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- Europe
- Belgium
- Brussels
- Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium
Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium
Featuring fascinating displays and exhibitions, kids will enjoy
a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium, and in
particular the dinosaur section, the largest of its kind in Europe.
Other points of interest for younger visitors are the PaleoLab
where fossils and replicas of mammoths are on display, as well as
the Evolution and Animal Kingdom sections.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR7 (adults); EUR4.50 (children). Free admission on
first Wednesday of each month, from 1 pm
Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Opening Times
Open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 5pm, Saturday and
Sunday from 10am to 6pm. During schools holidays, the museum keeps
weekend hours
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).