City guide
Free things to do in Brussels
8 places with verified free entry · 3 free today
2 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 3 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
Attractions
Churches & landmarks
Museums
Free for someComic Art Museum - Brussels (Belgian Comic Strip Center)Free for children under 6
Always freeHouse of European HistoryFree admission to the museum and its activities, every day
Free Wed 4 NovMagritte Museum (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium)Free entry to the permanent collection on the first Wednesday of every month from 13:00 ('Happy Wednesday')
Free Wed 4 NovOld Masters Museum (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium)Free entry to the permanent collection on the first Wednesday of every month from 13:00 ('Happy Wednesday')
Always freeParlamentarium (European Parliament Visitors' Centre)Free entry every day, multimedia guide in 24 EU languages included
FAQ
Free things to do in Brussels: common questions
What can you visit for free in Brussels?
Free Tickets lists 8 places in Brussels with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: House of European History and Parlamentarium. Free on set days: St. Gudula Cathedral, Magritte Museum and Old Masters Museum. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Atomium, St. Gudula Cathedral, Comic Art Museum, Magritte Museum, Old Masters Museum and Royal Palace.
When are museums and landmarks free in Brussels?
St. Gudula Cathedral — guided tour in French and English every Saturday at 14:00; Magritte Museum — to the permanent collection on the first Wednesday of every month from 13:00 ('Happy Wednesday'); Old Masters Museum — to the permanent collection on the first Wednesday of every month from 13:00 ('Happy Wednesday'). Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Brussels are free for children?
Atomium, St. Gudula Cathedral, Comic Art Museum, Magritte Museum, Old Masters Museum and Royal Palace — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Do I need to book free entry in Brussels?
At Royal Palace even free entry needs a timed reservation, and free slots can run out. Book as soon as the slots open.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Royal Palace at €10 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.