Musée belge de la Radiologie
Museum on the history of civilian and military radiology in Belgium, housed in the Queen Astrid military hospital, with guided tours by appointment.
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About the museum
The Belgian Radiology Museum was founded in November 1990 in the corridors of the radiology department of the Queen Astrid military hospital in Neder-over-Heembeek. The initiative arose on the occasion of the centenary of the discovery of X-rays, with the aim of permanently showing the development of medical imaging.
Its mission is to collect, identify, restore and preserve the heritage of radiology: equipment, works, practices and people that bear witness to the scientific, technical and cultural progress of this discipline. It traces the history of civilian and military radiology in Belgium. The route includes reconstructions of former radiology practices, display cases of objects, posters on the evolution of techniques, a specialised library and exhibitions. Visitors move freely from the first work on X-rays to the most recent developments.
The museum is supported and run by the Asklepios association, founded in July 1992, which funds its activities, provides volunteers and organises symposiums and excursions. It has received several awards since 1995. On request, some objects are lent for exhibitions or used as film sets.
Highlights
- Reconstructions of former radiology practices
- Historical room and classroom
- Display cases of objects, posters, books and journals on medical imaging
- Specialised radiology library
- History of civilian and military radiology in Belgium
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours historique de la radiologie – Reconstructions of former practices, display cases of equipment and objects, posters and books trace the history of medical imaging, from the discovery of X-rays to the present day.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- Asklepios asbl
Admission & discounts
| Guided tour (guide included, by appointment, maximum 25 people) | €10Per person |
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| Guided tour – students and under-12s | €5Per person |
The website lists the prices for the guided tour; no price is given for self-guided visits.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
A special programme is offered to children aged 10 to 14 during guided tours by appointment.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
STIB: bus 47 (Vilvoorde station ↔ Heembeek), bus 53 (Military Hospital ↔ Westland Shopping), bus 56 (Buda ↔ Schuman) and tram 10.
By car
Free parking
Free parking on the grounds of the military hospital.
By car: Brussels ring road R0 north, exit 6, then follow “Hôpital Militaire”. The museum is in Brussels’ low-emission zone.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tour of all the rooms in Dutch, French or English, lasting about 2 hours, by appointment only (maximum 25 people) via the booking form on the website. Special programme for children aged 10 to 14. |
