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Autoworld

Museums ·Brussels
  • Visit: 90 min
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Autoworld is an automobile museum in Brussels, in the South Hall of Parc du Cinquantenaire, with more than 300 vehicles.

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Why go

  • Belgian royal limousines and early Belgian-built Minervas
  • A 1928 Bentley, a 1930 Bugatti and Cord, and supercars
  • Motorcycles, fire engines and 19th-century carriages
  • Displays on electric cars, motorsport, Belgian vehicles and automotive design
  • Cars associated with comic heroes Michel Vaillant and Tintin

Don't miss

  • Belgian royal limousinesSee limousines used by the Belgian royal family.Collection displays
  • 1904 Minerva Type AOne of the first vehicles displayed at Autoworld.Museum displays
  • 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver GhostOne of the first vehicles displayed at Autoworld.Museum displays
  • Michel Vaillant's carsCars linked to the comic-book hero appear in the displays.Themed displays

What's inside

  • Cars from early automobiles to modern sports cars, tracing changes in automotive design and technology.
  • Themed zones for motorsport, Belgian vehicles, royalty, electric cars, supercars, motorcycles and workshops.
  • Temporary exhibitions on aspects of automotive history.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets online through Autoworld’s website.
  • Lockers are available for visitors’ personal items.
  • Request a guided tour theme in advance if you want the tour to focus on a particular subject.
  • The brasserie and shop have a separate entrance.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 120 metres

    The hall's nave is 120 metres long and 48 metres wide, with a long skylight beneath its gable roof.

    Autoworld (museum) - Wikipedia

  2. The building has a metal framework and large glass roofs.

    Autoworld - Wikipedia
  3. 300 cars

    Autoworld's collection includes more than 300 cars and motorcycles from different eras.

    Autoworld - Wikipedia

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History

  1. 1880The South Hall was built to mark the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.
  2. 1888Architect Gédéon Bordiau designed the hall for the World Exhibition.
  3. 1902–1936The hall hosted automobile shows.
  4. 1944Ghislain Mahy began collecting vintage cars after buying a Ford T.
  5. 1970Mahy’s Provincial Automobile Museum opened in Houthalen.
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  1. 1986Charly De Pauw founded Autoworld with Mahy’s support. The Brussels museum opened on 29 September, displaying around 200 vehicles from Mahy’s collection, including a 1904 Minerva Type A and a 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.

How to get there

  • ParkingThe esplanade is car-free. Parking is available around the park or in nearby public car parks. Visitors with reduced mobility can report at the barrier and park in front of the building.
  • TrainAutoworld is reachable by public transport.

Sources: Autoworld (museum) - Wikipedia · Autoworld Brussels – National Car Museum in the… · Plan your visit – Autoworld Brussels, National … · Plan Your Event – Autoworld Brussels, Unique Ev… · Autoworld - Wikipedia · Autoworld - Wikipedia · Autoworld: tickets (its own site) · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
Parc Du Cinquantenaire 11, Brussels

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Questions and answers

What are Autoworld’s opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 10:00–17:00; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–18:00.

How do I get to Autoworld in Brussels?

It is in the South Hall of Parc du Cinquantenaire and is reachable by public transport.

Can children visit Autoworld?

Families are among its audiences, and the museum runs educational activities.

Is parking available at Autoworld?

The esplanade is car-free. Parking is available around the park and in nearby public car parks.

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