National Museum of the Resistance

The National Museum of Resistance in Anderlecht documents underground activities during the occupation of Belgium. Its galleries contain weapons, forged documents, uniforms, photographs, and communication devices that reveal how resistance networks operated.

The museum opened in 1972 in a former printing house that served as a production center during occupation. The building was instrumental in creating materials that countered German propaganda efforts.

The collections reflect how ordinary people organized resistance through hidden networks and dangerous activities. Visitors encounter personal stories and objects that show the human cost of fighting occupation.

The museum sits near Brussels-Midi station and welcomes visitors with mobility needs through accessible facilities. Guided tours can be arranged for educational groups and those seeking deeper context about the exhibits.

The building hosted the secret printing operation that produced Faux Soir in 1943, a counterfeit newspaper that spread misleading information to undermine German control. This publication remains one of the resistance movement's boldest information operations.

Location: Anderlecht

Inception: June 6, 1972

Official opening: June 6, 1972

Operator: Maison de la Résistance - Huis van het Verzet

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +3225224041

Email: info@museumresistance.be

Website: http://museumresistance.be

GPS coordinates: 50.83933,4.32792

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27