Museum · Brussels
House of European History: free entry days, tickets & hours
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House of European History is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–18:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Pick up a free tablet guide (24 languages) at the entrance; thematic tours cover the Shoah, democracy and the 19th century.
- Mornings are quieter; the museum is usually busier in the afternoon.
- Combine with the free Parlamentarium a few minutes away on the Esplanade of the European Parliament.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree admission to the museum and its activities, every day | everyone | Bags may be security-checked; a valid ID may be requested. Free tablet guides in 24 languages. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: House of European History
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 13:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Monday 13:00-18:00, Tuesday-Friday 9:00-18:00 (10:00-18:00 in July and August), Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00. Last entry 17:30. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 1 Nov, 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
Rue Belliard / Belliardstraat 135, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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Sources
Where this comes from
- historia-europa.ep.eu/en/visit · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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