Belgian Comic Strip Center
Belgian Comic Strip Center
3.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Smurfs and Tintin are just a few of the cartoon characters immortalized by Belgian cartoon artists, and kids and adults alike can explore cartoon characters at the Belgian Comics Art Museum.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Emily R3 contributionsFun museum and great bookstoreI thought this museum was interesting. There's not really anything on Tintin (I think there's a Herge museum outside the city), but interesting exhibits on the Smurfs, the history of comics and how comics are made. I enjoyed it. The building is beautiful and there is a great bookstore. It's free to go in the first floor and see the building and go to the bookstore. The museum is on the top two floors.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten October 19, 2023
- Evelyn S1 contributionGreat interesting experience.The comic art museum is a museum held in Brussels that showcases many different comics style arts including the formation of the Smurfs. I really enjoyed the Smurfs section which included the original formation of the animated Smurfs and it also presented information about the animated Smurf movies in the USA. It was enjoyable to see the history of the Smurfs and the little models of them were really cute to look at. I really liked the idea of having different artists being separated into different sections which allowed a smoother experience of viewing. I also loved that they exhibited the development of creating comics and animation while also displaying the history of some areas. The artwork was amazing. It allowed me to learn a lot more about animation and comics. I found the general experience very interesting and important to the development of my knowledge of animation and art.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 25, 2023
- Wayne PCleveland, Ohio207 contributionsInteresting exhibit about the history of comicsThis was an interesting place. Many neat exhibits and a great gift shop. I was running late and didn't get to spend as much time there as I would have liked so make sure you get there and not feel rushed. I posted three photos from the museum and they allow you to take photos. The fact that Monks at one time used what is similar to today's comic format was especially interesting.Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten March 3, 2024
- Rebecca MSheffield, United Kingdom72 contributionsInteresting, but would be better if you speak frenchReally cool to learn how many different comic strips originated from Belgium. Unfortunately not lots of tintin comics, although they do focus on the offices where this was published. As a non french speaker I felt less able to enjoy the comics on display, but did enjoy the exhibitions of different comics and how the artwork is put together. Maybe they could somehow show English translation for the comics on display in the future? Large shop with modest English section. Definitely still worth a visit and was glad to see they do student prices!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 2, 2024
- TheyarvLondon, United Kingdom59 contributionsProbably not worth it for young non French speaking childrenWe came as a family with 2 children under 10 who don't speak French. I'd say it's probably a very interesting museum if you speak French or you're older and deep into comics, but it's not worth your time if your kids like a bit of Tintin or Asterix and Obelix etc and think there might be something for them here. They did enjoy the library on the ground floor for 15 minutes, which was also peaceful (I have left 4 stars so as not to impact the overall rating as that would be unfair)Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 27, 2024
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L2237DZjosephm
Frankfurt, Germany13 contributions
Feb 2020
I took my children (ages 7 and 5) to the Comic Strip Museum expecting to see family-friendly exhibits about Tintin, Asterix and Obelix. Unfortunately, the Asterix and Obelix exhibition was closed for cleaning. The only sign on Tintin was a sculpture at the entrance, most likely because there is a dedicated Herge museum about 30-45 minutes outside of Brussels. My children were bored by the proofs (original drawings and watercolours), in all likelihood because they are unfamiliar with the lesser lights of the Belgian cartoon scene, many of whom are happen to be extraordinarily talented. The captions are in Flemish, French and English, but not in other major European languages such as German, Spanish, Italian or Russian. Another misstep on the part of the curators is that the glass cases enclosing the drawings are too high for a 5-6 year child to see them without being lifted by a parent. There is also too little interaction, too few videos to keep a small child's interest. My children spent about 1.5 hours in the shop, which has an encyclopaedic collection of comics for sale. The ticket cost was €13.50 but we parted with another €35 for three books. Again, almost all books in the shop are in French. One would think that a major tourist draw such as this, in the heart of Brussels, would also sell books in other languages.
Written February 17, 2020
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Paul Jordan
Ely, UK63 contributions
Dec 2019
I was aware of the great tradition in Belgium for Comic Strip Art, which was apparent on my walking tour of Brussels the previous day.
The museum skilfully guided you through exhibit and explanation with a delightful mixture of Video art ,pictures and models to bring to life the rich history and cultural heritage of the Comic Strip.
I remember as a child growing up in England being aware of the adventures of Tin Tin.....and there it was- fantastic.
A brilliant museum ,just big enough and really interesting.Recommend it highly
The museum skilfully guided you through exhibit and explanation with a delightful mixture of Video art ,pictures and models to bring to life the rich history and cultural heritage of the Comic Strip.
I remember as a child growing up in England being aware of the adventures of Tin Tin.....and there it was- fantastic.
A brilliant museum ,just big enough and really interesting.Recommend it highly
Written January 1, 2020
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Don Wright
Vancouver, Canada1,460 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Fascinating to see the cartoon strips and characters that people grew up with in Belgium, some I’d heard of but many I was unfamiliar with. In the category of “known” is Tin Tin, Asterix, and the Smurfs. New to me is a long-time local favourite, Billy & Bob, about a boy and his dog. This is a fascinating museum and well worth a visit. Sections of the museum focus on newspaper cartoon strips, comics, and graphic novels. Collectables from many of the comics are also on display on three floors. Fun for all ages.
Written May 2, 2020
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Stefan G
Washington DC, DC1,093 contributions
Dec 2020
One can visit this museum just to see the building as much as one would go for the content. The building was designed by Victor Horta, of Art Nouveau fame, and it's quite impressive.
Anyway, the museum is pretty cool. Learn about how comics are developed, from the idea, to the drawing, coloring, printing, etc. There are many comics on display showing the various stages of development. During my visit, there were a few large exhibitions showcasing a few comics by some prominent artists.
Signs in English as well French and Flemish (Dutch).
Excellent photo opportunities with some of the large items on display.
Decent sized gift shop and bathrooms on site.
Recommended.
Anyway, the museum is pretty cool. Learn about how comics are developed, from the idea, to the drawing, coloring, printing, etc. There are many comics on display showing the various stages of development. During my visit, there were a few large exhibitions showcasing a few comics by some prominent artists.
Signs in English as well French and Flemish (Dutch).
Excellent photo opportunities with some of the large items on display.
Decent sized gift shop and bathrooms on site.
Recommended.
Written December 30, 2020
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emanuele g
The Hague, The Netherlands129 contributions
May 2022
Amazing museum, which superseded my expectations; apart the typical history of comics from the paleolithic to Yellow Kid and the various techniques, the icing on the cake was the Louvre exposition: the amount of the pieces of art produced but dozens of authors is mind blobbing. Forget the 9th art, we are talking about Art. Really amazing. Per se, the museum if quite small, so in one hour you can easily see everything; the show is quite interesting and has an amazing collection of graphic novels (and manga), pity it's all in French.
Written May 15, 2022
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JulianaVegh
Jaco, Costa Rica41 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I felt misled and disappointed by this museum as there were no Tintin exhibits or art at all inside. We came to Brussels specifically to see as many Tintin related sights as possible, and this museum was supposed to be a highlight. It was misleading because the logo of the museum is Tintin’s hair, and they sell every volume and trinket in the gift shop. When you walk in there are life size Tintin figures in their space suits and the rocket ship. We were excited to see the art and nerd-out, and happily paid the 30 euros for two adults and one child. We walked all around the museum and there wasn’t any Herge art at all! We asked the man working at the ticket booth and he said the Tintin exhibit was sold to another museum 40 minutes south of Brussels. Wah wah.
Written August 20, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,512 contributions
Oct 2019
This was one of my favorite experiences in Brussels where comic books are art and culture. I came away with a greater appreciation of the art form and its history. Come and admire the artistry. And set in a gorgeous old iron and glass fantasy.
Written March 6, 2020
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thereefer1
Birmingham, UK5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Overpriced and boring . Paid 37 euros for family of 5 - 2 adults and 3 kids . There is nothing in there . A few smurfs images and one good cartoon theatre showing a few short clips . But nothing else . No Tin tin or Tom and Jerry or anything else other than some obscure Belgian cartoon images . Total waste of time and money . Feel like we have been ripped off price wise . Do not bother with this place . Massive disappointment . Wish we had done something else as was our last day on trip to Brussels . I would maybe have accepted it if it was 5 euros or something like that to enter , but the fact it was so overpriced makes me more angry . They conned us saying it was a comic museum .
Written August 21, 2022
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Hakluyt1
Lymm, UK5 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
A great idea but missing the main Belgian protagonists. No Herge or Tintin anywhere in the whole place (apart from the gift shop). After navigating the whole place I asked a member of staff only to be told that ‘there isn’t any’. He seemed embarrassed by this when all publicity seems to heavily lean toward this main character. What a disappointment and waste of money.
Written December 4, 2021
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joe Simon
Belfast, UK19 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I pretty much grew up on Belgian comics and was disappointed that the art of some of the most important Belgian comics artists like Hergé, Franquin, and Morris wasn’t even represented in this rather hap-hazard display of mostly cheap reproduction panels..
Had hoped to see at least some Tintin artwork.
Instead they displayed the work of unknown contemporary comics artists and an exhibition about Korean (!) comics… totally irrelevant to the the rich abs illustrious history of this major Belgian art form.
Won’t be back.
The building itself (art nouveau) is far more interesting than its tired looking ans unimaginative exhibits.
Had hoped to see at least some Tintin artwork.
Instead they displayed the work of unknown contemporary comics artists and an exhibition about Korean (!) comics… totally irrelevant to the the rich abs illustrious history of this major Belgian art form.
Won’t be back.
The building itself (art nouveau) is far more interesting than its tired looking ans unimaginative exhibits.
Written August 4, 2021
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Waarom richten jullie zich op de franstalige bezoeker? Jullie missen een hoop klanten op deze manier. Een teleurgestelde stripliefhebber
Written June 18, 2019
La gratuité ? Premier dimanche du mois? Ou premier mercredi du mois?
Written March 3, 2019
Bonjour. Le musee n'est ni gratuit le premier dimanche du mois, ni le premier mercredi du mois (en tous cas d'apres le site officiel et le site officiel des musees de Bruxelles).
Written June 4, 2019
I plan to visit this museum with my 4 yr old. Is this museum recommended with kids of that age group?
Written April 28, 2018
Hi just wondering how much admission is for an adult?
Thank you in advance
Written December 6, 2016
Adults: € 10,00
Senior 65+: € 8,00
12-25 years: € 7,00
Children under 12: € 3,50
Written December 9, 2016
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