Museum of Musical Instruments, Brussels

Museum of Musical Instruments, Brussels

The Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels is located in the Belgian capital and is a world-renowned museum that has garnered much attention for its collection of musical instruments from all over the world. The museum started gathering various instruments in 1877 with just over 100 Indian instruments, and after years of collecting, the current number of instruments has reached more than 7,000.

The Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels is itself a sight to behold, being one of the most beautiful examples of Neo-Classical and Art Nouveau architecture in Belgium. This perfectly shaped museum not only provides both spiritual and visual stimulation but also offers visitors elegant music, allowing them to use their ears to listen to and discover the beauty of music. The museum’s collection of over 7,000 items comes from all over the world, with some pieces being over 300 years old. Around 1,200 items are on display, divided among four exhibition rooms, featuring both traditional and modern instruments. One of the most exciting features for visitors is the opportunity to wear headphones and listen to the sounds of various instruments.

The Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels also tells the story of Belgium’s musical history, European musical traditions, and non-European instruments. Notably, some musicians have even come to study and play period music using these very instruments.

Musical Instrument Museum (Brussels)

Must-visit reason: The largest musical instrument museum in Belgium

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Belgium

Province/state where the attraction is located: Brussels-Capital Region

City where the attraction is located: Brussels