Museums in Brussels that offer unforgettable interactive experiences from as early as 10 years old!

03 March 2026

Forget the usual sightseeing tours! In Brussels, why not swap predictable audio guides for real-life adventures.

Thrilling escape games, wild interactive experiences, mysterious treasure hunts or brain-teasing puzzles… the capital’s iconic cultural venues are becoming veritable playgrounds of interactive exploration for youngsters. An original – and frankly much more fun – way to discover history, art or heritage, while uncovering these institutions’ well-kept secrets. In Brussels, culture is no longer just something to be observed; it’s something to be experienced, from as early as 10 years old!

BELEXPO – Become a climate hero

BELEXPO is an educational adventure that focuses on the climate and urban life. It invites you, with your 10- to 16-year-olds, to embark on a mission to protect the planet! Equipped with a digital wristband, you’ll take on challenges that improve urban life and reduce CO₂ emissions. You’ll explore 10 key themes, including transport, green spaces, food and work. Climate coaches guide you every step of the way.

👥 10 - 16 years | 💬 FR/NL/EN | 💰 Free 
 
Avenue du Port 86c/3002, 1000 Brussels

 

Autrique House – An investigation in the Obscure Cities

With ‘The Obscure Investigations Department’, step into the fascinating world of Brussels comic book artist François Schuiten and his partner Benoit Peeters. Mary Von Rathen, investigator of the occult, has mysteriously disappeared. Her notebook, her tools and the strange occurences she left behind will be your guide. Your mission: identify these anomalies, understand what happened to Mary and uncover a secret buried in this Art Nouveau house.

👥 As of 16 years | 💬 FR | 💰 Fee applicable
🎨 Bonus: discover Fernand's House, a activity book for ages 6 and up (available in FR, NL & EN).

Chaussée de Haecht 266, 1030 Schaerbeek

Coudenberg – The Quest of the Golden Key

Welcome to 1615! Wind your way through the streets of the Royal Quarter as you assist Joris, a young architect who wishes to serve Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella. Test your logic, observation skills and memory in this fully digital game. Solve numerous puzzles and find the Golden Key that will open the doors of the famous Coudenberg Palace.

👥 As of 10 years | 💬 FR/NL/EN | 💰Fee applicable
🎭 Bonus: subterranean treasure hunts and mystery treasure chests for children. You can also book a Murder Mystery experience.

Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels

The Belgian Museum of Freemasonry – Masonic Quest

This unique escape game introduces you to the fascinating world of Masonic symbols. The museum transforms into a playground, with each room revealing clues to help you find a treasure hidden by a historian. As you progress, the puzzles gradually lift the veil on the rituals, artefacts and well-kept secrets of Freemasonry. And if you manage to solve the final mystery, you'll receive a badge, a certificate and a souvenir photo to commemorate your initiation…

👥 As of 15 years | 💬 FR/NL/EN | 💰 Fee applicable

Rue de Laeken 75, 1000 Brussels

The House of European History – Understanding Europe, past and present

At the House of European History, enjoy a fun adventure for all the family: start at the Family Kiosk, marvel at the Fables Room, then follow interactive trails such as ‘The Daily Spy’ and explore the Discovery Spaces as you learn through play. For schools, a 90-minute workshop on the pioneers of the European Union uses the ‘visible thinking’ method to shed light on the key stages of integration, its leading figures and the links between the challenges of yesterday and today. It's an energising, fun and intelligent experience for young and old alike, including secondary school pupils. One to enjoy as a family, without moderation!

👥 From 6 years | 💬 family activity available in all 24 official languages of the EU | 💬 activity for school available in FR/NL/EN/DE | 🆓 Free 
🛡️ Bonus: Visit the Parlamentarium and Experience Europe to become an expert on the European Union’s institutions and how they work.

Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Brussels

 

The Royal Military Museum – Game sheets for all ages

The Royal Military Museum offers captivating adventures for all ages! Teenagers aged 14 and over will be enthralled by ‘Les Méandres du Temps’ in the Arms and Armour gallery: a thrilling journey between the Middle Ages and Modern Times, punctuated by historical riddles to be solved. 8-12 year olds can choose between two games: the mysterious ‘Cluedo: Vol au Musée’ or a fun exploration of the museum's treasures. For little ones aged 3-5 years, there's ‘À la Ferme’, which takes them on a mission of observation, along a route designed to suit their boundless curiosity. Visits available in French and Dutch.

🛡️ Bonus: two visits are also available in English: ‘Antarctica’ and ‘War, Occupation and Liberation’.
👥 3 to 14+ years | 💬 FR/NL (partially available in EN) | 🆓 Free

Parc du Cinquantenaire 3, 1000 Brussels

AfricaMuseum – AfricaMuseumQuest

Have you always dreamed of travelling back in time? That's what AfricaMuseumQuest is offering. Your mission? Help two visitors from the future to find their bearings in the museum's permanent collections. Each room reveals a riddle linked to an object, colonial history or science. It's a thought-provoking game that's as captivating as it is educational, and perfect for curious minds.

👥 As of 12 years | 💬 FR/NL/EN | 💰 Fee applicable

Leuvensesteenweg 13, 3080 Tervuren

Autoworld – Between Legend and Mystery

Red alert! A vital piece of technology for a revolutionary racing car has been stolen! Work as a team to explore the museum's corridors, inspect legendary cars, decipher clues and solve a mystery in this thrilling game co-created with Hintseekers.

👥 As of 12 years | 💬 FR/NL/EN | 💰 Fee applicable

Parc du Cinquantenaire 11, 1000 Brussels

Comics Art Musuem – Totemus: When comics, street art and architecture become one!

What if the many murals that grace the capital's walls were hiding secrets of their own? On foot or by bike, discover Brussels street art from a new angle. Over 5.25km, solve artistic and cultural riddles in search of the famous Totem. Bonus: the route starts and finishes at the Comics Art Museum, a veritable temple of the ninth art. This game is available on the Totemus app.

👥 Teens/adults | 💬 EN/FR/NL | 🆓 Free

Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels