Brussels - Belgian Army Museum and Museum of Military History Musée Royal de l'Armée

 
The Belgian Army Museum and Museum of Military History (Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en van de Militaire Geschiedenis) occupies the north wing of the Palais Cinquantenaire. It provides an overview of the development of military technology and of the major campaigns fought on Belgian soil.

The museum has three principal sections: Belgian military history (documents, uniforms and weaponry from the Middle Ages to the present day, including a most comprehensive collection of medieval arms and armor); the Armored Vehicle Hall with artillery, tanks etc.

Must-see attractions nearby:
from the two World Wars; and the Air Section (Brussels Air Museum) with a collection of aircraft from World War I onwards.

The Brussels Air Museum's high point is its collection of original aircraft from World War I.
Address: Belgian Royal Military Museum, Jubelpark 3 Parc du Cinquantenaire, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Hours:
January 1 to December 31: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4:45pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: There are photographic restrictions.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: Gift shop
Transit: Metro: Merode or Schuman Train Station (Line 1) / Train: Merode or Schuman Train Station / Bus: 20, 28, 36, 67, 80 / Tram: 81
Typical Visit: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Copper hub of the wheels on an old WWI gun in front of the Brussels military museum.Copper hub of the wheels on an old WWI gun in front of the Brussels military museum.
Old WWI gun in front of the Brussels military museum.Old WWI gun in front of the Brussels military museum.
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