Practical details

The location

Fashion & Lace Museum

 

Rue de la Violette 12

1000 Brussels

 

Our lift is temporarily out of service.
The upper floors of the museum are only accessible by stairs.


Tel. : +32 2 213 44 50
Mail:

The directions

Tram: Bourse 3-4-31-32
Bus: 48-95
Métro: Central Station / De Brouckère: 1-5
Train: Central Station

 

By foot:

Central Station: 6’
Grand-Place: 3’
Bourse: 3’

 

Suitcases and travel bags are not allowed in the museum.
A locker is at your disposal at Brussels Central

The schedule

Open:

Tuesday to Sunday  10.00 a.m > 05.00 p.m

 

Closed:

Monday and  1/1, 1/5,  1/11, 11/11, 25/12

 

At the end of an exhibition, the museum closes its doors to the public in order to dismantle the completed exhibition and mount the following exhibition.

 

  • 19.11.24 > 06.04.25: the Museum is partially open and free. Discover the new exhibition in the Studio and the Lace Room
  • 06.04 > 17.04.25: the Museum is closed

The reservation of your visit is recommended via our reservation platform.

5 things worth knowing when visiting the museum

1.The museum is dark

Textiles are extremely fragile. Their two main enemies are dust and light. When exhibiting textile pieces, it is essential:

  • to protect them from dust
  • to illuminate them with a maximum brightness of 50 luxAs a result, the museum is somewhat dimly lit.

 

2. The museum seems small

This impression is to do with the building’s organisation. The Museum premises occupy five old Brussels houses. The five small buildings that make up the museum today stand on cramped plots that are remnants of the medieval city. What’s more, the street climbs: the ground floor of No. 10 is not at the same level as that of No. 8.

 

3.The historical collections are partly kept in storage

Brussels Fashion and Lace Museum has some 20,000 pieces of lace, clothing and accessories dating from the 16th century to the present day. For conservation reasons, the museum cannot have all its collections on permanent display. Some historical items can be admired:

  • Depending on the theme, through the Triplex exhibitions which last 7 to 9 months
  • In the Lace Room. Every other year the team carries out a complete rotation of the objects on display.

 

4.The museum may be partly open

At the end of an exhibition, from January until March or April, the Triplex space closes so we can dismantle the finished exhibition, carry out work and set up the next exhibition. The Studio and the Lace Room remain accessible free of charge.

However, the museum may be completely closed for 2 to 3 weeks. To find out the exact dates, check the practical details

5. 5.How to discover the museum

A tour guide is available for every space:

  • Either on paper. To make reading easier in the dimly lit rooms, our guards provide reading lamps.
  • Or via a QR code. The screen’s brightness creates a more comfortable reading experience.

The rates

Simple rates

Adults

10€

+65

6€

Students > 18 years

4€

European Disability Card

4€

Job seeker and BIM

4€

Museumpassmusees

64,95 €

On presentation of your entrance ticket in the Fashion & Lace Museum, you will benefit from a reduction of € 2 at the Design Museum.

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  • < 18 years *
  • Resident and City staff to Brussels *
  • Brussels Police*
  • Free Teachers*
  • Media*
  • Professional guides and speakers*
  • MuseumPassmusées*
  • Brussels Card*
  • ICOM, ICOMOS*
  • First Sunday of the month

FREE

*On presentation of an official card

Guided visit

Reservation is mandatory via our group form

Groups 

100€ + 6 € p.p

Group without guide

6€ / person From 12 people 

Schools groups and social organisations

70 €