The Museum of Fantastic Art in Brussels

Updated on May 6, 2022 by pierre

The Museum of Fantastic Art an amazing place to discover

Located in a practitioner's house nestled in the heart of the town of Saint-Gilles, it is an unusual museum entirely dedicated to Fantastic Art which offers visitors a journey that is sometimes baroque, sometimes strange, but often surreal. In addition to its permanent collection, worthy of the greatest cabinets of curiosities, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and fantastic events. An intriguing place for the whole family, the curious or the fantastic. Stay informed of the many activities of this extraordinary museum by consulting the website www.fantastic-museum.be

Before going any further, this may interest you:

History of “La Maison Bis-Art Bizarre” and the Museum of Fantastic Art.

Created in 1989 as part of the “Été-Jeunes” event, the Maison Bis-Art Bizarre is the result of the work of Michel Dircken and Michel Souren. While working as animators at the Maison des Jeunes in Etterbeek, these enthusiasts decided, via a small budget received, to quickly make some objects and a phantasmagorical decor. It was after 2 weeks, giving free rein to their imagination that “La Maison Bis-Art Bizarre” was born.

Year after year, they make every effort to ensure that their baby grows. More work and budget, more radio or television advertising to finally arouse the interest of the press. Finally, in 1996, after several months of assembly, they set up an exhibition on 4 levels which will last two months and attract thousands of visitors.

The following year was a pivotal year. New premises for the museum, more precisely at the Clos des Arts des Anciens Glacières de Bruxelles in Saint-Gilles. Finally, Michel Dircken decided to put a large part of his house on rue Américaine, a stone's throw from the horta museum, to create a space entirely dedicated to Fantastic Art.

The strange or surrealism meets in the Permanent collection

Don't miss the permanent collection which is as unique as it is amazing. You will find pieces from different generations linked to the fantastic, the strange or surrealism. Plastic arts, painting, sculpture, … Discover astonishing works such as the killer flies, the mummy of Mato Grosso. . Do not hesitate to come back, because the museum is constantly updating its collection. Also, you can discover on their website, the entertainment program.