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Pavillons d’Octroi - Porte d’Anderlecht 1000 Brussels +32 (0)2 279 43 83

The Museum is closed

Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 a.m > 05.00 p.m

Practical details

Location

Sewer Museum
Porte d’Anderlecht | Anderlechtsepoort
1000 Brussels
T. +32 (0)2 279 43 83
M. musea@brucity.be
#sewermuseum

Directions

Tram: Porte d’Anderlecht: 51 & 82
Bus: Porte d’Anderlecht: 46
Toll parking

By Foot
Midi Station: 13’
Grand-Place: 15’

Schedule

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 a.m > 05.00 p.m
Closed on Monday and on 1/1, 1/5, 24/09, 1/11, 11/11, 25/12

For groups

Reservation is required, also for groups without a guide.

 

Rates

SIMPLE RATES
Adults 10 €
+656 €
European Disabilty Card4 €
Students > 18 years4 €
Job seeker and BIM 4 €
Art 27 + 1 chèque Art 27 1,25 €
 
< 18 year * Free
Residents and City staff of Brussels *Free
First Sunday of the monthFree
Staff of VIVAQUA & HYDRIA*Free
Brussels Police* Free
Teachers*Free
Media* Free
Professional guides and speakers*Free
MuseumPassmusées *Free
ICOM, ICOMOS*Free
Brussels Card*Free
*On presentation of an official card
 
 
 
GUIDED VISIT
Groupes 100€ + entrance ticket to the museum
Group without guide (from 12 people)6€ / person
Schools groups and social organisations70€
Visite active | multisensorielle120€
Balade sur les traces de la Senne120€
Groupes Vrijuit 30 €
Groupes Article 27 1,25 € + 1 ticket Art 27/pers

Single adult

Book online

Individual visit

The Sewer Museum invites you on an extraordinary journey. Immerse yourself in the history of the underground urban landscape by following the meandering path of the Senne, entering deeper and deeper into the bowels of the city. Soak up the atmosphere of a real sewer collector! Learn about sewer construction and repair, the hard work of sewage workers… not to mention the city’s water cycle. A living museum – it’s one of a kind!

 

Practical information

  • The museum can be visited without a guide
  • The reservation of your visit is recommanded via our booking platform

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!

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Dates: 07.01, 04.02, 03.03, 07.04, 05.05, 02.06, 07.07, 04.08, 01.09, 06.10, 03.11, 01.12.24
  • Free admission
  • For your convenience, we recommend booking your admission through our booking platform.
    Please note: On the first Sunday of the month, the museum welcomes a large number of visitors. For security reasons, but also for everyone’s comfort, if the museum is full, the team may refuse access to visitors without a ticket.
  • Discover also the first Sunday of the month at the Brussels City Museum, the Fashion & Lace Museum and the GardeRobe MannekenPis.


Adult groups

Reservation is obligatory for all groups, even without a guide

 

Guided tours:

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

 

Reservation

Classic guided tour

Discover when, why and how sewers were built. Learn about the unusual working conditions of sewer workers. Discover the importance of water management in the city. From the water coming out of the tap, to its disposal to the water treatment plant: you will see the consequences of your daily rituals in practice!

  • Duration:

    1 hour

  • Tarif:

    • 100€ per group (max. 25 people) + one entrance ticket per person to the museum
    • Social associations: 70€ all included

Guided tour focus 'After rain comes...'

From 21.09.24 au 22.06.25, discover our temporary exhibition ‘After rain comes…’ at the museum.

Rain is an everyday topic that often comes up in conversations. This natural phenomenon continues to occupy our minds, from simple matters like our weekend plans to serious concerns such as climate change, heatwaves, and floods. But have you ever stopped to think about what exactly happens after a rain shower? What does the rain do to our sewage system in Brussels, and what effect does it have on the environment? And shouldn’t we consider rain as a valuable resource rather than something that needs to be drained away as quickly as possible? Our guide will take you through this new exhibition, where you’ll find answers to all these questions through concrete examples and current, innovative solutions.

  • Duration:

    1h15min

  • Tarif:

    • 100€ per group (max. 25 people) + one entrance ticket per person to the museum
    • Social associations: 70€ all included

Teambuilding

Discover a unique team building experience at the Sewer Museum that goes beyond the ordinary! Strengthen the cohesion within your team while fostering teamwork in an unconventional setting. Immerse yourselves in the mysterious world of the sewers, where an intriguing challenge awaits.

 

Embark on a thrilling investigation as you encounter the lifeless body of a sewer worker discovered in the main sewer of the Chaussée de Mons. The circumstances surrounding his drowning appear suspicious, prompting the police to assign an officer to unravel the mystery. Now, the Sewer Museum invites your team to join forces with the officer and take on the task of solving this enigma.

 

Uncover clues ranging from personal notes and pollution analyses to work schedules and hidden messages. Your team’s collective efforts will be crucial in navigating this challenging environment and piecing together the evidence. Is the death a mere accident, or does it connect to the deceased sewer worker’s involvement in the fight against water pollution?

 

This immersive experience not only encourages teamwork but also provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge about the essential work of sewer workers and the environmental issues associated with water management and global warming. Elevate your team building activities with a unique blend of mystery, collaboration, and environmental awareness at the Sewer Museum

 

  • Duration:

    1h30min

  • infos pratiques:

    To enable participants to carry out the research in the best possible conditions, the museum does not host other groups at the same time as the team-building visits. The number of team-building visits per week is therefore limited.

  • Tarif:

    € 175 per group (max. 10 people) + 6€ museum admission per person. We can welcome 2 groups at the same time.


Kids

Reservation is obligatory for all groups, even without a guide

 

Guided tours:

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

 

Book online

Little hands like to touch everything ...

Despite the fact that the museum is cleaned regularly, the main drain and the walkway along the River Senne may be dirty.

Therefore, the Museum asks parents with toddlers to be particularly careful.

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

If you really want to get into the shoes of a sewer worker, bring your boots and torch!

  • Ideal for:

    8 to 12 years

  • Duration:

    +/- 1 hour

  • Tarif:

    Available free of charge at the museum reception or to Download

Classic guided tour of the museum

From the tap to the wastewater treatment plant, from the ovoid sewer to the collector sewer –  follow the meandering path of our urban waterways. You will learn how brushing your teeth, taking a bath or washing your clothes has a direct impact on the functioning of the sewers!
An extraordinary and enlightening trip into the bowels of the city!

  • Ideal for:

    7 years +

  • Duration:

    1 hour

  • Tarif:

    Price: € 70 per group (max. 25 children)

     

Guided tour focus 'After rain comes...'

From 21.09.24 au 22.06.25, discover our temporary exhibition ‘After rain comes…’ at the museum.

Rain is an everyday topic that often comes up in conversations. This natural phenomenon continues to occupy our minds, from simple matters like our weekend plans to serious concerns such as climate change, heatwaves, and floods. But have you ever stopped to think about what exactly happens after a rain shower? What does the rain do to our sewage system in Brussels, and what effect does it have on the environment? And shouldn’t we consider rain as a valuable resource rather than something that needs to be drained away as quickly as possible? Our guide will take you through this new exhibition, where you’ll find answers to all these questions through concrete examples and current, innovative solutions.

  • Ideal for:

    +9 years

  • Duration:

    1h15min

  • Tarif:

    Price: € 70 per group (max. 25 children)


School groups

Reservation is obligatory for all groups, even without a guide

 

Guided tours:

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

 

Book online

Explorer's notebook

Are you ready for an 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:

  • Discover the origin of sewers
  • Find out about the significance of water in the development of Brussels
  • Appreciate the importance of its preservation for our planet
  • Experience the remarkable profession of sewage worker

If you really want to get into the shoes of a sewer worker, bring your boots and torch!

  • Ideal for:

    8 to 12 years

  • Duration:

    +/- 1 hour

  • Tarif:

    Price: Available free of charge at the museum reception. You can also download it here.

Classic guided tour of the museum

From the tap to the wastewater treatment plant, from the ovoid sewer to the collector sewer –  follow the meandering path of our urban waterways. You will learn how brushing your teeth, taking a bath or washing your clothes has a direct impact on the functioning of the sewers!
An extraordinary and enlightening trip into the bowels of the city!

  • Ideal for:

    7 years +

  • Duration:

    1 hour

  • Tarif:

    Price: € 70 per group (max. 25 children)

     

Guided tour focus 'After rain comes...'

From 21.09.24 au 22.06.25, discover our temporary exhibition ‘After rain comes…’ at the museum.

Rain is an everyday topic that often comes up in conversations. This natural phenomenon continues to occupy our minds, from simple matters like our weekend plans to serious concerns such as climate change, heatwaves, and floods. But have you ever stopped to think about what exactly happens after a rain shower? What does the rain do to our sewage system in Brussels, and what effect does it have on the environment? And shouldn’t we consider rain as a valuable resource rather than something that needs to be drained away as quickly as possible? Our guide will take you through this new exhibition, where you’ll find answers to all these questions through concrete examples and current, innovative solutions.

  • Ideal for:

    + 9 years

  • Duration:

    1h15min

  • Tarif:

    Price: € 70 per group (max. 25 children)


Teacher

Book online


Specific audiences

Reservation is obligatory for all groups, even without a guide

 

Guided tours:

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

 

Book online

The Sewer Museum is eager to welcome and accommodate as far as possible the needs of the general public. It will do its utmost to facilitate accessibility to people disabilities or special needs.

  • Guide dogs accepted
  • The wifi is free
  • A hearing loop (or audio induction loop) is available at the museum reception desk
  • The building is not accessible to wheelchair users and the lower floors are only accessible via a staircase.
  • The museum does not have toilets with disabled access

If you would like more information on access to the museum, we invite you to consult the museum’s accessibility sheet, which was produced following the Access-i audit, or contact the Public Services:  servicedespublics@brucity.be

 

Tailor-made guided tour for visitors with special needs

The Sewer Museum strives to make its collections accessible to all visitors. This tailor-made visit offers a tour of the museum adapted to groups of visitors with special needs or disabilities. Our guides tailor their explanations to the specific needs of each group, so as to offer a unique experience. Contact us for a personalised tour.

 

Booking: book via our online registration form

 

  • Duration:

    +/- 1h15

  • Tarif:

    Price: €70 all inclusive (Maximum 15 people/group)


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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