Looking for fun family activities in Brussels (and the surrounding area)? Exhibitions, immersive experiences, fun activities… The city is full of great things to do and places to visit in Brussels!
The famous Natural Sciences Institute in Brussels is opening its doors for an unforgettable night event. Family Night will take place on Friday, March 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. This night for young and old is open to children aged 7 and up (max. 3 children per adult). Breakfast is included, but dinner is not provided.
The Comic Strip Museum
Calling all fans of the 9th Art! In a superb Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta, the Comic Strip Museum has brought together a wealth of original drawings and previously unseen documents to delight comic strip fans. Lasting approximately 1.5 hours, it gives you plenty of time to relax! Bonus: Saturdays feature creative workshops for all ages.
Looking for a museum like no other? Here it is! At Tour & Taxis, a 1,500-square-meter multisensory journey ofoptical illusions and magic tricks awaits you, ready to mesmerize you! On the program: a hall of mirrors, a vortex, and trompe l’oeil galore. So, are you ready for a mind-bending experience?
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 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
This is nothing less than the most interactive museum in Brussels. And with good reason: located in the Grand Place district, 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!
A boat ride in the Bois de la Cambre
The Bois de la Cambre is an ideal place for a family outing. Picnicking, walking, running, horse riding… It offers a wide rangeof family and sporting activities. One option that is often overlooked is boating. Did you know that 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 boats identical to those in the legendary Central Park for €15 per hour or €10 per half hour. Bonus: life jackets are provided.
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.
A delicious waffle to enjoy with the family
It’s well known that children love sugar. And after playing at Bubble Planet, visiting the Comic Strip Museum and burning off energy at Bois de la Cambre, a delicious waffle is well deserved! To enjoy some delicious waffles with your family, we recommend a visit to Maison Dandoy: a Belgian institution and the oldest biscuit factory in Brussels! A treat that is sure to make mouths water for young and old alike.
Go-karting in Brussels
Go-karting in Brussels is the ideal activity for family fun and a good dose of adrenaline. With indoor circuits and high-tech tracks, the capital is full of places that are perfect for young and old alike. Brussels Kart, BattleKart, and Karting de Wavre offer unique experiences combining speed and laughter. Perfect for an original outing, karting promises intense and friendly moments all year round.
Introducing your children to classical music is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories. For children aged 8 and over, 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 locations by the light of thousands of candles.
