Parlamentarium, Brussels

Name: Parlamentarium
Address: Rue Wiertzstraat 60, Brussels, 1047, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 283 22 22

#18 among attractions in Brussels

Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information

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Facts and practical information

The Parlamentarium is the visitors' centre of the European Parliament and is located in the Parliament's Espace Léopold complex in Brussels. The official opening was on 14 October 2011 by President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek. The permanent exhibition contains hundreds of multimedia components, explaining the European Parliament and other European Union institutions. The entrance to the centre is located on the Parliament's esplanade. ()

Local name: Parlement européen#Parlamentarium Coordinates: 50°50'24"N, 4°22'28"E

Address

Rue Wiertzstraat 60Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels 1047 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 283 22 22

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Day trips

Parlamentarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Natural Sciences, Jazz Station, House of European History, Leopold Park.

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Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
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Dancing, Nightlife
Jazz Station, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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~960 ftE
Museum, History museum
House of European History, Brussels
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~1120 ftSE
Park
Leopold Park, Brussels
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Church
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50°50'41"N • 4°21'32"E
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
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Palace
Europa building, Brussels
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~1740 ftNE
Park
Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels
9 min walk • The Jardin de la vallée du Maelbeek or Maalbeekdaltuin is a small green space on the corner of Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat and Chaussé d'Etterbeek/Etterbeeksesteenweg at the heart of the European Quarter of Brussels. It was inaugurated on 13 May 1951.
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Cycling, Bike rental
Namur Gate, Brussels
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~1490 ftN
Street
Rue de la Loi, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Parlamentarium open?

Parlamentarium is open:

Monday 1 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Parlamentarium?

Nearby attractions include Esplanade of the European Parliament, Brussels (3 min walk), Rue Belliard, Brussels (3 min walk), Place du Luxembourg, Brussels (4 min walk), Convent Van Maerlant, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Parlamentarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parlamentarium:

Bus

Luxembourg - Luxemburg • Lines: 12, 21, 27, 34, 38, 543, 64, 80, 95 (3 min walk)
Trèves - Trier • Lines: 21, 27, 543, 64 (3 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Luxembourg (4 min walk)
Brussels-Schuman (9 min walk)

Metro

Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (8 min walk)
Trône - Troon • Lines: 2, 6 (9 min walk)

Tram

Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (17 min walk)
Parc - Park • Lines: 92, 93 (18 min walk)