House of Belgian Brewers
Small beer museum in the cellars of the House of the Brewers on the Grand-Place: brewing vessels, old tools and a blind beer tasting.
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About the museum
The museum is at number 10 on the Grand-Place, in the House of the Brewers, also known as the House of the Golden Tree. The building was the guildhouse of the brewers' guild; after the bombardment of Brussels in 1695 it was rebuilt at the end of the 17th century. After the guilds were abolished it had various other uses, before becoming the seat of the Belgian brewers again in 1954.
The museum occupies the vaulted cellars and part of the ground floor. It presents Belgian brewing culture through the tools of brewers, coopers and blacksmiths, mash tuns and fermentation vessels, a copper kettle, 18th-century wooden brewing equipment, pumps, barrels, taps, tankards, carafes and old glasses.
Part of the route is devoted to modern industrial techniques, presented in multimedia form. The visit ends in the estaminet, where you can taste a Belgian beer blind, offered by the brewers. The museum should not be confused with Belgian Beer World, the attraction at the Bourse.
Highlights
- Vaulted cellars of the House of the Golden Tree
- 18th-century wooden brewing equipment
- Mash tuns, fermentation vessels and copper kettles
- Tankards, carafes and old glasses
- Blind beer tasting in the estaminet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Free for children under 16 accompanied by an adult; they are not allowed to drink beer before the age of 16. |
Individual ticket: €5.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is on the Grand-Place in Brussels, at number 10.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 120 guests.
Two rooms for hire: the Council Chamber (up to 120 people, depending on the layout) and the Gambrinus room (fixed layout for up to 12 people).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | The visit includes a blind tasting of a Belgian beer offered by the brewers. No reservation is needed for groups of fewer than 10 people. A virtual tour is available on the museum's website. |
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