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“Special 6-12 years old”
In Brussels, there is plenty to do to fill a weekend, a day or even several family stays… without ever getting bored!
On this page, we have gathered our favourite ideas with 6–12 year olds : museums, immersive experiences, shows, amusement parks, turnkey tours and great outings around Brussels.
Brussels is an ideal destination for 6–12 year olds: a city on a human scale, easy to navigate, full of fun museums, immersive experiences, shows, amusement parks and “wow” outings that leave a lasting impression on children. At this age, they crave: activities that move, fun visits, spectacular settings (perfect for photos) and stories they’ll remember.
The news this summer with 6-12 year olds
Events not to be missed in July and August 2026 with children
Trendy! Immersive experiences
Unforgettable experiences using virtual reality (VR) technologies that compete with imagination and spectacular effects. Immersive experiences are often THE good idea with children from 6 to 12 years old: you don’t just watch, you experience something. For some, a minimum height is required.
Workshops: to be booked for this summer
Ideas to keep them busy during the 2026 summer holidays, to do alone, or as a parent-child duo
Loisirs : des incontournables avec un enfant
Animal parks, amusement parks or leisure parks… Discover our selection to do during the holidays
Swimming: where to cool off in July and August?
Nice to find a little cooling, especially if it’s a heat wave: swimming pools, water games, paddling pools…
Cool neighborhoods to walk with the family
On weekends, during school holidays or on Wednesdays. Each district has its own interests! Parks and gardens to take the green, flea market to find a rare pearl, street art to show them street art…
Museums: a bit of culture this summer with the family
Des thème aussi variés que les trains, la Bande-Dessinée ou encore l’incontournable musée de la Frite. Ils sont en général climatisés !
⭐ Bestsellers 6–12 years old – book first
LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels
A paradise for 6–12 year olds: giant construction zones, rides, mini-attractions,
workshops, 4D cinema… Everything is designed for them to play, build and imagine.
– Indoors, at the Docks Bruxsel
– From 2 to 12 years old, ideal for 6–10 years old
– Duration: 2 to 3 hours easily
– Very practical when you are with your family, with cafes and shops on site
WOM, the journey of illusions and Magic
An XXL experience that bluffs children (and teenagers): upside-down coins, vortexes,
Optical illusions and ultra-colorful decorations, perfect for photos.
– Indoors, at Tour & Taxis
– For the whole family, recommended from 6 years old (great with teenagers)
– Duration: 60 to 90 minutes of visit
– More than 120 illusions and interactive installations
Our family advice
🏛️ Museums and monuments in Brussels with a child from 6 to 12 years old
At this age, you can go to the museum… as long as you choose the right ones ! Brussels is full of museums that are very accessible for children:
- The Comic Strip Museum – Tintin, the Smurfs, Spirou, Lucky Luke…
ideal for little readers and comic book fans. - Choco-Story Brussels – The Chocolate Museum: discover the history of cocoa,
We see demonstrations, we taste… A must for foodies. - Train World – Real locomotives, immersive scenography, walkways and cabins to explore: a huge hit with children who are passionate about trains.
- Autoworld – A great car museum, with vintage cars, vintage cars, and spectacular pieces that are very popular with children (and parents).
- Banksy Museum – For 8–12 year olds curious about urban art and street art.
- French Fries Museum – Playful, quirky and 100% Belgian: children love this theme
who speaks to them immediately.
These museums have in common:
- Speaking scenery,
- spectacular objects,
- a reasonable duration of the visit (1 to 2 hours),
- and subjects that easily hook 6–12 year olds.
🎢 Shows, leisure activities and great outings with 6–12 year olds
- Théâtre Royal de Toone – Traditional Brussels puppets: funny, exotic,
and very accessible to children from 7 years old. - We call it Ballet – Sleeping Beauty (Espace Lumen) – A ballet adapted to young audiences, a beautiful gateway to classical dance.
Great outings
- Walibi Belgium – A must-see amusement park in Wavre, with rides for all ages: 6–12 year olds will find plenty of fun here.
- Aqualibi – Indoor water park, with slides, wave pool and children’s areas:
ideal to combine with Walibi or on a very hot day.
Ideally, book Walibi + Aqualibi on the same day or over two days
to offer children a real holiday atmosphere less than an hour from Brussels.
Frequently asked questions
Mini-Europe + Atomium, the fun museums (comics, Train World, Autoworld, Choco-Story,
Musée de la Frite), immersive experiences (WOM, Pompeii…) and a great Walibi / Aqualibi type outing work almost every time.
With 6–12 year olds, the ideal is to schedule 1 big activity per half day
(or 2 “medium”) and to keep time for a park, a waffle, a hot chocolate…
and the unexpected. Beyond that, everyone gets tired, including parents!
Yes, most of the ideas here are suitable for the whole family :
fun museums, Mini-Europe, Atomium, hop-on-hop bus off, Ferris wheel, LEGO Discovery Centre, amusement parks, immersive experiences… This makes it easy to find a program that suits young and old alike.
For immersive experiences (Pompeii, Bubble Planet, WOM, SENSAS, etc.), amusement parks (Walibi, Aqualibi) and some temporary exhibitions, yes: slots are sold out quickly on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. We advise you to book your tickets as soon as your dates of stay are set.