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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History

Parc du Cinquantenaire - Jubelpark, Brussels, Belgium
027377811
Ranked #7 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Military Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost...... more » Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost halls of the Cinquantenaire Park historic complex, the museum collections comprise more than 10 centuries of military and technology history, ranging from suits of armor, antique firearms and swords to armored vehicles and airplanes. Numerous paintings, sculptures, decorations, and military uniforms bring back to life the military history of this area. Admission is free. Closed on Mondays. « less
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Glasgow
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Military museums aren't normally my bag, but this one has a remarkable collection and goes a long way to explaining Belgium's fractured history. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Having visited many Military Museums around the world I was amazed and impressed by this one and spent a thouroughly enjoyable, rewarding few hours there. Only a business commitment - the real reason I was in Brussels at all - dragged me away. The museum opens with a collection of Waterloo items which include many rare items, including some of... More

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Corfu
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The half museum was closed to the public. The staff was rude ( they throw us out at 12:15 the morning because the was closing withouth any sing in the entrance) and the descriptions were in French and Dutch, no English! More

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Pascal Mathieu, Military Heritage at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Dear Sir, During lunchtime, all of our galleries are closed except the Aviation Hall with it's cafeteria (announced in four languages by our public adress). We never close the entire museum during the day, except when the Aviation Hall is taken up for al large event, like the 20 km of Brussels. In a large number of halls English is... More

Thessaloniki, Greece
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A "must visit" when in Brussels, even for a short time. First of all free entrance, so a place not for the history lover but for the whole family. Children will love it. Planes, tanks, boats, guns, even WW I Trenches... I have visited it about 10 times and never got bored, even if I see the same staff every... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This is a beautiful museum, full of Belgian history but also fantastic exhibitions of the first and second world wars, airplanes, and tanks. Take the elevator for a wonderful view. No admission fees. On the same spot, there is a fantastic automobile museum, although there is an admission fee for that one. Very close there is also a magnificent art... More

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N. California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This museum is a collection of *stuff*. I had hoped to learn some history, but you had better know your Belgian history BEFORE you go inside. Then, you will enjoy the displays much more than I did. More

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Flemington, New Jersey, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This museum was amazing. They had so many airplanes and tanks. Also, they had a great mideval section. My favorite was an exhibit on things soldiers would carry with them through out the wars like playing cards, cigarettes, or even bikes that paratroopers were given. We went on Sunday and there was a local flea market near by. I picked... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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great guided tour; excellent voyage in the different stages of the army in the last centurie(s) More

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Kinshasa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This may not be a modern anglo-saxon didactic style museum , but the collection is breathtaking. It is at leat as good as the Imperial War museum in London. More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Overall an interesting experience but not having a section on 2nd world war is an omission! More

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Pascal Mathieu, Head of Military Heritage at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Dear Madam, Sir, Since the museum is very large, you probably haven't seen every part of it. Coming from the entrance, though the 19th century (historical) hall, you can see two large banners (4 m high and 1 m large with "1940-1945" printed on them). On passing through the doors below them, you can find our extensive WWII section in... More

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