What are the opening hours of House of European History?

Mon 13:00 to 18:00; Tue to Fri 9:00 to 18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00 to 18:00. The last entry is at 17:30. Tuesday to Friday it opens at 10:00 in July and August.

How much does House of European History cost?

Nothing. House of European History is free to visit.

Museum

House of European History

European Quarter and Cinquantenaire, Brussels

Address

Rue Belliard 135, Brussels

Hours

Mon: 13:00 to 18:00
Tue to Fri: 9:00 to 18:00
Sat, Sun: 10:00 to 18:00

The last entry is at 17:30. Tuesday to Friday it opens at 10:00 in July and August.

Source: historia-europa.ep.eu, checked 12 Nov 2026.

House of European History building seen across the lawn of Parc Léopold, Brussels — Photo: Fred Romero / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A museum on Rue Belliard, in Parc Léopold, about the history of Europe. Entry is free.

Cost Free

Time needed 2 hours

Rainy day Free

Insider tip

Entry is free.

What the guides say about House of European History

The European Quarter is the district of the EU institutions, with Cinquantenaire Park, the European Parliament and the House of European History.

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What's on near House of European History

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of House of European History, from the weekly Brussels events calendar.

Exhibition On now €15

Animazing

16 Oct 2026 to 29 Aug 2027 Institute of Natural Sciences, European Quarter and Cinquantenaire

Exhibition at Institute of Natural Sciences, listed on visit.brussels.

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Theatre and shows Last day today

Œdipus

4 to 13 Nov Théâtre Varia, Louise and Châtelain

Show at Théâtre Varia, listed on visit.brussels.

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Theatre and shows Ends in 1 day

Chance

10 to 14 Nov Théâtre Varia, Louise and Châtelain

Show at Théâtre Varia, listed on visit.brussels.

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Theatre and shows Starts in 6 days

Rectum Crocodile

19 Nov Théâtre Varia

Time 20:00

Rectum Crocodile at Théâtre Varia, as listed on the Kaaitheater programme.

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Theatre and shows Starts tomorrow

Cuisinema Brésil: The Blue Trail

14 Nov GC De Maalbeek

Time 18:30

Cuisinema Brésil: The Blue Trail at GC De Maalbeek, as listed on the Commune d'Etterbeek agenda.

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Smaller local events nearby

Make them yours! Turn our Discovery Spaces inside out Exhibition
Sun 15 Nov · House of European History, Brussels
An event at House of European History, 15 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Lunchtime tour - Meet the Postcolonial? exhibition team 2/2 Tours and walks
Tue 17 Nov · House of European History, Brussels
Lunchtime tour - Meet the Postcolonial? exhibition team 2/2 at House of European History, 17 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
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Nearby

Parc Léopold Park · 2 min walk A park in the European Quarter, next to the European Parliament buildings. European Parliament Landmark · 3 min walk The European Parliament's Brussels building on Rue Wiertz, in the European Quarter. Place Jourdan Fries Market · 4 min walk The square in Etterbeek known for Maison Antoine and its fries. Museum of Natural Sciences Museum · 5 min walk The natural history museum on Rue Vautier in the European Quarter, known for its dinosaur hall with the Iguanodons found at Bernissart. Résidence Palace (Europa building) Landmark · 5 min walk An Art Deco block on Rue de la Loi that is now the seat of the European Council and the Europa building. Théâtre Varia Nightlife · 6 min walk A theatre on Rue du Sceptre in Ixelles.

Around European Quarter and Cinquantenaire

EU institutions around a large 19th-century park

The European Quarter is the district of the Commission, the Council and the Parliament, around Schuman and Rue de la Loi. The Cinquantenaire Park lies to its east.

European Quarter and Cinquantenaire has 21 places on the Roam Brussels map: 11 landmarks, 5 museums, 3 parks and gardens, 1 market and 1 bar. Read the European Quarter and Cinquantenaire guide.

Berlaymont Landmark · 7 min walk
Pavillon Horta-Lambeaux Landmark · 9 min walk
Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles Landmark · 10 min walk
Square Marie-Louise Landmark · 10 min walk
Square Ambiorix Landmark · 11 min walk
Art and History Museum Museum · 12 min walk
Atelier 210 Nightlife · 12 min walk
Square Marguerite Park · 12 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of House of European History?: Rue Belliard 135, Brussels.
What are the opening hours of House of European History?: Mon 13:00 to 18:00; Tue to Fri 9:00 to 18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00 to 18:00. The last entry is at 17:30. Tuesday to Friday it opens at 10:00 in July and August.
How much does House of European History cost?: Nothing. House of European History is free to visit.
How long do you need at House of European History?: Plan for 2 hours.

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