Parlamentarium, Brussels
Parlamentarium
Parlamentarium
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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FREE ENTRY. Experience the European Parliament in Brussels like never before. At our Visitors' Centre, children and adults alike get to discover what the European institutions that represent them are all about in a refreshingly new way: the Parlamentarium. Our Portable Media Guides take our visitors through an interactive journey of European integration, revealing the impact this process has had on the everyday lives of Europeans. As the first ever citizens' exhibition to do so, the Parlamentarium caters to all 24 official languages of the European Union, and is completely free! Our facilities and multimedia guides have been designed to be fully accessible to those with special needs.
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charlotte15567
Worksop, UK44 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
So rubbish. Really boring, would not recommend. You walk around with a phone device and scan each section and literally just read it off the screen
May as well be walking around on your phone whole time. In and out in ten mins
May as well be walking around on your phone whole time. In and out in ten mins
Written 6 May 2022
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Michael Castellano
Madrid, Spain62 contributions
May 2022
The Parlamentarium was one of the best activities in my recent trip to Brussels. It was so educational and informative, and I left with a deeper appreciation of the European system of governance. Best of all, it is completely free! The museum makes incredible use of technology to create an interactive and immersive experience that is well worth a visit.
Written 3 May 2022
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Bartłomiej K
Krakow, Poland11 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
There is a most interesting place in Brussel. Very easy-going, also for children. You can see, why European Union is one of the happiest place to live.
Written 7 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium.
We hope to see you soon again at the European Parliament. Have you visited the Hemicycle or the House of European History yet?
In the meantime, you can keep up to date with the latest news by checking our visitors’ website and following us on social media.
Best Regards,
Anna
European Parliament Visitors Team
Written 26 April 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
beatr89
Trento, Italy14 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
An interactive experience to know the story of European Union that is really interesting and, most important, not boring!
Written 28 November 2021
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The Travel Couple - Chathu & Ishanka
Kalutara, Sri Lanka927 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
A must visit in Brussels and it is totally free to enter. You can learn a lot about the history of the European Union here. Must book a timeslot in advance. Check there website. Only a limited number of people are admitted due to covid restrictions. So the slots get filled very quickly.
Written 17 November 2021
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Dear chathuandishanka,
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We hope to see you again at the European Parliament.
Best Regards,
Anna
European Parliament Visitors' Team
Written 25 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sama
Terrassa, Spain42 contributions
Jul 2021
The Parlamentarium is very interesting. It's a cool, juvenile, interactive, game-filled place to understand how the European Parliament works and what does -at least in theory- for European citizens and beyond.
It's really interesting, even it it gets a bit long (my tip: don't spend too much time playing with the videos in the historical timeline part, there's also bunch of cool things to do downstairs), but it's a very nice place to learn and, why not, even have fun!
The staff was really nice and helpful, as is customary in the European institutions. If you're thinking on doing the whole European Parliament experience (together with the House of European History and the Hemicycle), this would be my choice to start with!
It's really interesting, even it it gets a bit long (my tip: don't spend too much time playing with the videos in the historical timeline part, there's also bunch of cool things to do downstairs), but it's a very nice place to learn and, why not, even have fun!
The staff was really nice and helpful, as is customary in the European institutions. If you're thinking on doing the whole European Parliament experience (together with the House of European History and the Hemicycle), this would be my choice to start with!
Written 27 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
June A
Surrey, UK2 382 contributions
Jul 2020
As an ardent remainer and knowing that I may not get the chance to visit before we finally left the EU, I was determined to visit before that happened. I was lucky enough to be able to do just that during the brief window that opened for travel last summer and remain immensely glad and grateful that I was able to do so.
A visit here really is thoroughly recommended. Although you can of course book, for me it was not necessary at all, as the day I visited, literally days after this became possible again it was not at all busy. There is of course a certain amount of security that you need to go through but this is all very quick and painless - a lot less painless than the red tape we now have to deal with as a third country!
There is though just so much information here on the history of the EU Parliament - how it was formed, what it stands for, how it has and is evolving, the different member states, what it actually does and how it functions - as others have also said, almost too much information. I could easily have spent twice the amount of time here that I did. For me one of the best things was the little quiz at the end for the children, asking all these questions to get the youngsters thinking about what the EU is about and exactly what it does for us - if we had had something similar in my country perhaps things would have turned out very differently - a lesson learnt.
A visit here really is thoroughly recommended. Although you can of course book, for me it was not necessary at all, as the day I visited, literally days after this became possible again it was not at all busy. There is of course a certain amount of security that you need to go through but this is all very quick and painless - a lot less painless than the red tape we now have to deal with as a third country!
There is though just so much information here on the history of the EU Parliament - how it was formed, what it stands for, how it has and is evolving, the different member states, what it actually does and how it functions - as others have also said, almost too much information. I could easily have spent twice the amount of time here that I did. For me one of the best things was the little quiz at the end for the children, asking all these questions to get the youngsters thinking about what the EU is about and exactly what it does for us - if we had had something similar in my country perhaps things would have turned out very differently - a lesson learnt.
Written 10 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dear GeysirGal,
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you again soon to the European Parliament, however in the meantime, you can keep up to date with the latest news by visiting our website (visiting.europarl.europa.eu), and following us on social media on Instagram (@visit_ep) and on Facebook @visitEuropeanParliament.
Best Regards,
Anna
European Parliament Visitors' Team
Written 6 July 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
b_anna
4 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Very organized, updated and dynamic. All the works there were very attentive and helpful. Good quality content and a certainty a great way to learn and have a view of the EU and it’s work.
Overview of the history and importance of the European Union.
Overview of the history and importance of the European Union.
Written 12 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dear AnnaFariasB,
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you want to share your experience also on social media, use the #visitEP and get featured.
Keep up to date with the latest news by checking our visitors’ website, and following us on social media on Instagram @visit_ep and on Facebook @visitEuropeanParliament.
We hope to see you soon again at the European Parliament.
Best Regards,
Sofia, European Parliament Visitors' Team
Written 23 October 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MissCLane
London, UK93 contributions
Jul 2020
This place offers a wealth of information regarding how and why the EU was formed as well as it's function in today's society. It's incredibly interactive and forces the visitor to actively engage with its content and facts. Very visually stimulating and masses of information to digest. Worth a visit if history and politics tickles you...
Written 14 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dear Missy L,
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We hope to see you soon again at the European Parliament.
Keep up to date with the latest news by checking our visitors’ website, and following us on social media on Instagram @visit_ep and on Facebook @visitEuropeanParliament
Best Regards,
Manuel, European Parliament Visitors' Team
Written 28 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Yann Renaud
Switzerland596 contributions
Mar 2020
A really nice musuem, very intercative and loaded with a huge amount of intersting information (almsot too much). If you are interested in the way the EU works and in its history, I would really advice you to pay it a visit!
Written 25 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dear Louis Dumont,
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Parlamentarium and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We are always looking for new ways to make the visit to the European Parliament more interesting and your feedback will help us to improve.
We hope to see you again at the European Parliament. Keep up to date with the latest news by checking our visitors’ website and following us on social media.
Best Regards,
Rita
European Parliament Visitors' Team
Written 26 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
nichi21
Leeds26 contributions
Can you use driving license as ID?
Raeburn's travels
65 contributions
Hi
I looked on the site and it states that you need an ID card or a passport.I hope this helps.
LL517LL
Bruges, Belgium434 contributions
I would like to visit the Parlamentarium while visiting Brussels, I know the entrance fee is free but is it first come first serve ticket system or are tickets limited to number of visitors per day? Can I reserve ticket ahead or just show up on day of expected visit? Thank you!
Visit European Parliament
Brussels, Belgium
Thank you for your question, and thank you for your help Marilyn!
Indeed, there's no need for booking for groups less than 10 people, you can just show up on day of expected visit.
Don't forget your id card to enter the European parliament buildings.
Have a nice visit!
raffaella r
La Spezia, Italy43 contributions
Io e mio marito visiteremo Bruxelles, devo prenotare per poter visitare il parlamento europeo o la prenotazione vale solo per i gruppi numerosi?
Semmelweiss
Italy637 contributions
Bisogna stare attenti alle giornate ed agli orari di apertura, perché non è sempre aperto.
Contattate il servizio di accoglienza in piazza, stazione Europa mi sembra si chiami.
Chiara2783
Rome, Italy289 contributions
È aperto di sabato?
Visit European Parliament
Brussels, Belgium
Si!
Orario di apertura sabato/domenica: 10h - 18h.
DaisyDaisyDaisy2018
Greater London, UK
Hello,
Will the Parlamentarium be open on March 30-April 2 2018?
Many thanks,
Daisy
Юлия М
7 contributions
I think its open every day, but really not sure about this. 😊
Hugo L
1 contribution
Le fonctionnement d'autres institutions telles que la commission, le Conseil ou encore le Conseil européen est-il abordé au sein du musée ?
Le musée se concentre-t-il uniquement sur l'organisation du parlement européen ?
martal122
Madrid, Spain806 contributions
Buenos días. He de decirte que en este museo te ofrecerán información tanto sobre la Comisión Europea, como del Consejo Europeo y el Consejo de la Unión Europea, en cualquiera de los 24 idiomas oficiales de la UE. Además de la información general que se ofrece, es posible obtener una información más específica sobre un asunto determinado para grupos de un mínimo de 20 personas. Encontrarás más información en la página web del Parlamento Europeo.
Respecto a tu segunda pregunta, como ya digo en la opinión que he publicado no solamente se centra en la organización del Parlamento Europeo, sino también te explican la historia de la UE, así como la organización, funcionamiento y actividades del Parlamento y los demás órganos de la UE.
Es una visita muy interesante y te recomendaría que la hicieses. Espero haberte ayudado en algo y que puedas entender la respuesta en español. Prefiero utilizar este idioma por ser este mi idioma nativo.
Nina B
Luleå, Sweden13 contributions
Hej!
Ska på en mindre gruppresa (14-15 pers) till Bryssel i maj.
Vilket område ska jag leta hotell i om man vill bo så nära EU-parlamentet som möjligt?
Någon särskild rekommendation på hotell rentav?
Prisläge: Max 1500 kr/natt per dubbelrum
Med vänlig hälsning
NinaB, Luleå
18thMove
Pyeongtaek, South Korea592 contributions
Place de luxenbourg, närmare än så kommer ni knappt men i och med det ligger ju hotellpriserna lite högre,
Renaissance Brussels Hotel ligger precis runt hörnet men nog i överkant avseende priset.
JaylynLim
Singapore, Singapore29 contributions
Opening hours?
Parlamentarium_Team
Brussels, Belgium1 contribution
Dear JaylynLim,
Our opening hours are:
Monday - 13:00 - 18:00
Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00
Friday - 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday - 10:00 - 18:00
The last entry of the Parlamentarium, is 30 minutes before closing time. Please note that the Centre is closed on the following dates:
1 January, 1 May,1 November, 24, 25 and 31 December.
You can visit our website anytime you want for more information.
Regards,
Parlamentarium
Frequently Asked Questions about Parlamentarium
- Parlamentarium is open:
- Mon - Mon 13:00 - 18:00
- Tue - Fri 09:00 - 18:00
- Sat - Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- We recommend booking Parlamentarium tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Parlamentarium tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Parlamentarium:
- (0.12 km) Parlamentarium Apartment
- (0.24 km) Hotel Leopold
- (0.27 km) Renaissance Brussels Hotel
- (0.32 km) Radisson RED Brussels
- (0.45 km) Thon Hotel Eu
- Restaurants near Parlamentarium:
- (0.05 km) Piada Bar
- (0.05 km) Quartier Libre
- (0.05 km) Can Tho
- (0.06 km) Bagel Corner
- (0.12 km) Vester Bar
- Attractions near Parlamentarium:
- (0.18 km) European Parliament Hemicycle (free visits)
- (0.15 km) Parlementarium
- (0.17 km) Luxembourg Square
- (0.32 km) House of European History
- (0.42 km) Museum of Natural Sciences