A must-see in Brussels
The Comic Strip Museum in 4 points
Are you looking for a 100% Brussels outing that mixes Art Nouveau and adventures in boxes?
Housed in the former Waucquez warehouse designed by Victor Horta (1906), the Comic Art Museum offers more than 4,000 m² of original plates, life-size decorations and temporary exhibitions that renew the experience with each visit.
- Library & free reading: 60,000 albums + drawing room accessible with the ticket
- Capital of comics : The museum celebrates the richness of Belgian comics, home of Tintin, Spirou, Lucky Luke and the Smurfs.
- Original plates : Admire authentic drawings, pencilled and inked by the greatest authors of the 9th art.
- An Art Nouveau setting : Housed in a former shop designed by Victor Horta, the building is worth a visit in itself, with a spectacular 16 m glass roof
We love it
- Life-size games: Selfies with Tintin’s rocket or the giant Smurfs in the atrium
- Children’s suitcase: Tintin puzzle, Pictionary comic book and Captain Haddock’s swear words for a visit-game 6-12 years old
- Perfect for children: Interactive areas allow children to discover comics while having fun, pencils in hand
- Life-size staging immerses visitors in the world of their favorite heroes.
The team’s opinion
The Comic Strip Museum mixes Art Nouveau masterpieces and pop culture: a perfect alchemy to captivate children, delight fans and offer parents a break under the glass roof.
Keep an eye out for temporary exhibitions: here, we always have a good reason to come back and turn the pages (again)!
Practical information
- AGE: all audiences, from 4 years old
- DATES: Open 7 days a week from July 1st to August 19th; Closed on 25/12 and 01/01.
- TIMETABLES: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (last admission 5 p.m.).
- ADDRESS: Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels.
- ACCESS: 10 min walk from the Central Station; metro Botanique/Rogier (lines 2–6); tram 92; bus 29, 71.
- FAMILY SERVICES: Free cloakroom; changing tables; Slumberland shop; Wi-Fi; Horta Brewery on site.
- AUDIO & VISITS: FR/NL/EN audiotexts on all labels; Guided tours in up to 8 languages on request.
Questions
Allow about 1 hour and 30 minutes for the tour (permanent + temporary).
Yes: PRM access via the Horta Brasserie (door to the right of the main entrance) + lift for all floors; adapted toilets and loan of a wheelchair on presentation of an identity document.
Yes, strollers allowed (accessible building).
Yes: reading room (≈ 7,000 albums, Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–17:30) accessible to the public; The documentation room gives access to a collection of ≈ 60,000 books (on-site consultation).
No, it’s another private museum located at the Horta Gallery (under the Central Station); not to be confused with the Comic Strip Museum on Rue des Sables.
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TRAIN WORLD:
Train World is much more than a museum: it is a total immersion in the world of railways. Here you will discover impressive locomotives, including the oldest in Belgium, dating from 1844. Thanks to a driving simulator, you can even put yourself in the shoes of a train driver.
JOSAPHAT PARK:
A real haven of greenery in the middle of the city! Josaphat Park seduces with its large lawns, its shaded paths, and especially its playground ideal for children. Adults will appreciate the guinguette, perfect for a drink or a snack in a relaxed atmosphere. A friendly nature getaway for young and old.
CHOCO STORY:
Just a 12-minute walk away, Choco-Story opens the doors to Belgian chocolate. The museum traces the history of cocoa, presents live demonstrations and offers tastings along the way. It is a sensory and gourmet visit that will delight both the curious and lovers of sweets.
