24 Jan 2026 Brussels is not only the European capital from a political point of view, it is also one of the great European capitals in terms of entertainment, leisure and history.
This is demonstrated by its wide range of events, designed for all its visitors. No matter where you come from, the purpose of your trip or your age, Brussels is the capital of European culture and leisure.
Don't just take our word for it, let's take a look at just a few of the many options available to you if you decide to visit Brussels on your school trip or, better still, on your end-of-year trip with primary school children.
Don't let the word “museum” scare your children away, because Brussels has an impressive cultural offering. There are as many museums as there are tastes. Dozens of themes, dozens of different adventures to experience.
You may think that traditional museums are not for you, but you would be wrong. Brussels, like other major European capitals, wants to bring art to all its visitors, starting with the very youngest. That's why places like the Royal Museums of Fine Arts offer tours and guides specifically for children and school trips.
But if we stray a little from the classic museum profile, things get even more interesting. For example, what do you think your students will say if the first museum they visit is the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum? There may not be many objections.
Remember that we are in Belgium, the country of chocolate, so a museum like this was more than necessary, as was a visit to it. It has workshops that explain how chocolate is made, of all kinds. A truly sweet experience for everyone on the end-of-year trip.
But if there's one thing children enjoy even more than eating chocolate, it's playing. That's why our second stop is the Lego Discovery Centre Brussels, a paradise for children, and not-so-children, who enjoy creating and imagining with Lego. And if you're wondering, yes, you can make your own creations.
Although if the main protagonists of your end-of-school trip are children, what better place to visit than the Children's Museum in the south of the city. This place is a real treat for children up to the age of twelve, where fun reigns supreme and imagination is the most powerful weapon.
Although when it comes to imagination, nothing beats travelling through the pages of comic books. Comic books are another national symbol, as legendary characters such as Tintin, Lucky Luke and the Smurfs were born here. That's why having a Belgian Comic Strip Museum was more of a necessity than a good idea.
And without leaving imagination aside, the Illusion Museum Brussels will delight the most restless children on your school trip. Here, the rule is not to stand still. You are invited to experiment, touch everything and put your senses to the test. Another hidden gem for adults.
As a grand finale, and remember that we have only seen museums so far, a tribute to little car enthusiasts. The Autoworld Museum, in the wonderful Parc du Cinquantenaire, has real cars from the history of the automobile. Any car you can imagine will be here.
Our first option is a great way to show the little ones the city centre, walking along cobbled streets and avenues. We could say that it's a kind of game in which they have to find the three pee-pee statues in Brussels. Yes, you read that right, where are the statues that pee? Will they manage to find the boy, girl and dog that pee in public? Let's go find them!
By the way, if you can keep a secret, you should know that they are Manneken Pis, at Rue de l'Etuve, 31, the famous peeing boy of Brussels known worldwide, Jeanneke Pis, the female version at Impasse de la Fidélité, 10-12, and Zinneke Pis, the canine version at Kartuizersstraat, 35.
Another route you can't miss on your school trip is the one that takes you to discover the best murals in the city, depicting the great characters from the history of comics, as you would expect.
Whether with a guide or on your own, this is a fantastic activity, because the impressive murals are scattered throughout the city centre of Brussels, so you will walk among murals, monuments and parks. All the big names in comics are there, from the famous ones like Tintin to others that only true fans will know.
This area is not the historic centre of Brussels, but it is a short distance away by public transport, and a trip to this area will be well worth it, as it has some of the city's most iconic attractions that you cannot miss.
Our first stop in the Laeken area is the Mini Europe theme park, where you will find exact replicas of Europe's great monuments, from the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Westminster. It's like visiting the whole of the old continent without having to leave Brussels.
And when it comes to theme parks, special mention must be made of the incredible Sortilège, a park set in the Middle Ages where you can enjoy nature, with attractions ranging from zip lines to duelling with another knight. It's an incredible experience.
Very close to Mini Europe is one of the symbols of the city of Brussels: the Atomium. A gigantic iron atom one hundred metres high. But don't just stay down below taking photos, you can go up and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Belgian capital.
Our last stop in this area is the Planetarium, where you can travel into outer space and discover many of the secrets hidden in the universe. Panoramic views, all the monuments of Europe, a journey into the past and into space... what more could you ask for from the Laeken area?
Taking advantage of the good weather, don't miss the opportunity to show all the children on this school trip the beauty of Brussels' parks and gardens.
Brussels has a large number of green spaces, but the ones you shouldn't miss are the Cinquantenaire Park and Parc Maximilien. And these are just the essentials; there are many more.
The first is the most popular in Brussels, offering not only clean air and tranquillity, but also some of the city's most important monuments and landmarks, such as the Autoworld Museum mentioned above and the imperial Arc de Triomphe.
What will surprise you about Parc Maximilien is its farm. That's right, this park has an animal farm, right in the heart of Brussels, known as Ferme du Parc Maximilien.
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