BRUSSELS, Belgium — Looking down from the second level from the side at the main hall at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Belgium (in French, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique), one of the most famous museums in Belgium. The complex consists of several museums, including Ancient Art Museum (XV - XVII century), the Modern Art Museum (XIX XX century), the Wiertz Museum, the Meunier Museum and the Museé Magritte Museum.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, located in the heart of Brussels, is a prestigious complex of six museums dedicated to the fine arts. This cultural powerhouse houses one of the most comprehensive and valuable art collections in Europe, spanning from the 15th century to contemporary works. The museums include the Old Masters Museum, featuring iconic works by Flemish Primitives and Baroque masters like Rubens and Bruegel; the Modern Museum, showcasing Belgian art from the late 18th to the early 20th century; and the Magritte Museum, dedicated to the surrealist works of René Magritte. The Fin-de-Siècle Museum focuses on the 1900s, while the Antoine Wiertz and Constantin Meunier Museums are monographic museums dedicated to these 19th-century Belgian artists. The main building, with its neoclassical facade, is a landmark in itself, situated in the Mont des Arts area. Inside, visitors can explore over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings, including masterpieces by van der Weyden, Bosch, and David. The museums not only preserve and display art but also serve as centers for research, education, and cultural events. With its diverse collections, temporary exhibitions, and educational programs, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium offers a comprehensive journey through the history of Western art, making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and cultural tourists in Brussels.
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Location: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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