Sewer Museum — Attraction in Brussels

This museum is insane and an absolute must-visit for anyone who can stomach it! At first, my friends and I were pretty disappointed because the exhibits were very basic and the space was small. While the infographics were in French, they provided us with books to follow along in English, which was nice, but still not exactly what we were expecting. Then, we discovered the lower level. They had many more exhibits, a reconstruction of a sewer tunnel for you to walk through, and also... AN ACTUAL SEWER! We were confused at first, but one of the hilarious employees personally escorted us down to the sewer level of the museum and walked with us through the sewer to the second building of the museum (that we hadn't even noticed because it was across the street)! I will not lie, it was a sewer so it did not smell good, it was moist, and it was dark. But it was an actual sewer that we were able to walk through! There's a grated platform throughout that you walk on as you explore. While it is sturdy, it is not stable and it can be a little slippery, but overall the museum is a very fun, one-of-a-kind experience that I will be recommending to EVERYONE! Absolutely unbeatable, especially for...

A hidden gem in centre of Brussels! Very interesting and unique museum all about how the sewer system has developed through the centuries, with lots of information on display. A handset is provided to listen to the relevant information for each section in your own language. After the first part of the exhibition, you walk along a metal platform beside part of the Seine River which flows underneath Brussels at this point. The pathway continues along a working sewer under the road, fascinating although quite smelly!! You emerge above ground once again in a second building across the street from where you entered the museum. There are further exhibits and information on display here, and the exit is through a small gift shop. The gentleman working in this area is a retired sewer worker and was very friendly and interesting to chat with. Thank you, this was a great experience and well...

Musee des Egouts is all about the sewers and in particular the sewage system in Brussels. Virtually all the exhibits are in Dutch or French, so the museum provides a handbook in different languages, including in English. Although I understand why the museum does this, it does make for awkward alternation between reading the booklet and looking at the exhibits.

I learnt so much from the exhibits and now I know much more and how much work goes into creating and maintaining the sewage system in a city, so kudos for that. One of the best bits of the museum is a chance to go down into the actual sewers of Brussels. Can't say it'll do much for your olfactory senses, but really puts everything presented by the museum into context, not to mention an appreciation of all the hard work the city puts into keeping out city clean and hygienic the world over.

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