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Individual or family visit
The Sewer Museum invites you to come on a remarkable journey. Delve into the history of a hidden part of the city, following the evolution of the river Senne and walk along the river underground for a few tens of metres. Plunge into the atmosphere of a real sewer collector. Learn all about sewer construction and renovation and the difficult work of sewer workers, not forgetting the city’s water cycle. A unique living museum!
Practical info
- You can visit the museum without a guide.
- It is recommended to book your visit online.
Visiting the Sewer Museum with children:
Museums too boring for kids? On the contrary! Our museum has been officially approved by and for children.
We offer an game booklets and an audio guide to make the museum visit even more fun for children:
- For children aged 5 to 7: Treasure hunt: Are you an adventurer at heart? Can you find the treasure? To help you out, follow the map and clues that tell you more about sewers and water. Ask for your free copy at the museum reception or download it here
- For children aged 8 to 12: Our explorer’s guidebook: discover the fascinating and surprising world of sewers! Dive into an authentic working sewer… In our expedition guidebook you’ll discover what a sewer is and the important role it plays. > ask for your free copy at the museum reception or download it here
- For children aged 12 and up: ask for our fun audio guide at the museum reception
Find out more about our family-oriented events here
The first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of every month, the Sewer Museum opens its doors for free. You can also join our free guided tours, which are always a great success! No places left? Then be sure to ask at reception for our discovery guide for children or the audio guide in which you are the hero of the story.
Practical information
- Dates: 04.01, 01.02, 01.03, 05.04, 03.05, 07.06, 05.07, 02.08, 06.09, 04.10, 06.12
- 01.02:
- 01.03, 05.04, 03.05, 07.06, 05.07, 02.08, 06.09, 04.10, 06.12:
- 11 a.m.: guided tour of the Back on Senne exhibition in French (1 hour 15 min)
- 3.30 p.m.: guided tour of the Back on Senne exhibition in Dutch (1 hour 15 min)
- 2 p.m.: active guided tour for families in French (2 hours)
- Free admission
- Online reservations are required for the guided tours.
- On the first Sunday of the month, online reservations for museum admission are not possible.
- Discover also the first Sunday of the month at the Brussels City Museum, the Fashion & Lace Museum and the GardeRobe MannekenPis.
