Park · European Quarter, Brussels

Parc du Cinquantenaire

Parc du Cinquantenaire
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The park was laid out in 1880 for Belgium's 50th anniversary. Its main feature is the Cinquantenaire Arch. Several museums stand inside the grounds.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Brussels: Weekend Escape

Visiting Parc du Cinquantenaire: what to know

Tickets
Park entry is free. Museum fees vary.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Spring and summer mornings
Getting there
Metro to Merode station

Brussels itineraries with Parc du Cinquantenaire

Day 3 of Brussels: Weekend Escape

Art Nouveau and the EU quarter

How Parc du Cinquantenaire fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Horta MuseumSaint-Gilles
  2. 13:00ParlamentariumEuropean Quarter
  3. 15:30Parc du CinquantenaireEuropean Quarter
  4. 16:30AutoworldCinquantenaire
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Parc du Cinquantenaire FAQs

Is Parc du Cinquantenaire free?

Yes. The park itself has no entry fee.

What to see at Parc du Cinquantenaire?

The triumphal arch and the surrounding museums are the main sights.

How long to spend at Parc du Cinquantenaire?

Most visitors stay one to two hours.

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