Théâtre 140 offers a wide selection of performances of a truly international feel. Whether you like Arab dancing or English popular music, they are sure to provide with a stellar show. Visit the website for information about upcoming events.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Brussels was famous for the production of lace. Housed in a renovated 17th-century warehouse, the Museum of Costume and Lace pays tribute to this heritage and to lace as an art form. One-part history and one-part beautiful art museum, it is an important stop for any visitor to Brussels and will lead you have have a greater appreciation of this product.
Located on Place Royale, with no less than eight floors underground, the Museum of Modern Art was constructed around a light shaft that allows daylight to filter down. As part of the Belgian Royal Museum of Fine Arts, it houses a selection of works by Belgian modernists such as Marcel Broodthaers, Rik Wouters and 28 pieces by René Magritte. It also includes foreign artists such as Andy Warhol and Marc Chagall. There is a gift shop and cafeteria. The Museum of Modern Art is closed for renovation works until 2012. Please check the website regarding the museum's reopening.
In the basement of the majestic Brewers' House on Grand Place, you'll find a small but comprehensive exhibition on the evolution of brewing beer. Discover brewing tools that were used in an 18th Century brewery, including fermentation tubs and a kettle. You can also see the latest beer brewing technology as well as the raw materials behind your favorite beer, such as malt and yeast. After exploring the museum, stop by their cafe for a beer to sample the beverage that you learned all about.
The Royal Museum for Central Africa is an amazing museum and highly regarded scientific research establishment. The museum has interesting exhibits about Africa, including maps, films, and photographs. What makes this museum especially remarkable is its role in the international scene as a cultural center. The Ethnographic Object Collection is the only one of its kind in the world. The Zoology and Entomology areas feature several African animals and nearly six million insects. There is also an impressive collection of tropical wood on the premises. If historical or contemporary Africa is your interest, this is the place for you.