Musical Instruments Museum, Brussels, Belgium

The Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels, Belgium, is one of the most famous music museums in the world. It is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History and is located in the historic Old England Building, a beautiful Art Nouveau structure built in 1899. The museum owns around 10,000 musical instruments from different cultures and historical periods, of which about 1,200 are on display. Visitors can explore several floors of exhibitions that present the history and evolution of musical instruments from the Middle Ages to modern times. One of the highlights of the museum is its interactive audio guide, which allows visitors to listen to the sound of many instruments while viewing them. The museum also features temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Brussels (currently closed for renovation). The Musical Instruments Museum is considered one of the most important institutions dedicated to the preservation and study of musical heritage.

Ticket prices for the Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) in Brussels are relatively affordable and depend on the visitor category. A standard adult ticket costs about €15, while seniors (65+) and group visitors usually pay around €13. Discounted tickets for students, unemployed visitors, and some teachers cost about €8, and children under 18 can enter the museum for free. The ticket generally includes access to all exhibition floors and a multimedia audio guide that allows visitors to listen to the sounds of many instruments displayed in the museum.

The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:00 and at weekends from 10:00 to 17:00; it is closed on Mondays, and ticket sales end at 16:00.