Individual or family visit

The Sewer Museum invites you to come on a remarkable journey. Delve into the history of a hidden part of the city, following the evolution of the river Senne and walk along the river underground for a few tens of metres. Plunge into the atmosphere of a real sewer collector. Learn all about sewer construction and renovation and the difficult work of sewer workers, not forgetting the city’s water cycle. A unique living museum!

Practical info

• You can visit the museum without a guide.
• It is recommended to book your visit online.

Visiting the Sewer Museum with children:

Museums too boring for kids? On the contrary! Our museum has been officially approved by and for children.

We offer an game booklets and an audio guide to make the museum visit even more fun for children:

• For children aged 8 to 12: Explorers notebook > ask for your free copy at the museum reception or download it here.
• For children aged 12 and up: ask for our fun audio guide at the museum reception.

Find out more about our family-oriented events here

The first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, the museum opens its doors for free. To guide you through the collections, the museum also offers free guided tours. There is a discovery guide for the kids and we also offer a fun audio guide.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Dates: 05.01, 02.02, 02.03, 06.04, 04.05, 01.06, 06.06, 03.08, 07.09, 05.10, 02.11, 07.12.25
• Admission and the tour are free of charge
• Guided tour in French at 2 p.m. and 3.30 p.m., in Dutch at 2.45 p.m.
• Booking for the tour is required as places are limited. To book, click here.
• On the first Sunday of the month, online reservations for museum admission are not possible. We welcome you subject to availability.
• On the first Sunday of the month you can also discover the Brussels City Museum, the Fashion and Lace Museum and the GardeRobe MannekenPis.