The Beer Museum in Brussels? A Schaerbeekois museum is worth the detour!

Updated January 7, 2023 by pierre

Le Museum Beer Schaerbeekois

Did you know that in 1899, the municipality of Schaerbeek had thirteen breweries? This interests you so don't waste a moment and come and discover, in an attractive way and thanks to educational panels, an original face of brewing life in Belgium.

You learn a ton of things about beer making and the different kinds of beer. Discover old machines that were used to brew and produce beer. Among the objects present in the Schaerbeek beer museum, there is a collection of more than 2.500 bottles of Belgian beer. At his side no less than 5.000 beer glasses. It seems that some are unique pieces. Also find a superb collection of various signs and advertisements, documents, coasters, labels. End the visit in an estaminet that immerses you in the 1900s – 1930s.

We will remember that this museum is a very charming place. All held by very welcoming and available volunteers. If you find places that are too touristy attracting you, then go for it! This museum is definitely worth a visit, if only for the large tasting room where you can sip the Schaerbeekoise!

The history of the Beer Museum in Schaerbeek ASBL

It was in 1993, thanks to 11 enthusiastic volunteers that theASBL Schaerbeek Beer Museum comes into being. , To support them, the municipality of Schaerbeek has made available to them the old unused technical section of the school in rue de la Ruche.

The starting point of the beer museum collection was provided by one of the founding members. To bring his pierre to the building, he brought his collection of around 300 bottles of Belgian beer. From that moment, the museum went in search of machines, tools, documents, advertising items, bottles, beer glasses from breweries, flea markets, from individuals

It was a year later, on March 26, 1994, that the museum officially opened to the public. At that time, the museum had only 2 rooms and a small estaminet. In a short time, on March 22, 1996, a new room with a larger tavern was inaugurated.

Visit the beer museum in Schaerbeek

Opening hours: Wednesday and Saturday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Admission price :
- 5€ per person (tasting of our 2 beers)
- 8€ per person (guided tour in FR or NL + tasting of our 2 beers) minimum 10 people.
Mobile contact: 0470/81 43 00
More information on the beer museum website
Address: 33-35, avenue Louis Bertrand Brussels – Brussel

Note that following the latest security rules imposed by the government, the museum will be closed from Saturday 10/10/2020 until ???

If you wish, you can get the beers from the museum or visit the museum by making an appointment at 0470 81 43 00.