Short, very visual tour
Discover the world of heroes in miniatures
The Brussels Comics Figurines Museum (formerly MOOF) immerses you in a private collection of figurines based on Belgian comics, comics and manga. Everything is designed for a very visual visit: dense windows, decorations, colours, references that speak to children and parents alike.
The visit is easily done in short format, in the heart of Brussels, in the Horta Gallery (level -1). We go from one universe to another without needing to “know everything” to hook, with sequences that alternate figurines, videos and projections.
The museum in 6 points
- A very visual museum : sets, showcases, staging, you can understand at a glance.
- Various heroes : Belgian comics, comics, manga, with a journey that changes atmosphere without being long.
- Easy format : allow about 45 minutes for the visit, perfect for a day in the city center.
- Retro cinema : a “cartoon” screening room that appeals to the family.
- City centre : in the Galerie Horta, Brussels-Central stop, so very easy without a car.
- Brussels Card : the museum is indicated as accepting the Brussels Card.
We love it!
- The immediate side: this is not a “must-read” visit, it works first and foremost by the eye and by the staging.
- The short and dense format: a lot to see, without spending hours on it.
- The ultra-central location: perfect to combine with the Grand Place, Royal Galleries, historic center.
- The presence of a retro cinema that breaks the rhythm and revives the attention.
The team’s opinion
This is a very simple visit to place when you are in the center of Brussels and want a “visual” experience that does not require a lot of concentration. The museum works well with the family because it is dense, rhythmic, and you can move forward at your own pace, stopping on what speaks most to children.
The right way to use it is to think of it as a short stopover, between two moments in the city. You save the energy for the future, and you leave with an impression of “seeing a lot” without spending the afternoon there.
Practical information
- AGE : all audiences. Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- DURATION : about 45 min.
- HOURS : 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday, except during certain holidays.
- LAST ENTRY : last visit authorized at 5:15 pm, exit requested no later than 5:50 pm.
- ADDRESS : Rue du Marché aux Herbes (Galerie Horta) 116, 1000 Brussels.
- DIRECTION : Brussels-Central stop. Metros 1 and 5. Trams 92 and 94.
- BAGS AND STROLLERS : strollers are accepted, small bags OK.
Questions
The announced duration is about 45 minutes.
The museum is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays outside of holidays, with possible openings during certain holiday periods.
Address Rue du Marché aux Herbes 116, 1000 Brussels, Galerie Horta (level -1). Brussels-Central stop. Metros 1 and 5, trams 92 and 94 (and several buses).
Strollers and small bags are accepted. There is no cloakroom or lockers. Large bags may be left at the reception according to the team, under the responsibility of the visitor.
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