Staying in Brussels for the winter vacations? If you’re not going on a trip, you don’t have to be bored. Bruxelles Secrète has put together a program full of activities to break up the monotony and make the most of the vacations in and around the Belgian capital. We’re off to discover these ideas for school vacations in Brussels!
ARTCADE, the ultimate interactive summer playground
ARTCADE is a new hybrid experience combining AI, augmented reality and 360-degree projections in a retro-futuristic setting. Here, past and present (and future) come together. Designed for curious minds of all ages, this interactive journey encourages you to explore nine thematic zones revolving around video games, creativity and identity. What’s more, you’re part of the tour. Scan, swipe and unlock exclusive content and hidden augmented reality features via an app. One of the craziest Mont des Arts experiences of the moment!
📆 Date: multiple dates
📍Location: Plein Publiek, Mont Des Arts / Kunstberg, 1000
The immersive Viva Frida Kalho exhibition at The VIAGE
Comfortably seated in a chilienne, see the life and work of the Mexican artist unfold before your eyes! At The VIAGE, the Casino de Bruxelles’s most exciting venue, Viva Frida Kahlo presents a revisited version of its highly successful previous immersive exhibition. Digital projections in even more vibrant colors, a reproduction of the icon’s famous Casa Azul, a photocall-style installation filled with flowers to immortalize the moment, multilingual narration… Frida Kahlo as you’ve never seen her before!
📆 Dates : Multiple dates
📍Venue: The VIAGE, Boulevard Anspach 30, 1000 Brussels
The Achimiste urban escape-game to try out this summer vacation
With friends or family, become tourists again for a day by taking part in this urban escape-game. Get out and rediscover the city with friends or family. Armed with the mobile app, head off to the various points of interest and solve the riddles to complete the mission. In teams of up to six, all you need is your smartphone to embark on the adventure as an alchemist investigating a village woman’s strange accusation of witchcraft… You’ll have to uncover the true nature of this accusation by answering a series of questions posed by the various witnesses to the story. Will you choose to defend Josyne, or support the accusation of witchcraft?
📍Location: Starting point: Rue du Grand Hospice, 1000
📆 Dates : Multiple dates
An underground treasure hunt at the Palais de Coudenberg
Children aged 5 to 8 – accompanied by an adult – can play budding explorers at the Palais de Coudenberg. During the school vacations, your little ones can get away from it all with an underground treasure hunt. How does it work? Each child receives a backpack containing equipment to carry out missions to help little Charles V. These include a treasure map, a disguise, a puzzle and a flashlight. Each successful mission provides a clue to the password for opening a treasure chest containing the famous Golden Fleece necklace! For other family activities in Brussels, click here.
📍Location: Palais du Coudenber, Pl. des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels
A cultural getaway in Liège for your summer vacations
Vacations are the perfect time to get away from it all. Just 1 hour’s drive from Brussels, at Liège’s Saint-Phollien church, an immersive experience takes culture to a whole new level with a 360-degree exhibition of Van Gogh ‘s work. High-definition digital projections cover the walls and floor of the church, while the life of the artist is recounted. Take a seat in deckchairs and enjoy this audiovisual nugget before exploring the center of Liège.
📍Location: Église catholique Saint-Pholien, Rue St Pholien 9, 4020 Liège
Family go-karting: adrenalin and laughter in Brussels
For a memorable vacation, immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of karting! Whether you opt for the indoor track at Brussels Kart, futuristic racing in augmented reality at BattleKart, or child-friendly circuits at Karting de Wavre, each center offers a unique experience. Young and old can enjoy electric karts, technical tracks and even digital challenges for an unforgettable experience. Ideal for a family outing, karting combines speed, strategy and fun in a safe and friendly environment! We’ve selected the best places to go karting in and around Brussels.
📍Location: Brussels Kart, Alfons Gossetlaan 11, 1702 Dilbeek
Virtual introspection at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities) during the winter vacations
MOIR is a museum like no other. In fact, The Museum of Infinite Realities is a virtual museum. With its interactive Explore The True You trail, it invites visitors to take a guided self-exploration tour to learn more about themselves through seven interactive rooms featuring games and quizzes. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, data is analyzed in real time to guarantee a personalized experience, and the journey ends with an extraordinary encounter with a holographic guide animal, a reflection of your inner “self”. So, wolf, fox or eagle?
📍Location: in the heart of the capital, a stone’s throw from Grand Place, 32 rue du marché aux poulets, Brussels
The Musée de la BD, a moment to bubble over
Attention comics fans! Housed in a magnificent Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta, the Musée de la BD exhibits an exceptional collection of original drawings and rare documents. These marvels are sure to delight fans of the 9th Art. The visit, lasting around 1h30, is the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in this captivating universe. Bonus: every Saturday, creative workshops are organized for all ages.
📍Location: Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels
WOM, a museum of illusions
This museum is all about illusion. With its magic tricks and mind-boggling optical illusions, WOM (World of Mind) takes on the audacious challenge of turning your brain upside down in an unprecedented 1500 m² space! Whether you’re upside down, upside down in the inverted room, whirling in the vortex, in the infinite room and its play of mirrors, or shrunken in the Ames room, you’ll be amazed.
📍Location: Tour & Taxis Shed 4 bis – Avenue du Port 86C, Brussels, 1000
A family symphony at the Musical Instruments Museum
During the vacations, plunge into a melodious world at the Musée des Instruments de Musique (MIM), a cultural nugget nestled in the heart of Brussels. With over 8,000 instruments on display, this fascinating museum offers an interactive experience where young and old alike can listen to the unique sounds of instruments thanks to audio guides. Children will love discovering musical curiosities from the four corners of the world, while parents will appreciate the breathtaking view from the rooftop of the Art Nouveau building. It’s the perfect way to combine culture, entertainment and unforgettable family moments!
📍Location: Rue Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Brussels