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Musee Rene Magritte

135 rue Esseghem, Brussels 1090, Belgium
32 (02) 428-2626
Ranked #10 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 166 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

very nice museum with belgian artist MAGRITTE and his curious art (middle of last century). More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I like the paintings of Magritte, and thanks to this new museum, you have the opportunity to see the most important collection of his work, as a lot of explanations on his life. Of course, small deception, you won't see all the most well known paintings, a lot of them staying in museums, all around the world. But here, in... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Even not knowing lots of Magritte beforehand the museum was really interesting and I ended up spending there hours! Definitely really informative and representing Magritte's artistic career in an interesting way. Remember to buy your tickets online beforehand- this is often sold out! More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Everything and anything you need to know about this much loved Belgian artist. If you've seen the modern version of 'The Thomas Crown Affair' you may be curious about Rene Magritte. The museum is an annexe of the superb Musees Royaux Des Beaux Arts which is at first confusing but you can pay separately to just see the Magritte collection.... More

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Raleigh, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Everyone knows certain Magritte paintings (and, for the record, those are NOT here), but this museum rounds out your impression of this visionary, ahead-of-his-time artist. Lots of experimental works (not all of which succeed, in my opinion) and lots of themes with numerous variations. You'll be a bit disappointed that nothing truly "famous" is here, but you'll enjoy the stuff... More

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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Firstly, the majority of these reviews (and certainly the pictures!) appear to be for the other Magritte museum, which explains the confusion in many of the reviews. There are two different Magritte museums in Brussels - this one is a small collection and biography located in the house where Magritte lived, in Jette. The other is the larger collection, in... More

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Guilford, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Great opportunity to see where Magritte lived and produced about half of his work. A fascinating look into the live of an amazing painter. Self-guided tour with handouts in multiple languages. You are given booties to wear over your shoes, and you must leave everything, including purses, with staff. A little unnerving, but it felt safe. The staff was very... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

They don't have some of his famous pieces, but they have an excellent collection. More

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San Rafael, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

This is a terrific Museum that gives the life story of Magritte in three distinct phases. It has the largest collection of works by the artist by far. More

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Not sure why there are 2 separate listings for the same museum. Check the one called Magritte Museum." More

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