The Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, also known as the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, is the country's leading art museum complex. It stands at Rue de la Régence 3 in Brussels, in the Brussels-Capital Region, within easy reach of the city's central districts.
What you will see
The museum brings together several collections under one name, so a single visit can cover a wide span of European art. Among its holdings are:
- Flemish primitives, the early painters of the Low Countries
- Modern art, from the later periods of the collection
- Works by Bruegel, Rubens and Magritte, three names that anchor the visit
Because the collections are extensive, many visitors find it helpful to choose a few rooms or artists in advance rather than trying to see everything in one go.
Planning your visit
The museum suits anyone interested in painting, from those who enjoy tracing the development of Flemish art to visitors curious about Belgian surrealism. It works well as a half-day or full-day outing, and it pairs naturally with the rest of central Brussels, where museums, squares and cafés are close together.
For current details, you can call the museum on +32 2 508 32 11 before you go.
