Natural Sciences Institute

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THE NATURAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE: A GREAT DAY OUT, NATURALLY!
- The Earth is swarming with life - rediscover it in our new Gallery, Living Planet, through an aesthetic, family-friendly and scientific approach to biodiversity;
- Meet the famous Bernissart Iguanodons, T.rex, Triceratops, Diplodocus, and 34 other species, including a NEW Plateosaurus fossil since December 2017, in the largest Dinosaur Gallery in Europe;
- Learn about the human body and how we evolved in the Gallery of Humankind and go back in time in the Gallery of Evolution.
- You can also find out about urban species in BiodiverCITY, discover specimens which illustrate the Museum’s history in the 250 Years of Natural Sciences hall, beware of the kings of the Cretaceous seas in the Mosasaur Hall, admire the magnificent crystals in the Mineral Hall, and take part in one of our Education Service’s interactive activities.
  • Public transport: Brussels-Luxemburg railway station • subway Maalbeek (lines 1& 5) and Troon (lines 2 & 6) • Museum bus stop (lines 34 & 80), Parnassus bus stop (lines 38 & 95) • B-excursion for individuals: 510 temporary exhibitions - 131 permanent exhibitions.
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Nature lovers and lovers of life have an address not to be missed: the Natural Sciences Institute! This Institute has the largest collection of dinos in Europe. Go back in time to the time of the Mosasaurs and marvel at the wonders of children's eyes, whether you are young or old! Go on a train expedition and learn all about natural sciences!

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Experience a gigantic adventure by train at a very low price: buy your tickets for the Institute and get a 50% discount with the Discovery Ticket!

  • Buy your e-ticket on www.naturalsciences.be and add a free Discovery Ticket voucher to your shopping basket
  • Look for the Discovery Ticket code on your Institute of Natural Sciences e-ticket: it is a 16-digit code.
  • Order your Discovery Ticket here.
  • Print out your Discovery Ticket or present the PDF on your smartphone screen when you check in on the train.
  • Enjoy your trip to the Natural Sciences Institute !
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  • Opening times

    18/10/2024 - 31/08/2025: * monday: closed * tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday: from 09:30 to 17:00 * saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00

  • Price

    Etudiants: 5,00 € - Normal: 13,00 € - Jeunes: 5,00 € - Enfants: 5,00 €

They’re wild! Who is “wild”? This exhibition will awaken your curiosity and stimulate your critical thinking. Revisit the relationship between man and animal. Explore the boundary – is there one at all? – that separates wild animals from humans. Take a moment, observe and listen. Belgian wildlife reveals itself from a brand new perspective. What is our role as human beings? A major challenge awaits us. Are you ready to contribute? The exhibition WILD?, an emotional journey to meet wild animals and yourself. Ages from 11 and up.