trône metro stop (with lift). Combine with the adjacent [Leopold Park](/en/locaties/leopoldpark-brussel/) — a green pause between museum halls. Free accessible parking at the Rue Vautier entrance.
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