The biggest cultural event of the year is back in Brussels! From March 12 to April 23, 2026, the capital is getting ready to live to the rhythm of its must-see artistic institutions. Every Thursday evening, between 6 and 10 p.m., 45 Brussels museums open their doors in a hushed, almost secret atmosphere. Whether you are an art lover in search of new gems or curious to enjoy a unique experience, Les Nocturnes is the must-see event of the spring. Brussels Secret tells you everything you need to know about the program, prices, and benefits, and even gives you a behind-the-scenes look. So, are you ready for a unique cultural interlude?
Les Nocturnes 2026: 48 Brussels museums to discover at a reduced price!
Beyond its international artistic standing, the event also breaks the price barrier! Every Thursday evening, a selection of these 45 cultural gems welcomes you free of charge! With fascinating collections and unique activities, Les Nocturnes 2026 is already shaping up to be an essential event this spring. While the evening of March 19 is the big winner of this edition with seven museums accessible free of charge, the other six evenings are not to be outdone. A rare invitation to explore Brussels’ heritage in complete freedom.
If you are a regular on the Brussels cultural scene, the museumPASSmuseums is for you. In addition to extra free access during Les Nocturnes, this gem offers you unlimited access to more than 270 museums throughout Belgium!
As for tickets, most visits are completely free, although some activities require advance booking. You can buy your tickets online here! Please note that you will need to pay €8 per person (€5 for 13-25 year olds) per establishment to enjoy these Nocturnes.
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The exclusive 2026 program for Brussels museums
Thursday, March 12:
- Free admission: Braille Museum, National Bank of Belgium Museum, and Jewish Museum of Belgium
- museumPASSmuseums: KBR Museum (free access to the dance activity), National Bank of Belgium Museum and Jewish Museum of Belgium, Brussels City Hall and Brussels City Museum – Maison du Roi
Thursday, March 19:
- Free: La Loge, D’Ieteren Gallery, ULB Museum of Zoology and Anthropology, ULB Museum of Medicinal Plants and Pharmacy, ULB Physics Experimentarium, ULB Chemistry Experimentarium, and the Fraternelle des agents parachutistes 1940-1945
- museumPASSmuseums: CAB Foundation
- Ticket office: Children’s Museum
Thursday, March 26:
- Free admission: Maison des Arts and Schaerbeek Beer Museum
- museumPASSmuseums: Maison Autrique, Brussels Mill and Food Museum, BELvue Museum, and Coudenberg Palace
Thursday, April 2:
- Free: Maurice Carême Museum, FeliXart & Eco Museum, and Erasmus House
- museumPASSmuseums: Maurice Carême Museum, FeliXart & Eco Museum, and Erasmus House
- Ticket office: Paul Moens Medicinal Plant Garden
Thursday, April 9:
- museumPASSmuseums: Royal Museum of the Armed Forces, Wittockiana, and LAB.AN X HOTEL VAN EETVELDE
- Ticket office: Clockarium, Institute of Natural Sciences, and Maison Cauchie
Thursday, April 16:
- Free: Fondation A and ULB – Espace Allende
- museumPASSmuseums: Belgian Museum of Freemasonry, Sewer Museum, WIELS and Fondation A
- Ticket office: MEM – Museum of Eroticism and Mythology and Choco Story
Thursday, April 23:
- museumPASSmuseums: La Fonderie, MigrationMuseumMigration, Brussels Planetarium, and Meise Botanical Garden
- Ticket office: Belgian Chocolate Village, Museum of the Black Sisters – Basilica of Koekelberg and Museum of Modern Religious Art – Basilica of Koekelberg
