City break in Brussels: what to see and do

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Drone view of Kanal
© Vitesse

Planning a weekend or a few days in Brussels? The Grand Place and the Atomium are probably already on your list, but the capital has much more to offer. Within walking distance of the historic centre, you’ll find Kanal: a museum of modern and contemporary art, featuring exhibitions and guided tours, shops, restaurants and even a rooftop bar. A unique stop on your visit!

Unmissable art and culture in Brussels

A city break in Brussels isn’t complete without a dose of Belgian art. At Kanal, home-grown talent shares the spotlight with international artists, thanks in part to the partnership with the Centre Pompidou. Some works are even on view in Brussels for the very first time. Workshops and performances are also part of the programme. Explore the museum on one of the many guided tours, or visit the exhibitions at your own pace.

  • A person walks barefoot on a cobblestone surface scattered with eggs, depicted across three black-and-white panels.
    Anna Maria Maiolino, Entrevidas, 1981 © Photo credit: Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Laboratoire photographique/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn. Copyright Artwork : Anna Maria Maiolino
  • A large, empty industrial warehouse space with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed metal trusses, and a mezzanine level.
    © Bart Grietens
  • A group of people looking at Kanal
    © Bart Grietens

A day out with food, shopping and play

Beyond the art, Kanal is home to a restaurant, brasserie, bakery, shops, a rooftop bar with views of the city and a free children’s play area. In short, a full day out for the whole family.

Explore the spaces

Check out Kanal’s programme below and plan your city break.

A wooden rooftop terrace overlooking a city skyline under a cloudy sky.
© Bart Grietens

Agenda

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