Sewer Museum

Dear visitors,

Reservation requests for guided tours must be submitted 3 weeks before the visit via our online reservations form.

Thank you for your understanding.

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PHOTO COMPETITION

21.09.24 > 01.12.24

SHOOTING IN THE RAIN

Participate in our photo contest on the theme of rain. The aim, of course, is to capture Brussels in the rain, preferably in an original way.

Information and participation form

EXHIBITION

21.09.24 > 22.06.25

AFTER RAIN COMES…

Rain is an everyday topic that comes up in almost every conversation!
After rain comes… invites you to take a closer look at how to manage rainwater in a more sustainable way. The exhibition is an integral part of the museum tour. Each room deals with a question or issue linked to the effects of rain in the city.

Put your head in the clouds with our augmented reality sandbox, and be inspired by Eric Ostermann’s unexpected photographs to enter our photo competition. Take part in our various meet-ups with our scientific team, our guides and our neighbours. Discover something new and surprising about rain!

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FREE ENTRY

01.12 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entrance on every first Sunday of the month! Explorer notebooks for the little ones and audio guides in which you play the leading role are available on demand at the reception. Curious? Come and visit us!

Info and booking

DID YOU KNOW? THE SEWER NETWORK UNDER THE BRUSSELS REGION IS NEARLY 1900 KM LONG! THOUSANDS OF CUBIC METRES OF WASTE WATER FLOW THROUGH THESE 1900 KM OF UNDERGROUND DRAINS AND TUNNELS EVERY DAY.

The Sewer Museum invites you on an unusual trip into a very hidden side of Brussels but which is absolutely vital for the running of the city. An active museum with the River Senne playing the leading role. A museum that tells the story of when, why and how the sewers were built, describes the sewer workers job in this underground world and explains the city’s water cycle.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Dear visitors,

Our teams welcome you from Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 5PM.

The museum has a cloakroom, but it is not suitable for storing suitcases and luggage. A locker is available at the train stations close to the museum:

Are you an individual visitor? To make the most out of your visit to the museum, we advise you to book via our reservation platform.

For groups
Reservation is required via our online form (also for groups without a guide)

Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your visit.

What do I need to know about

a visit to the Sewer Museum?

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Booking

The reservation of your visit is recommended.

Booking

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What should I wear?

You do not need to wear special clothing. But if you really want to get into the shoes of a sewer worker, bring your boots and torch!

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At the Museum

You can pay for your ticket at the Museum reception area (the pavilion on the left when looking towards Anderlecht), and start your visit.

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First pavilion

Discover the secrets of the Senne and find out more about daily water management in Brussels, the construction and reconstruction of sewers, the profession of a sewage worker and the urban legends of the sewers.

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The Senne

Take the stairs to walk along the banks of the Senne.

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The collector

Enter an actual sewer called a collector sewer, which is still in service!

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Second pavilion

Head back up to the second pavilion to learn more about sewer equipment throughout history and the management of blue gold around the world. A short stop at our museum shop.
Did you notice that you are on the other side of the crossroads?

Explorer’s notebook

Are you ready for the adventure?
Take our mascot on a journey and discover the Sewer Museum, thanks to the games and puzzles in the explorer’s notebook! Your mission, if you choose to accept it:

Find out about the importance of water in the historical development of Brussels
Understand the role sewers play in a city
Discover the incredible profession of a sewage worker
Learn to appreciate the importance of preserving water for our planet and those who inhabit it

Don’t forget your boots and torch!

Available free of charge at the museum reception or to

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The Museum is closed: In the event of heavy rain, for safety reasons, the Museum staff reserves the right to refuse access to the covered river and sewer.

Location

Sewer Museum
Porte d’Anderlecht | Anderlechtsepoort
1000 Brussels
T. +32 (0)2 279 43 83

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