Overview
The Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) occupies the 1899 Art Nouveau department store 'Old England' and houses some 7,000 instruments from the Middle Ages to today. The included multimedia audio guide plays the actual sound of each instrument as you stand before it — a uniquely immersive experience. The top-floor restaurant offers views over central Brussels and the Royal Palace, making it a great spot for a meal with a view. Admission about EUR 15. 5-minute walk from the Grand Place.
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 09:30-17:00, Sat/Sun/holidays 10:00-17:00 (closed Mon; last entry 16:15).
Travel Tips
The audio guide is included in admission, so bring your own 3.5mm headphones if you have them. Don't miss the view from the top-floor restaurant.
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Attractions near Museum of Musical Instruments (MIM)
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Grand Place
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
📍 576m away
Manneken Pis
Brussels's iconic small bronze statue, dressed in a variety of costumes.
📍 595m away
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Europe's first glass-roofed shopping arcade, opened in 1847.
📍 651m away
Halle Gate
Brussels's last surviving medieval city gate, now a museum on defense and guild culture.
📍 1.1km away
Horta Museum
A UNESCO World Heritage museum in the former home of Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta.
📍 1.8km away
Cinquantenaire Park
A grand park in eastern Brussels featuring a triumphal arch and museums.
📍 2.6km away
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Grand Place Night Illumination Tour
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Belgian Beer Tasting Tour
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