A website by War Heritage Institute

Welcome to the
Royal Military Museum

Homepage Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History

Practical info for your visit

Dear visitor,

The renovated terrace of the Triumphal Arch, offering a stunning panoramic view of Brussels, is open again! More info

Please note: due to renovation work on the exterior of the Aviation Hall, parts of the mezzanine are temporarily closed. The main aircraft collection and all its highlights remain on display as usual.

Bibliothèque du CEDOC, aperçu des livres
Documentation centre at the Royal Military Museum

Find out all about the Royal Military Museum's Documentation Centre (CEDOC) and its various components: archives, library, map room, photo collection, print room, technical libraries and reproductions.

Please note that access conditions and opening hours are different from those at the Museum! The CEDOC is accessible by appointment only.

Schilderij Napoleon

Discover our masterpieces!

The War Heritage Institute has an extensive collection of around a hundred thousand of collection pieces. We asked our colleagues which pieces deserve a spotlight.

Let our selection surprise, amaze and inspire you! And feel free to visit one of our sites to discover certain pieces in person!

MuseumPass in the Aviation Hall

With your museum pass, come to the Military Museum!

Did you know that you can also visit the Royal Military Museum with your Museum Pass? The museum pass is the most generous subscription to Belgian museums. It gives you access to all participating museums in our country for a whole year. When you want and as often as you want!

Are you ready for a year full of wonderful experiences? Then opt for the museum pass, which costs only €64,95 and can be purchased directly at the museum reception desk!