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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History

Parc du Cinquantenaire - Jubelpark, Brussels, Belgium
027377811
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Ranked #5 of 177 attractions in Brussels
Type: Military Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost... more » Owner description: The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History is the perfect stop for history and military enthusiasts. Located in the two northernmost halls of the Cinquantenaire Park historic complex, the museum collections comprise more than 10 centuries of military and technology history, ranging from suits of armor, antique firearms and swords to armored vehicles and airplanes. Numerous paintings, sculptures, decorations, and military uniforms bring back to life the military history of this area. Admission is free. Closed on Mondays. « less
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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Really a fantastic place to visit, especially with kids. There are uniforms, helmets, weapons, airplanes and tanks (real size), and hundreds of other interesting things to see. In some rooms I was even overwhelmed by the number of artifacts exposed. But the most unbelievable fact is that the museum is Free ! I have already paid in other museums where... More

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Norway
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Went there because of male friend who likes airplanes etc. The musuem is a bit old and outdated, but on the plus side it has free entrance.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Belgium does not have much in history. Occupied by foreign forces from time to time. By Dutch, French and Germans. Upon entry you are welcomed by Mr. Napoleon Bonaparte's picture who was not a Belgian but lost the battle in Belgium - Waterloo. The downed planes in two wars on Belgian soil were collected and put together. Voila! they are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

My children enjoyed the museum very much.. we did find a F16 for jet as well.. but the auto world near the museum ifs not that attractive compared to louwmen collection in Netherlands. but I'd say Army museum is must to see place in Brussels.

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I visited this museum for a while and I was amazed by the size of the collection. For me, the highlight of the visit was walking around the Aviation Hall. From seeing the ex-Sabena Caravelle erected high in the hall on a plinth to the wide collection of military and civil aviation exhibits, including a section dedicated to Sabena, complete... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I went to the museum without any expectations. But I was amazed to see the integrity and density of the exhibits. There is so much to see, understand and learn. It is one of those specialised museums, where you get sucked in because of the strength of the content. The Aviation Hall is mind boggling, and you get to see... More

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Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Lots of history to see. Wear comfortable shoes. Do NOT plan to use the restroom here...can smell it a mile away. While it is a Belgian musem, there are plenty of American tanks, planes, & equipment to see. Has something from every country involved in the wars.

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Arlington, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This place is huge and every nook and cranny is filled with something. There is an airplane hangar attached to the building where you can see helicopters, planes, and also tanks. Admission is FREE. However, don't expect to use the bathroom here, it's only open for a few hours out of the day for some reason.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

It was interesting and informative, there's a lot to see in terms of artillery and uniform etc. Plus information on the history. The museum is huge!!

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Miami
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Impressive collection that chronicles the history of the Belgians from Waterloo thru World War I. Skip the naval portion and then prepare to enter into an airforce display that is in serious need of curation as it has no rhyme or reason- just impressive collection. BEWARE gift shop and main area of museum closes from 12PM-1PM.

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