The main thing they don't tell you when you buy a ticket that is meant to cover both the modern art and 'ancient art' collections is that the modern art collection is closed, and has been for a year, for building work. There is a tiny collection of principally sculpture, including a couple of Henry Moores that is accessible, but... More

When I visited this museum ten years ago, a newly built underground series of galleries housed the 19th and 20th century paintings such as Impressionists, Ensor, Delvaux, etc. Now this section has been closed and there is no indication when these paintings will be returned to display. (Of course the Magrittes have been moved to the new adjacent museum which... More

Use your guide book to be sure you see what you want, because the museum is not well-organized. There are some spectacular works here--Rubens, Bruegel, David--but you'll have a hard time finding them! Good but expensive cafe. The info desk has directions to the Musee Horta.

I have visited there last year in july 2012. There are lots of historical places in brussells which everybody might enjoy it.

Was looking forward to visiting this museum, but I hate to say I was very disappointed. First of all, the “modern” part has been closed. Secondly, renovations have closed other parts of the museum as well. And finally, as we started to walk into one section, a man closed and locked the door without explanation, leaving many people wondering what... More

Currently the building is undergoing major repair and refurbishment so parts of the museum, in particular, the Musee Fin De Siecle which was our main interest in visiting, are closed with many of the other works collected together in temporary exhibition space so overall not as enjoyable an experience as hoped. With major austerity measures going on the UK we... More

Yes Brussels may have its magnificent GrooteMarkt, astounding Atomium, beautiful parks, chocolate and many more but I personally would trade them for Bosch and Breughels and they have there many more, although unfortunately no longer Magritte's.

All I will say is that this museum was one of the highlights of our Brussels experience. We generally do like to visit art museums and decided on this one during a rainy day...it would have been great to go to on any day! If you enjoy Flemish or dutch art, you will not regret spending some time here.

There are not so many works of art to admire. Only some of the leading artists: Brueghel, etc., The audio guide (also in Italian!) Focuses not on all the major frameworks, but on a choice that is not always understandable. On the other hand it is convenient to visit, on one floor and with plenty of seating.