Attention
Dear visitor,
Due to an external event taking place at the museum, the museum will be exceptionally closed on Thursday 26th June.
Additionally, due to ongoing works, certain areas of the museum will remain closed:
- The terraces of the Cinquantenaire Arcade and the Arcade Hall, which houses our permanent Napoleon collection. However, a temporary exhibition and a virtual reality experience about Napoleon are available in another part of the museum.
- Part of the mezzanine in the Aviation Hall.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Sowing Eagles: 200 years of forging Waterloo battlefield relics
Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished sources, this article examines the trade and production of artefacts and other objects associated with the Waterloo battlefield. The authors show that, beginning in 1815, a profitable trade emerged on the Brabant Plain, initially characterised by tourists violating graves. This was followed by the development of a thriving industry in forged artefacts, primarily targeting British visitors — although French and German tourists were also aware of the phenomenon. (...)
Immerse yourself in history!
In this latest addition to our museum, you can discover Napoleon's history by living it!
You'll wander around a 60m2 space and discover the defining sites and turning points of the First Empire, elaborated with far-reaching historical accuracy and exceptional image and sound reproduction.
Please note: places are limited! We recommend booking your tickets online.
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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.
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!
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!