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House of European History
European Parliament museum dedicated to the history of Europe, located in Parc Léopold, next to Rue Belliard, in the European Quarter. The permanent exhibition brings together more than 1,500 objects, documents, images and films from more than 300 museums and collections in and outside Europe. It is toured over several floors with a chronological approach organised by theme, and is offered in 24 languages. Admission is free and individual visitors or groups of fewer than ten people do not need to book. There are guided tours in English, French, German and Dutch, as well as a participatory tour about democracy. Being in the heart of the district of the European institutions, it also helps put into context what you see in the surrounding streets.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at House of European History: 3 missions
- Photograph the building from Leopold ParkStep out into Leopold Park and photograph the museum's facade with the European Quarter around it.
- Walk the permanent exhibition floor by floorClimb through the floors of the permanent exhibition in chronological order and pick the piece that catches your eye most on each level.
- Choose your language and complete one theme of the tourUse the museum's content in the language you prefer, available in 24 languages, and complete an entire theme of the tour.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit House of European History?
Visiting House of European History is free.
How much time do you need for House of European History?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.