Museum of the National Bank of Belgium, Brussels

Name: Museum of the National Bank of Belgium
Address: Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potageres 57, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 221 22 06

#85 among attractions in Brussels

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium is a museum belonging to the National Bank of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Opened in 1982, it is one of the oldest central bank museums in Europe. The Museum is divided into three exhibits: the history of money, the history of the National Bank of Belgium, and the interactions between people and money and the design of money. The Museum has a collection of old Belgian coins and explains the emergence of currency through the centuries. ()

Local name: Musée de la Banque nationale de Belgique Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 50°50'56"N, 4°21'35"E

Address

Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potageres 57Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Royal)Brussels 1000 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 221 22 06

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Museum of the National Bank of Belgium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: À la Mort Subite, Hôtel des Galeries, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Belgian Comic Strip Center.

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Nightlife
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Nightlife
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Galeria Inno, Brussels
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Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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Theater, Concerts and shows, History museum
Royal Theatre Toone, Brussels
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Nightlife, Cinema
Cinéma Nova, Brussels
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Cinéma Galeries, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the National Bank of Belgium open?

Museum of the National Bank of Belgium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the National Bank of Belgium?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Brussels (2 min walk), Marc Sleen Museum, Brussels (4 min walk), Art Base, Brussels (4 min walk), Belgian Comic Strip Center, Brussels (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the National Bank of Belgium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the National Bank of Belgium:

Bus

de Berlaimont • Lines: N18 (2 min walk)
Rosa Parks • Lines: 29, 63, 65, 66, N04, N05 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gare Centrale - Centraal Station • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
Central Station • Lines: 1, 5 (5 min walk)

Tram

Parc - Park • Lines: 92, 93 (5 min walk)
Congrès - Congres • Lines: 92, 93 (6 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Congress (7 min walk)
Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (7 min walk)

Ferry

Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (24 min walk)
Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (25 min walk)