Discover the new Brussels City Hall Museum

Discover the new Brussels City Hall Museum
Brussels Grand Place (c) Photo Pierre Halleux

Updated January 17, 2023 by pierre

You had probably heard it in the press before, from January 2023, the mayor as well as the aldermen and the municipal council will move. They will therefore leave the Town Hall located on the Grand-Place in Brussels to settle in BruCity (Place du Congrès). This is the new administrative center located on the site of the former Parking 58. It is at spring 2023, that the city of Brussels has planned to open its new museum.

If below we reveal a little more about the Brussels City Hall

Find out more about the Brussels City Hall

There is no doubt... If thousands of tourists come to see the main square every year, it is probably because its Town Hall is one of the most beautiful in Belgium. Maybe even internationally. Thanks to the various restorations, the town hall of Brussels has remained majestic despite its age. It is essential during a visit to Brussels.

See as well: the Grand Place in Brussels

The building does not date from yesterday, it was built in the 15th century in Gothic style and today adorns the majestic Grand-Place. However, had you noticed… Classified since 1936, before the opening of the museum, this one could only be visited on Wednesdays & Sundays by appointment and a guide.

  • The right wing of the building is shorter than the left….
  • The input is not balanced
  • The building has original parts but also additions and restorations

You understood, this building contains a history and many secrets. A visit is essential to discover more about the context, beautiful Brussels tapestries from the XNUMXth, XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the inner courtyard, its various rooms and galleries. It has several:

  • council hall,
  • College room called Maximilian room,
  • wedding hall,
  • gothic hall,
  • portrait gallery,
  • Grange gallery

When will the new City Hall Museum open?

Following the move of the municipal administration of Brussels to the new Administrative City, the Town Hall should be transformed into a museum by spring 2023.

What other museums are near the Grand-Place?

The Grand-Place is already not stingy with museums, Three museums are nearby:

  • The Maison du Roi,
  • Imagine Belgium
  • Fashion and Lace Museum

What is the address of the Brussels City Hall?

📍 Grand Place 1, 1000 Brussels.

pierre

Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launches "InsideBrussels.be", the idea is simple: "What to do? Where to go eat or have a drink?" Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. Like wine, with time the project improves! Pierre does not hesitate to share his favorites and his best addresses of Brussels restaurants that he could recommend to you with his eyes closed.