We had a day to kill in Brussels, so we took a chocolate making class and museum tour here. It was…read morea lot of fun to make edible arts and crafts out of Belgium chocolate followed by a museum showing the history of chocolate.

Not sure why this place doesn't get better reviews? We…read morethought the history of chocolate in one of the chocolate capital countries was a must, of course. I was aware already the basic history and nutritional background to this tasty little plant, but I thought this museum for an hour or two break from walking the streets was a nice change. There's interactive exhibits, info on the history and commerce, how chocolate came to be the sweet treat, lots of exhibits with pottery, machinery and samples of how chocolate comes to be from cocoa beans.

It's more cafe that also sells beer in a market hall setting. It's not a museum, more of an art…read moregallery. Today when I stopped by, there was an interesting collection of "Be. Exemplary 2016" with Belgian architecture that was not in English. I think that this would be a neat spot on a rainy day.

This was a strange venue for a bar from the outside it looked nice with all the tables and chairs,…read morebut inside it was a mix of different businesses so it was quite strange. I got a cherry beer and we sat outside and it really lovely watching people go by. I'm not sure if I would rush back as there were a lot more bars near there that had a lot more atmosphere.

After our scheduled tour was canceled, I was looking for places to go and found this suggestion…read moreunder a Yelp collection. After realizing Belgium was the home of the smurfs, I had to stop by. In front of the entrance is a huge smurf statue, and right next door is the smurf store. The museum cost 14 Euros, which is equivalent to about $15 usd. They do request that you don't use flash when taking pictures. I really enjoyed this museum and the flashback of my childhood. If you grew up watching the Smurfs or TinTin, I would add the Mook Museum to your list. Our visit was 45 minutes to an hour.

Amazing museum - very unusual musical instruments - 3 full floors of exhibits. You are able to…read morehear the instruments through museum provided headphones

I bought a ticket online ahead of time for 11am and was worried that they wouldn't let me in since…read moreI was about an hour late but they didn't care at all. The architecture of the museum itself is beautiful and I enjoyed walking around it. It's connected to the Magritte Museum through an underground tunnel so you don't have to go outside.

My mother and I visited this museum while we were in Brussels a few months ago and it was another…read moregreat museum in Brussels. They have a TON of paintings and sculptures. They have some great stuff here and I really liked the space in between each piece of art, as odd as that sounds, it let you spread out a bit when looking at a painting. There are many, huge rooms on two floors and there was something around every corner. This place was really cool and I would definitely visit here again.

There's a statue of a naked boy holding his penis and peeing, are you surprised that there is a…read morestatue of a little old lady shopping? You shouldn't be. This small statue is protected by a couple of chains but you really can get right up to her and get your selfie. Why not? I have zero idea why this is a thing, but here it is. It's cute, but it's not worth going out of your way.

Humorous statue when so many others are devoted to serious people and subjects. Worth stopping by…read morewhile on an evening stroll around the town. Be sure to look for all the murals around town too.

I wouldn't really call this a museum, but for five euros, it's definitely worth it. It's really…read morejust one room with some info on how the beer is made and a short video playing on a screen. You're basically paying for a really good-quality beer. You can choose between a dark or light ale, and the owner is super friendly. He let us take fun photos behind the bar, pretending to serve the beer ourselves. This is a fun little stop if you're near the Grand Place.

Not much to this "museum". For five euros, you get access to a short video in a small room with…read moresome old beer making equipment. You also get a beer - either house light or dark. Honestly, that's the going price for a beer anyway.

I have a tradition when I travel to try to find the less mainstream museums. I'm the person who'll…read moreshun the Natural History Museum in favour of a museum of creepy dolls (you'd be surprised at how many of these there are). I mean, ideally I'd go to both, but still. Anyway, this is how we found ourselves tracking down the MEM - the Erotic and Mythology Museum and handing over €10 for the privilege of exploring it. This is very much a private, personal collection that the collector has decided to make public. It's a small operation and you need to be buzzed in, but the person at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. First off, she led us downstairs to the basement floor and gave us guides to the exhibits printed in English. She told us that the collector had started by collecting small figures when he was a teenager and that his collection grew and expanded from there. I was worried this was going to become a very embarrass and awkward guided tour but thankfully she pointed us to the first display case and said to come back upstairs when we were done. The exhibits are fascinating. They have figurines and decorative items not to mention some, ahem, devices. They span a wide period of history and some must be quite rare. Our guide also mentioned that an erotic museum in Paris has recently closed and that the collector is trying to bring as many pieces to Brussels as he can. So I expect the collection will soon be expanded. We went back upstairs and were told that there was even more to see on the next floor up. Which was true. Off we went to pick up more printed guides and explore more fascinating (and yes, ok, sometimes hilarious) artefacts. We definitely got our €10 worth.

My 500th review had to be saved for the best. A museum completely dedicated to the history of…read moreerotic art? Yes, please -- where do I sign up? I don't think it was more than 10 or 15 euro per person, which I was more than happy to shell out. This place was definitely small, but they managed to pack tons of art in various forms into this exhibit. They covered at least a thousand years from countless countries. To say that is was fascinating would be a huge understatement. I was glad that it was a self-guided tour. My wife and I spent more time on the first floor than the others. I will admit that some of it was comical to us, but overall, it was one of the best museum visits I've had.

The outside was really pretty and well manicured. Sadly I came in April so I wasn't able to go…read moreinside because it's only open July 3 to August 16. I'm sure it's beautiful inside!

Royal palace in Brussels. About a 10 walk from the grand place plaza and gare centrale. Very well…read moremaintained Royal residence. The self guided tour is free and takes about 45 minutes. Well worth the stop and also diversion from the summer heat for some air conditioning if needed.

I came here on a whim to kill some time on a cold December day. It was a lovely way to spend a…read morecouple of hours. This comprehensive museum of the Belgium comic book scene was both informative and entertaining. The artwork was just as impressive with the dedicated displays to varying contributors to the Belgium/French comic world. With multiple floors and interactive displays this is a must do if in the area.

As someone who has loved comics his entire life, visiting the comics art museum was a dream come…read moretrue. As a kid, I remember such characters as The Smurfs and TinTin with such fondness and I'm stoked I had the chance to visit a place dedicated to learning more about Belgian comic books. When you first enter the museum you are greeted by statues and a large book store that once again DOES NOT HAVE MAGNETS FOR THE ACTUAL MUSEUM, WHY NOT????? Okay, calming down now. Once you head up the stairs and pay, you are immediately submerged into endless information about the creation of Belgian comics, the history, and even statues of non Belgian characters like Goku from Dragon Ball and Porco Rosso from Studio Ghibli. The middle floor of the museum was full of comic strips, art, and an insane amount of information that wrapped around and brought you back to the staircase where you could go upstairs. The third floor was my personal favourite as it was where the Smurfs room was. When you enter you are immediately shown a replica of the village and a ton of merchandise everywhere. Guess what happens when you walk a little further? You get to see one of the mushroom houses! I also wanted a photo with the big painted wall but there was a class in session so I figured my 35 year old self wouldn't interrupt it for an Instagram photo. Overall, the Comics Art Museum is a mesmerizing place for any fan of comics, cartoons, or art in general to experience. It took us roughly an hour or so to see this place and I easily could have spent more time going over things again and again. This place is a must for any visitor!

Thank you, other cultures and empires for pillaging great artworks and keeping them for your own…read moremuseum! The Empire of Light is the capstone to this museum, but unfortunately, a lot of his other notable works are elsewhere. There seem to be a dozen exits and entrances, but you can only use the most inconvenient one. There are three floors and you start from top to bottom. An elevator exists, but it seems to be used primarily for the timed groups coming into the museum. You can buy your tickets from kiosks, and FINALLY they have a ticket option for disabled. If I'm gonna be crippled, I hope I can at least get a discount.

An amazing experience. The timeline was well laid out and informative. Such beautiful artwork to…read moretake in.