Does your family resemble the one in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen? Are you looking for family activities in Brussels (and the surrounding area) that won’t bore you? Exhibitions, immersive experiences, fun activities… The city is full of great things to do and places to visit in Brussels!
Sleep among the dinosaurs in Brussels
©Royal Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels
The famous Royal Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels is opening its doors for two unforgettable nighttime events.
- Dino Night – Friday, January 30, 7 p.m.–10 a.m.: exclusively for children aged 9 to 12, supervised by a private detective, with fun activities and the discovery of a rare ammonite. Breakfast included, dinner to be provided
- Family Night – Friday, March 20, 7 p.m.–10 a.m.: for young and old, children aged 7 and up (max. 3 children/adult). Breakfast included, dinner not provided.
💶 Prices: €70/child, €75/adult (discounts for subscribers).
📍Address: Natural Sciences Institute – Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels
📆Dates: January 30 & March 20
WOM (World of Mind): a museum of illusions
Looking for a museum unlike any other? Look no further! At Tour & Taxis, a 1,500-square-meter multisensory journey of optical 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?
📍Tour & Taxis, Avenue du Port 86C
The Comic Strip Museum
Calling all fans of the 9th Art! In a superb Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta, numerous original drawings and unpublished documents are gathered at the Comic Strip Museumto delight comic book fans. Lasting approximately 1.5 hours, it gives you plenty of time to relax! Bonus: Saturdays are punctuated by creative workshops for all ages.
📍20 rue des Sables, 1000 Brussels
The maze in the garden of the Van Buuren Museum
Hidden behind solid walls and the appearance of a classic red brick house, the Van Buuren Museum (Uccle) conceals a secret maze, an incredible heart-shaped rose garden, and a surprising interior thatblendsArt Deco and Oriental styles. In short, it’s the perfect place to lose yourself in a maze of art and botany!
📍41 av. Léo Errera, 1180 Uccle
Illusion Brussels: the museum of illusions in Brussels
This is nothing less than the most interactive museumin Brussels. And with good reason: located in the Grand-Placedistrict , this museum is a small museum of the incredible, filled with trompe-l’oeil, magic tricks and sleight of hand, technological miracles, and photo opportunities . What’s more, it’s free for children under 7!
📍22Rue du Marché aux Fromages, 1000 Brussels
Choco Story: the chocolate museum
Welcome to the eldorado 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 with two galleries entirely dedicated to chocolate, young and old alike can discover the bean in all its forms, learn all the secrets of chocolate making, from harvesting to packaging, learn how to make a bar from A to Z duringunique demonstration workshops, and even taste Belgian pralines or chocolate during the visit.
📍41 Rue de l’Etuve, 1000 Brussels
A boat ride in the Bois de la Cambre
The Bois de la Cambre is an ideal place for a family outing. Picnics, walks, jogging, horse riding… It offers a wide range of family and sporting activities. One option that doesn’t immediately spring to mind is boating. Did you know that you can make your visit even more fun by renting a boat to reach Robinson Island? On the lake, you can rent one of 50 boats identical to those in the legendary Central Park for €15 per hour or €10 per half hour. Bonus: life jackets are provided.
A delicious waffle to enjoy with the family
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It’s well known that children love sugar. And after playing at Bubble Planet, visiting the comic book museum, and burning off energy at Bois de la Cambre, a delicious waffle is well deserved! To enjoy some delicious waffles with the whole family, we recommend a visit to Maison Dandoy: a Belgian institution and the oldest biscuit factory in Brussels! A treat that will make mouths water for young and old alike.
📍 31 Rue au Beurre, 1000 Brussels
An evening of music with a Candlelight concert
Introducing your children to classical music is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories. For children aged 8 and up, Candlelight thrills young and old alike with the greatest classics of music revisited in a classical format. Watch their eyes light up to the soundtrack of their favorite movies and discover the capital’s most beautiful venues by the light of thousands of candles.