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- Brussels
- Royal Museum of Central Africa
Royal Museum of Central Africa
Under the direction of King Leopold, the Belgian Congo returned
fantastic riches to Belgium in the 19th century, yet the people of
that colony paid a terrible price. This museum was founded to
explore the relationship between European colonial powers and the
people they subjugated. Recent exhibits have broadened the museum's
focus to include environmental issues and ethnography in Africa,
Asia and South America. The museum is situated on beautiful grounds
in the Flemish commune of Tervuren, just outside of Brussels.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR4 (adults), EUR1.50 (youths). Other concessions are
available
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
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm; Saturday and
Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).