Magritte Museum

Overview

The Magritte Museum houses the world's largest collection of works by Belgian Surrealist René Magritte, spread across three floors of a neoclassical building on the Place Royale.

Highlights

• The Empire of Light: Several versions of Magritte's famous day-night painting.
• Chronological Layout: 230+ works charting Magritte's evolution from early Impressionism to mature Surrealism.
• Personal Objects: Letters, photographs, and the artist's Bowler hat.

History

Opened in June 2009 as part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Magritte (1898–1967) lived and worked in Brussels for most of his career.

Visitor Tips

• Start at Top: Begin on the 3rd floor and work down chronologically.
• Combo Ticket: Includes access to the other Royal Museums.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.