Looking for family-friendly activities in Brussels (and the surrounding area) to have a blast? Exhibitions, immersive experiences, fun activities… The city is brimming with great ideas and outings perfect for a family trip to Brussels!
The famous Royal Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels is opening its doors for a special, unforgettable late-night event. Family Night takes place on Friday, March 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. This night out for young and old is available for children ages 7 and up (max. 3 children per adult). Breakfast is included, but please plan for dinner on your own.
The Comic Strip Museum
Calling all fans of the 9th Art! In a stunning Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta, the Comic Strip Museum houses a collection of original drawings and unpublished documents sure to delight comic book fans. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to relax! Bonus: Saturdays feature creative workshops for all ages.
Looking for a museum unlike any other? Here it is! At Tour & Taxis, a 1,500-square-meter multisensory journey filled withoptical illusions and magic tricks awaits you, ready to mesmerize you! On the agenda: a hall of mirrors, a vortex, and trompe-l’oeil galore. So, are you ready for a mind-bending experience?
The maze in the Van Buuren Museum garden
Hidden behind sturdy walls and the façade of a classic red-brick house, the Van Buuren Museum (Uccle) conceals a secret labyrinth, an incredible heart-shaped rose garden, and a surprising interior that blendsArt Deco and Oriental styles… In short, it’s the perfect place to lose yourself in a maze of art and botany!
The Illusion Brussels Museum
It is, quite simply, the most interactive museum in Brussels. And for good reason: located in the Grand-Place neighborhood, this museum is a little museum of the incredible, filled with optical illusions, magic tricks and sleight of hand, technological marvels, and photo opportunities. Plus, it’s free for children under 7!
A boat ride in the Bois de la Cambre
The Bois de la Cambre is an ideal spot for a family outing. Picnicking, walking, running, horseback riding… It offers a wide rangeof family-friendly and athletic activities. One option that often gets overlooked is rowing a boat. Did you know you can make your visit even more fun by renting a rowboat to reach Robinson Island? On the lake, you can rent one of 50 rowboats identical to those in the legendary “Central Park” for 15 euros per hour or 10 euros per half-hour. Bonus: life jackets are provided.
Welcome to the El Dorado of “brown gold”: the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum, better known as“Choco Story.” In this interactive museum located near City Hall in a 17th-century building featuring two galleries entirely dedicated to chocolate, visitors of all ages can discover the cacao bean in all its forms, learn all the secrets of chocolate making—from harvest to packaging— learn how to make a chocolate bar from start to finish duringunique hands-on workshops, and even sample Belgian pralines or chocolate during the tour.
Enjoy a delicious waffle with the whole family
It’s no secret that kids love sugar. And after playing at Bubble Planet, visiting the Comic Strip Museum, and burning off some energy at the Bois de la Cambre, a delicious waffle is well deserved! To enjoy some delicious ones and treat the whole family, we recommend stopping by Maison Dandoy: a Belgian institution, as it’s none other than Brussels’ oldest cookie shop! A treat sure to make both kids and adults’ mouths water.
Go go-karting in Brussels
Go-karting in Brussels is the perfect activity for family fun and a good dose of adrenaline. From indoor tracks to high-tech courses, the capital is brimming with perfect spots for all ages. Brussels Kart, BattleKart, and Karting de Wavre offer unique experiences combining speed and laughter. Perfect for a fun and original outing, go-karting promises exciting and enjoyable moments all year round.
Introducing your children to classical music is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories. For children ages 8 and up, Candlelight delights young and old alike with the sounds of the greatest musical classics, reimagined in a classical format. Watch their eyes light up with wonder as they listen to the soundtracks of their favorite movies, and discover the capital’s most beautiful venues by the glow of thousands of candles.
