Cinquantenaire Museum

The Cinquantenaire Museum is a museum of civilisations that is informally organized by area and is part of the Royal Museums of Art and History. It includes sections on social history, cultural heritage, and ornamental arts. A national pre-history collection, Gallo-Roman archaeological findings, European ornamental arts, antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Iran, and Rome, and enormous collections of non-European civilizations from America, Oceania, and Asia comprise the permanent collection. The museum lets you tour the world without leaving Brussels and is a terrific motivation for learning about various cultures.

Although it may not appear large from the outside, the museum is extensive, and it is impossible to see everything in one visit. On my first visit, I actually missed one of my favorite portions of the Cinquantenaire Museum. The Art Nouveau collection is buried away in a back corner, yet Victor Horta created the whole shop décor.

Location: Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, Brussels, Brussels Region 1000

Website: introducingbrussels.com/cinquantenaire-museum