CURRENT EXHIBITIONS NOT TO BE MISSED
Are you looking for what to see in Brussels at the moment or which exhibition to schedule with children or teenagers ?
Here is our month-by-month agenda of temporary exhibitions, immersive experiences and pop-culture events in Brussels.
👉 This page is updated regularly to help you choose what to book, when, and for whom, without duplicating searches.
⭐ Exhibitions to see right now
🎨 Design Museum Brussels — “Design & Comics: Living in a Box” — until 1 March 2026
The “big exhibition” of the center: strong theme, striking works, and a visit that is very good by taking your time.
It is the right choice if you want a prestigious exhibition in the heart of Brussels, without logistics.
Better with motivated children / teenagers (otherwise aim for a 1-hour format).
✅ Tip : combine with Mont des Arts right after.
📅 When : until March 1, 2026
📍 Where : Design Museum Brussels
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : 6–12, teens, comic/design fans
🔥 Boghossian Foundation (Villa Empain) — “FIRE” — until March 1, 2026
An exhibition to be done as much for the place (magnificent Villa Empain) as for the theme: atmosphere, scenography, and very pleasant outing.
It works very well with the family because the setting “does the job” and makes the visit easy.
Top for families 6+ and teens.
✅ Advice : perfect for “exhibition + snack” (complete outing without running).
📅 When : until March 1, 2026
📍 Where : Villa Empain
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : families (more like 6+), teenagers
✏️ RMFAB — “Saul Steinberg: The Americans (Part 2)” — until April 19, 2026
Pop and accessible exhibition: design + comics = combo that works very well with the family (and also speaks to teenagers).
We like it because it’s concrete, visual, and never intimidating: we understand quickly and we move forward with pleasure.
Very good plan if you are looking for an easy and modern exhibition.
✅ Advice : excellent in rain/weekend plans .
📅 When : until April 19, 2026
📍 Where : RMFAB
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : teens + adults
🏠 Maison Hannon — “Echoes of Dreams” — until April 19, 2026
A safe bet family: animals + science, very visual, and easy to follow even without reading everything.
This is typically the “useful” outing: children learn, observe, marvel… and it goes by itself.
Excellent for 6–12, and also very good for 3–6 in discovery mode.
✅ Tip : allow 1h30 if your children love it.
📅 When: until April 19, 2026
📍 Where: Maison Hannon
💶 Price: according to ticket office
👨 👦 👧 👩 For whom: 6+ and teenagers (or parents who want to treat themselves)
🧱 WIELS — “Nairy Baghramian: nameless” — until May 3, 2026
A classic “contemporary Brussels”: installations, forms, sculptures… A real Brussels cultural address.
Very good for locals and curious tourists who want to see a strong place of the current scene.
Rather teenagers + adults.
✅ Tip : to do if you like contemporary art “that makes you think”.
📅 When : until May 3, 2026
📍 Where : WIELS
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : teens + adults
🖼️ RMFAB — “Art x Gender” — until 31 May 2026
Very current exhibition: ideal if you like social issues and works that open up discussion.
Very good plan with teenagers: the theme speaks for itself, and the visit can be short but memorable.
Perfect in 1h format.
✅ Tip : finish with a walk through Mont des Arts.
📅 When : until May 31, 2026
📍 Where : RMFAB
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For qui: teenagers, adults
🏛️BOZAR — “Bellezza e Bruttezza” — until 14 June 2026
The great classic “beauty vs grotesque” Renaissance version: strong works, clear themes, and an exhibition that can be visited very well by taking your time.
It’s the right choice if you want a “prestige” exhibition in the heart of Brussels, without the logistical headaches.
Family advice: better with motivated children / teenagers (otherwise aim for a short visit + break).
📅 When : until June 14, 2026
📍 Where : BOZAR
💶 Price : from 18 € (depending on the formula / visit)
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : families with motivated children, teenagers, art lovers
🚆Train World — “SNCB occupied…” — until 28 June 2026
More “content”, but exciting if you like history and stories: perfect for a visit for teenagers + parents.
The scenography and the objects give material to discuss without it being too long.
Good option if you want an exhibition that leaves a real memory.
✅ Tip : combine with a snack break.
📅 When : until June 28, 2026
📍 Where : Train World (Schaerbeek)
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : especially teenagers + adults
🦋Museum of Natural Sciences — “FLIGHT” — until August 9, 2026
A very visual exhibition on everything that flies (birds, bats, insects… but also planes, drones, Concorde), with interactive devices (paper airplane, lift, etc.).
✅ Tip : allow about 1 hour (more if you do all the manipulations).
📅 When : October 17, 2025 to August 9, 2026
📍 Where : Institute of Natural Sciences (Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels)
💶 Price: included in the museum entrance ticket
👨 👦 👧 👩 For whom : recommended age from 10 years old (possible with family with younger children “in discovery mode”, but the official recommendation is 10+)
The Banksy Museum (immersive exhibition)
Very marketable pop-culture plan: accessible, visual, easy to understand (even when you’re a tourist).
Perfect if you want a “simple and effective” exhibition, especially in the rain plan.
It often appeals to teenagers.
✅ Tip : combine with a walk around the city centre.
📅 When : permanent exhibition (to be checked according to periods)
📍 Where : Brussels centre
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : teens, adults, families 8+
🗓️ Coming in March (starting March 7, 2026)
BOZAR – “Picture Perfect”
Photo/video exhibition very “in tune with the times” around beauty standards: visual, current, perfect for teenagers.
We recommend if you like exhibitions that provoke a reaction and a discussion (without being heavy).
Top teens + big kids.
✅ Tip : allow 1 hour and then a break at the centre.
📅 When : March 7 to August 16, 2026
📍 Where: BOZAR
💶 Price : from €18 (depending on the formula)
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : teenagers (top), adults, older children
⏳ Past exhibitions
📸 PhotoBrussels Festival (10th edition) — until 22 Feb. 2026
The city’s big photo event: a constellation of exhibitions in several places, perfect for a “culture + walk” outing.
– We like the à la carte format: you can “pick” 1 or 2 spots without committing to a big visit.
– Ideal if you like images that tell a story, and if you want to see Brussels differently.
✅ Tip : choose 1 central place + 1 “favorite” place and finish with a snack.
📅 When : until February 22, 2026
📍 Where : Brussels (multi-venues)
💶 Price : varies depending on the location
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : curious families, “photo” teenagers, art lovers
🚗 Autoworld — “Mercedes: The Story of the Star” — until Feb. 22 2026
A spectacular exhibition: mythical cars, design, scenography… and lots of details to observe (it really keeps the kids busy).
It’s the perfect plan if you want “wow” without cultural effort : you walk around, you look, you compare.
Top with 6–12 year olds (and parents who are fans of cars, design, beautiful mechanics).
✅ Tip: excellent in rain.
📅 When : until February 22, 2026
📍 Where : Autoworld (Parc du Cinquantenaire)
💶 Price : according to Autoworld ticketing
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : 6–12 years old (very effective), teenagers, parents who are fans of cars/design
💡 Centrale for Contemporary Art — “MICHEL COUTURIER” — until 22 Feb. 2026
A contemporary exhibition around light and space: we are more in the visual experience than in “I read panels”.
Very good if you like art that surprises, with a scenography that changes from classic museums.
Rather recommended with teenagers or curious older children.
✅ Tip : Do it in short visit mode (45–60 min), then walk/drink.
📅 When : until February 22, 2026
📍 Where : Centrale for Contemporary Art
💶 Price : according to Central Ticket Office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : rather adults / teenagers (or very curious older children)
👕 GardeRobe MannekenPis — “Under the Northern Lights” — until Feb. 22 2026
A small format that is very easy to fit in during a walk in the centre: quick, easy, very Brussels.
We go for the iconic side + the collection that amuses the children (without blowing up the schedule).
Perfect if you’re looking for a “bonus” mini-activity between two spots.
✅ Tip : Ideal when you are short on time.
📅 When : until February 22, 2026
📍 Where : GardeRobe MannekenPis (center)
💶 Price : according to ticket office
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom : families, historic centre, “short break”