Sewer Museum

Experience an authentic sewer, stroll along the Senne and discover the little-known but ever so important profession of a sewage worker.
Descend deep into the bowels of the city for this unique experience!

!! IMPORTANT INFO :

Dear visitors,
A renovation project is currently ongoing on the canal of the Senne. We are doing our best to minimise the inconvenience of these works. There will be no work done on Saturdays and Sundays. Thank you for your understanding.

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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: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/station-information/nmbs-stations/luggage-storage

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. Wearing a face mask remains recommended when it’s very busy in the museum.

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

The Brussels City Museum has obtained the Brussels Health Safety Label.

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. However, to enjoy the experience to the full, we recommend that you wear boots and don’t forget your 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.

The Location

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

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