About Musee Des Beaux -Arts D'Lxelles

Founded in 1892, this art museum started with paintings and art piece collection of painter and collector Edmond De Pratere. The Musse des Beaux-Arts d'Ixelles rapidly gained acclaim with its ever-growing impressive collection of art. The gallery now has a spectacular collection of objects of art from the 16th and 17th century to modern day creatives. This museum seems to be small at first glance until you start to visit the lower floors. It seems endless, especially the Magritte part of the museum hosting a magnificent variety of collector's items. With the display of masterpiece frames like "reconcilement" and "Eglise Antwerpen", the place sure knows how to keep the quality, sky high. The building with its striking interiors and a stunning view across the square is quite a visitors delight. With tastes of Spilliaert, Panamarenko, Ensor, Minne, Wouters, Magritte, and so on the museum boasts some of the world's outstanding artworks.  Besides solace, to a creative eye, the place has many antique shops, cafes, gardens, churches, and other galleries to indulge in.

Must See

  • This museum shows a collection of mainly Belgian art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries: A huge collection of paintings and also some sculptures and Contemporary art.
  • It organizes special shows as well as a permanent collection of foremost Belgian artists. The temporary shows are of very high quality and show that curators are very open-minded.
  • The museum exhibits a large collection Wouters, Minne, Panamarenko, Spilliaert, Ensor, Magritte and many more.
  • Doisneau photo show

How to reach

Bus 71 (Musée d'Ixelles), 60, 38, 59 & tram 81 (place Flagey)

Bus 54 (place Fernand Cocq)

It is around 3.8 km. from the city center.

You can reach there by Bus or Metro.

Fare: 2.50 Euros

Tips

  • Photography is allowed inside.
  • Pre-book your tickets to avoid the rush as it opens only on Sundays.
  • Take a map with you if it's your first time.
  • It can be a bit difficult to find your way but it's a lovely neighborhood. 
  • Some very good shopping places around.
  • Do not forget to have Chocolate and Coffee in the near restaurants.
  • Though it might look small from outside, the gallery has a vast area to explore inside.
  • A huge collection of classical and modern sculptures, paintings and art pieces to see.
  • Video Shows in Multiple Languages are very interesting.

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:      Closed

Tuesday:     Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday:     Closed

Friday:          Closed

Saturday:      Closed

 

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait for buying tickets and for the security check.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

8 Euros.

 

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 12.4°C

 

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