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Discover Brussels beneath your feet

There’s always something new to discover in Brussels, right? Our museum is hidden beneath the two toll houses at the Porte d’Anderlecht/Anderlechtsepoort, far beneath the busy streets of the city: you enter through one toll house and exit through the other.

Walk along the river Senne and even along a main sewer

Make sure you bring a nose clip, because not only will you be discovering science and history during your visit, but also walking along the river Senne, and right through the main sewer under Chaussée de Mons/Bergensesteenweg! Can you spot a rat?

Learn about the impressive underground systems

Did you know that you can learn a lot about public health from sewage water? Or that rats are actually useful? Or that underground passages prevent the city from flooding? During your visit, you will be delving into the science and history of this hidden river and its sewers.

Step into the shoes of a sewer worker

What does a day look like for a sewer worker? What do they actually do down there? In this museum, we shed light on the misunderstood work of sewer workers.

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month 

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month 

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month 

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month 

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month 

In case of heavy rainfall, access to the Senne and/or the sewer of the Chaussée de Mons may be closed for safety reasons. Check the website on the day of your visit to know whether or not the museum is fully accessible.

The museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
The sewer corridor is completely open.
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Een ontzettend informatieve en unieke ervaring! Je kunt zelfs een stukje door het riool lopen, waarbij je mensen boven je over de straatputten hoort lopen en wc’s ziet doorspoelen. Na een bezoek aan dit museum kijk je echt anders naar de putdeksels op straat. Dankzij de vele interactieve onderdelen is dit bijzondere museum allesbehalve saai. Je zult versteld staan van de verborgen wereld onder onze voeten! Wel een kleine waarschuwing: je moet wel een beetje tegen de geur kunnen. Dus misschien beter om dit bezoek niet te plannen op een brakke ochtend na een avondje stappen in Brussel.
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Smells like sewer.
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Excellent museum. Strong focus on the perspective of those working underground, equally covering a lot about urban (waste)water management, the influence of climate change, a historical overview etc. Super well done and humorous audio guide. So far the best museum I have seen in Belgium. A must for all living in or also visiting Brussels. And: I saw a rat, maybe Émile.
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I only had a few hours in Brussels and my partner convinced me that this was how we should spend our time. I was very weary about this but decided to go as he was so excited by it. We had a great time! It was a wonderful museum, very interactive and the staff were lovely. They have Dutch and French on the boards with English audio tours/guide book that explains all the exhibits. There are many interactive displays as well which we enjoyed quite a bit. Then you get to go and see both the covered parts of the senne and the sewer! Be warned… it’s not a pleasant smell. But it was very cool and would absolutely recommend to anyone in Brussels.
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An interesting perspective on what happens under the Belgian cobbles… the free English audio guide is definitely required unless you can read the French or German displays
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Accueil très sympathique. Très bonne visite avec le pass musée.
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Oubliez le musée de la BD, le musée Magritte ou l'hôtel de ville de Bruxelles, la véritable attraction de cette capitale se trouve ici ! Entre pédagogie et immersion historique, ce musée saura vous guider à travers une histoire de la ville que l'on a tendance à oublier mais qu'il est bon de se rappeler. Mention spéciale à Dominique et sa bonne humeur qui ont embelli notre visite à la boutique (et merci pour son conseil dans les adresses du quartier). ✊🏻 Force aux égoutiers ✊🏻
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I never expected to be so fascinated. An amazing insight into the history of Brussels, the freedom to explore a section of the tunnels, and the best audio guide I've ever listened to (and the first time I've actually wanted to hear the audio tour in full, absolutely gripped by voice actors and information). Well done and thank you to those who put this museum together, genuinely inspired
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Super visite guidée, je savais pas que des égouts pouvaient être si intéressants.. Merci pour la visite et les histoires fascinantes