A CAR-FREE ESPLANADE

Henceforth, when you visit the Museum, you will enjoy a splendid clear view of the Arche du Cinquantenaire and its park. This is due to the fact that parking is no longer authorised on the Esplanade (*) in order to preserve the historic and patrimonial aspects of the site.
Perhaps some may recall … it was the case back in 1972 for the Brussels Grand-Place and we appreciate how enjoyable it is to stroll around there now.
Let us venture that it will restore all the Cinquantenaire’s lustre and fully benefit the surrounding museums and the visitors.


But what then … How to get there?

By public transport:

• metro: stations Mérode or Schuman
• bus: lines 22, 27, 61 (stop Gaulois) and 80 (stop Mérode)
• tram: line 81

If, despite everything, you decide to come by car, there is often space along the park or in the adjoining streets (with parking ticket machines) and two Parking are available nearby:

• Parking Tongres: rue des Tongres 60 – rue Bâtonnier Braffort
• My Park (Galerie du Cinquantenaire): rue des Ménapiens 18

Check out their locations on the map http://www.bepark.eu/fr/parking/bruxelles/communes/etterbeek

(*) There is an exception for:

• persons with reduced mobility
• groups visiting the museum with a coach
• short deliveries
• taxis
• Events whit an approved parking reservation

This people must present themselves at the barrier!
From 1 Feb 2021, works will be carried out on the roof of the museum. As a result, only the North side barrier (via the renaissance avenue) is accessible.

LOW EMISSION ZONE (LEZ) IN BRUSSELS

The Brussels-Capital Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). If you’re travelling by car or in a van, check the lez.brussels site to find out if your vehicle is affected.
If your vehicle does not comply with the LEZ access criteria: You can buy a day pass or use one of the many available alternatives to travel in the LEZ.
Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before travelling in the LEZ. Registration is free.
Thank you for taking part in this regional effort to improve air quality and public health.