Museum of Natural Sciences
About
The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels is one of Europe’s most impressive natural‑history museums, boasting a collection of 38 million specimens and welcoming nearly 330 000 visitors a year. Its iconic Dinosaur Hall contains the world’s largest display of Iguanodon skeletons, while the Gallery of Humankind traces human evolution in a captivating narrative. The museum also features the Living Planet gallery, the Mineral Gallery with crystals and meteorites, and the coveted Ishango bone—a prehistoric counting tool recovered in the Congo. With interactive temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and research facilities, the museum offers something for casual visitors, students and scholars alike.
Highlights
- Dinosaur Hall
- Ishango Bone
- Living Planet Gallery
- Mineral Gallery
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Best time to visit
Late spring to early autumn (May – September) offers pleasant weather and lively exhibitions
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours