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Autoworld
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings right after opening are quietest, so the famous cars feel like your private collection. Early spring and autumn weekdays also sidestep the school-trip crowds that pack the halls in summer.
Budget tips
Entry lands around 12 euros for adults, with reduced rates for seniors, students, and kids under a certain age. A Brussels Card includes admission, and pairing this visit with the neighboring state museum tickets rarely costs extra.
Recommended for
Car enthusiasts, Families, Photography lovers, Design and engineering buffs
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Roughly 250 vehicles trace the full arc of motoring, from an 1886 steam carriage to 1990s racers and family runabouts. The halls also hold the Belgian royal family's official state limousines, including the convertible Cadillac used for public processions.
Highlights: Natural light streams through the 333-foot-long glass roof and glances straight off the chrome of a 1938 Cord 810, making the whole hall feel like an open-air film set. Then the mock 1920s garage corner appears, complete with period gas pumps and a mechanic's bench, where you can practically smell the oil and aged leather in the air.
Insider tips
- Head to the back hall first to meet the steam and electric pioneers before school groups fill the front galleries.
- Bring a wide-angle phone setting or lens to capture the two-story glass roof from the central spiral staircase.
- Skip the on-site cafeteria and grab a waffle from the park food stalls a short walk away.
- Pause by the workshop area on weekdays, where restorers sometimes work live on classic engines.
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