Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Federal scientific institute in City of Brussels, Belgium
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is a research and museum facility in Brussels with collections and work spaces spread across multiple levels. The building displays scientific specimens and materials while researchers conduct ongoing work on projects related to natural history and life sciences.
The institute was established to gather and study natural materials and discoveries from Belgium and beyond. Over the decades it accumulated millions of objects that reflect Belgium's role in advancing scientific knowledge across Europe.
The institute connects scientific work with public curiosity through exhibitions and programs that show how research happens and why it matters. Visitors can see how scientists study nature and learn about discoveries that help us understand the world around us.
The facility is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, making it accessible for most weekly schedules. It is worth checking ahead for any temporary closures or special events that might affect your visit.
The building holds one of Europe's largest collections of dinosaur bones, including complete skeletons from old Belgian coal mines. These fossils come from excavations that took place over a century ago and helped scientists learn about how prehistoric creatures lived and evolved.
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