The Musical Instrument Museum - Brussels, Belgium
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[EN] The museum, which welcomes more than 125,000 visitors every year, has the largest non-specialized collection of instruments in the world and is the fourth department of the Royal Museums of Art and History. [FR] Le musée, qui accueille chaque année plus de 125 000 visiteurs, possède la plus grande collection non spécialisée d'instruments au monde et constitue le IVe département des Musées royaux d'Art et d'Histoire.
Waymark Code: WM14V82
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Date Posted: 08/26/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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"The museum is located on Montagne de la Cour Street, in the heart of Mont des Arts, near Place Royale.The entrance is through the Old England Art Nouveau building which was completely renovated to house the museum opened in 2000.

The motto of the MIM is you will see what you will hear. Indeed, an infrared helmet system allows visitors to hear almost 200 excerpts related to the instruments on display.

The educational service of the museum offers throughout the year workshops, guided tours and all kinds of activities for all audiences (children, adults, groups, etc.). Guided tours themes are regularly renewed and can also be created on demand, depending on the group's educational project.

The MIM also organizes concerts, as well as screenings, conferences, etc. The upper floor is occupied by a restaurant with panoramic terrace, managed by an independent company. "

Sources : The Museum

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" Le musée est situé rue Montagne de la cour, au cœur du Mont des Arts, tout près de la Place Royale. L'entrée se fait par le bâtiment art nouveau Old England qui fut entièrement rénové afin d'y abriter le musée ouvert en 2000.

Le slogan du MIM est vous allez voir ce que vous allez entendre. En effet un système de casque à infrarouges permet aux visiteurs d'entendre presque 200 extraits en lien avec les instruments exposés.

Le service éducatif du musée propose tout au long de l'année des ateliers, des visites guidées et toutes sortes d'activités pour tous les publics (enfants, adultes, groupes, etc.). Les thèmes des visites guidées sont renouvelés régulièrement et peuvent également être créés à la demande, en fonction du projet pédagogique du groupe.

Le MIM programme aussi des concerts, ainsi que des projections, conférences, etc. L'étage supérieur est occupé par un restaurant avec terrasse panoramique, géré par une société indépendante."

Sources : Le Musée

Price of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Weekday Hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 5:00 PM

Weekend Hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

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