Overview
Opened in 1989, the Belgian Comic Strip Center celebrates Belgium's comic culture — home of Tintin — inside a former department store designed by Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta. It displays original artwork and archives of world-famous Belgian characters like Tintin and the Smurfs, with interactive exhibits on comic history and the creation process. It connects to the city's Comic Strip Route of building murals, making it a great starting point for a mural walking tour. Admission about EUR 12. 5-minute walk from the Grand Place.
💰 Tickets
Adults about EUR 12; youth (12-25)/seniors EUR 9; children (6-11) EUR 5.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00; closed Mon).
Travel Tips
The building itself is an Art Nouveau work by Victor Horta, so take time to admire the architecture too. Also worth following the nearby Comic Strip Route of building murals.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
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Attractions near Belgian Comic Strip Center
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Europe's first glass-roofed shopping arcade, opened in 1847.
📍 270m away
Grand Place
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
📍 435m away
Manneken Pis
Brussels's iconic small bronze statue, dressed in a variety of costumes.
📍 679m away
Halle Gate
Brussels's last surviving medieval city gate, now a museum on defense and guild culture.
📍 1.7km away
Train World
Belgium's railway museum, housed in the historic Schaerbeek train station.
📍 2.1km away
Horta Museum
A UNESCO World Heritage museum in the former home of Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta.
📍 2.6km away
Things to Do in Brussels
Grand Place Night Illumination Tour
Admire the Grand Place's Baroque buildings illuminated at night with a guide, learning about the square's history and architectural secrets.
Belgian Chocolate Workshop
Create your own praline chocolates alongside a Belgian chocolatier. Learn tempering, molding, and decorating techniques, and take home your creations. Held near Place du Sablon.
Belgian Beer Tasting Tour
A guided tour of Brussels's traditional beer bars, sampling Trappist, lambic, gueuze, and other Belgian beer styles. Learn about brewing history and proper glass pairing.