Museum of Natural Sciences of Belgium, Natural history museum in European Quarter, Brussels, Belgium.
The Museum of Natural Sciences spans multiple floors with sections dedicated to evolution, biodiversity, minerals, and prehistoric life forms.
The institution traces its origins to 1802 as the Brussels Museum, later officially established in 1846 with Prince Charles Alexander's collection.
The museum maintains research partnerships with Belgian universities, contributing to scientific knowledge through specimen analysis and academic publications.
Located near metro stations Maelbeek and Schuman, the museum provides guided tours in multiple languages and includes a cafeteria for visitors.
The museum houses thirty Iguanodon skeletons discovered in 1878 at Bernissart coal mine, forming the largest collection worldwide.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: March 31, 1846
Official opening: 1846
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00
Website: https://naturalsciences.be
GPS coordinates: 50.83651,4.37649
Latest update: May 31, 2025 07:58
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