Manneken Pis Wardrobe Museum

Overview

The GardeRobe MannekenPis is a museum dedicated entirely to the 1,000+ miniature costumes donated to the Manneken Pis since the 17th century — from Napoleonic uniforms to Elvis outfits — displayed in glass cases.

Highlights

• Earliest Costumes: A Louis XV outfit from the 18th century.
• Official Gifts: Costumes from every country that has gifted an outfit.
• Dressing Calendar: A schedule showing which costume the statue will wear on upcoming dates.

History

Located in the Maison du Roi (King's House) on the Grand-Place. The tradition of dressing Manneken Pis dates back to at least the 17th century.

Visitor Tips

• Grand-Place Access: Part of the City of Brussels Museum in the King's House.
• Quick Visit: One of Brussels' most enjoyably quirky museums.
• Duration: 20–30 minutes.