Horta Museum, Brussels

Name: Horta Museum
Address: Rue Américaine 25, Brussels, 1060, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 543 04 90

#6 among attractions in Brussels

Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, History museum, Victor Horta, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Horta Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta and his time. The museum is housed in Horta's former house and workshop, Maison & Atelier Horta, in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles. ()

Local name: Maison Horta Completed: 1901 (123 years ago)Unesco: from 2000Area: 7.41 acres (0.0116 mi²)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 50°49'27"N, 4°21'20"E

Address

Rue Américaine 25Ixelles (Chatelain)Brussels 1060 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 543 04 90

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Day trips

Horta Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Horta Museum open?

Horta Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Horta Museum?

Nearby attractions include Église de la Sainte-Trinité - Heilige Drievuldigheidskerk, Brussels (4 min walk), Hankar House, Brussels (7 min walk), Chaussée de Charleroi, Brussels (8 min walk), Rue du Bailli, Brussels (8 min walk).

How to get to Horta Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Horta Museum:

Tram

Janson • Lines: 81, 92, 97 (3 min walk)
Trinité - Drievuldigheid • Lines: 81 (4 min walk)

Bus

Ma Campagne • Lines: 123, 136, 365a, 54, N11, W (3 min walk)
Moris • Lines: 123, 136, 365a, W (6 min walk)

Train

Horta (12 min walk)
Parvis de Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillisvoorplein (15 min walk)

Metro

Hôtel des Monnaies - Munthof • Lines: 2, 6 (18 min walk)
Louise - Louiza • Lines: 2, 6 (20 min walk)