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- Europe
- Belgium
- Brussels
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts
Royal Museums of Fine Arts
An unmissable attraction for art lovers: the twin Museum of
Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art are Brussels' premier art
museums. They feature art from the 15th to 18th centuries (ancient)
and 19th century to the present day (modern). The larger of the two
is the Museum of Ancient Art, opened in 1887, featuring the best
collection of Flemish art in the world; highlights include works by
van Dyck and over 20 paintings by Rubens. The Museum of Modern Art
was opened in 1984 and includes fine examples from Belgium's best
artists over the past century, plus modern legends such as Francis
Bacon.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
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 daily, from 10am to 5pm
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).