Parlamentarium
Brussels, Belgium
The Parlamentarium in Brussels serves as the European Parliament’s visitor centre, offering interactive exhibits that explain how the EU works. It’s a free, centrally located landmark that lets travelers grasp European politics in an engaging way.
Why choose Parlamentarium
When you explore the Parlamentarium, you walk through hands‑on displays that turn complex legislation into something tangible, something a typical city tour can’t offer. You leave with a clearer sense of how decisions made here affect daily life across the continent.
Best for: Politics · History · Families
Start your Brussels EU morning here
Begin at the Parlamentarium to understand EU basics, then walk to nearby history and enjoy a local lunch.
- Morning — Parlamentarium
- 11:00 — House of European History
- Lunch — Maison Antoine
Visit tips
- Start with the main EU timeline exhibit; it gives a clear overview.
- Grab the free audio guide; it switches languages with a tap.
- Arrive early to avoid school groups; the centre opens at 10 am.
- Allocate about 90 minutes; audio guides are available in several languages.
Plan your visit
- Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours — Allocate about 90 minutes
- Best time of day: Early morning, before 10:00 — Arrive before school groups
- Hours: Opens at 10 am; check for possible closures
- Entry: Free to visit — Free entry
- Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
- Category: landmark
- Rated 4.2 by 3563 reviewers
- Tags: free entry, interactive exhibits, political insight, family friendly
Nearby attractions
- Autoworld | Brussels — attraction, 17 min walk
- Maison Antoine — restaurant, 8 min walk
- House of European History — attraction, 4 min walk
- Café Belga — cafe, 18 min walk
- Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule — historic site, 17 min walk
- Les Petits Oignons — restaurant, 17 min walk
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