Rating
4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
St. Nicholas Church (1,7 km)
La Grand-Place (1,6 km)
Brussels Town Hall (1,6 km)
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (1,3 km)
Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg (1,5 km)
Royal Palace of Brussels (1,6 km)
Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon (1,2 km)
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (2 km)
Chapel Church (1,1 km)
User Reviews
Francois “Pancho_89” (3 years ago)
I really enjoyed this visit to the Porte Halle Museum. The audio-guide is super good, the information I find it very interesting how Brussels was protected with these fortified walls plus the army guilds or coorporations and the weapons they used. It does help to understand the development of this city. The views from the top are very nice too. I spent 2 hours visiting by myself and that was enough time to visit everything. Amazing staircase.
I really enjoyed this visit to the Porte Halle Museum. The audio-guide is super good, the information I find it very interesting how Brussels was protected with these fortified walls plus the army guilds or coorporations and the weapons they used. It does help to understand the development of this city. The views from the top are very nice too. I spent 2 hours visiting by myself and that was enough time to visit everything. Amazing staircase.
BrightScytheOfLife (3 years ago)
If you're really into the history of old Brussels and their guilds, it required. For adults the ticket price of 10€ might be a little high, but if you're with kids this place is perfect. Kids or free, and there's plenty to keep their interest up
If you're really into the history of old Brussels and their guilds, it required. For adults the ticket price of 10€ might be a little high, but if you're with kids this place is perfect. Kids or free, and there's plenty to keep their interest up
Erin Campbell (3 years ago)
This museum was amazing! For someone interested in medieval history this was an absolute goldmine. The museum was incredibly well laid out and the exhibits were fascinating. The audio guides made it really easy and fun to navigate around the museum and we easily spent around 2 hours properly exploring everything. The panoramic view of the city was an added bonus. This was a perfect place to fill a few hours on a weekend afternoon. We didn’t buy tickets before our visit and were able to walk right in. The staff were extremely lovely and so helpful too!
This museum was amazing! For someone interested in medieval history this was an absolute goldmine. The museum was incredibly well laid out and the exhibits were fascinating. The audio guides made it really easy and fun to navigate around the museum and we easily spent around 2 hours properly exploring everything. The panoramic view of the city was an added bonus. This was a perfect place to fill a few hours on a weekend afternoon. We didn’t buy tickets before our visit and were able to walk right in. The staff were extremely lovely and so helpful too!
Daniela de la Torre (3 years ago)
If you have only 24-72 hrs in Brussels don’t come here, but if you do have a little more time, it can be an option, not because of the museum but because of the panoramic view of the city. The museum itself it’s interesting and gives you an idea of the medieval lifestyle. Also, an audio guide is included.
If you have only 24-72 hrs in Brussels don’t come here, but if you do have a little more time, it can be an option, not because of the museum but because of the panoramic view of the city. The museum itself it’s interesting and gives you an idea of the medieval lifestyle. Also, an audio guide is included.
Christopher Davis (3 years ago)
A nice museum spread out among 5 different floors. The main reason for my visit though was the offering of a panoramic view. It was quite good and along with the museum for £10 was a justifiable price in my opinion. The entire structure is accessible by elevator and that was a plus after days of carrying or walking up many stairs together with a toddler. You have to leave bags in lockers that take 1 Euro coins. The staff did offer some slugs in case you were without. There were also clean bathrooms at the top and bottom levels. The included audio tour was the best I'd experienced in the area. It offered interesting information in a concise manner and didn't try to force too many jokes or ridiculous narratives upon the listener. There was even a yearlong temporary exhibit for small children that we found quite nice. If you want to see a great city view, and a horse's bullet wound, this is the place for you.
A nice museum spread out among 5 different floors. The main reason for my visit though was the offering of a panoramic view. It was quite good and along with the museum for £10 was a justifiable price in my opinion. The entire structure is accessible by elevator and that was a plus after days of carrying or walking up many stairs together with a toddler. You have to leave bags in lockers that take 1 Euro coins. The staff did offer some slugs in case you were without. There were also clean bathrooms at the top and bottom levels. The included audio tour was the best I'd experienced in the area. It offered interesting information in a concise manner and didn't try to force too many jokes or ridiculous narratives upon the listener. There was even a yearlong temporary exhibit for small children that we found quite nice. If you want to see a great city view, and a horse's bullet wound, this is the place for you.
