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Cinquantenaire Park

Cinquantenaire Park (Jubelpark) is a magnificent 74-acre urban park built in 1880 to celebrate 50 years of Belgian independence. Its centerpiece is the monumental Triumphal Arch topped by a bronze quadriga (horse-drawn chariot), modeled after the Brandenburg Gate. The park houses three major museums: the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History (free!), Autoworld classic car museum, and the Art & History Museum. It also features a Victor Horta Art Nouveau pavilion and Belgiums oldest mosque.

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Park free. Army Museum free. Autoworld €16 (€13 children/students). Art & History Museum €10 (under 18 free). Combi ticket €25

Best Time to Visit

Spring and summer for picnics on the lawns. Weekday mornings for quiet museum visits. The park is beautiful year-round with its formal French gardens.

Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Merode or Schuman (lines 1, 5). Both stations have direct park access. Tram: 81 to Merode. Bus: 22, 27, 61, 80 to Cinquantenaire. The park is large — choose your entrance depending on which museum you plan to visit.

What to Expect

A grand formal park with impressive monuments, museums, and green spaces. Popular with joggers, families, and office workers from nearby EU buildings. The Triumphal Arch is an excellent photo backdrop.

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
24 hours
Note

Park: Daily 6:00-22:00 (summer), 7:00-19:00 (winter). Army Museum: Tue-Sun 9:00-17:00. Autoworld: Daily 10:00-17:00. Art & History Museum: varies.

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Cinquantenaire means fiftieth anniversary in French. The park was built to commemorate 50 years of Belgian independence (1830-1880). Jubelpark means Jubilee Park in Dutch.

The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History is completely free. It has an excellent collection including aircraft, tanks, and medieval armor. Other museums in the park have admission fees.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Cinquantenaire Park

The Army Museum is free and excellent - dont miss the aviation hall! Climb to the top of the Triumphal Arch for panoramic views. Bring a picnic on sunny days. The area is near EU institutions.

Metro: Merode or Schuman (Lines 1, 5). Both stations have direct access to the park. Bus: Multiple lines to Cinquantenaire. About 1.5 miles east of city center.

A grand formal park with impressive monuments, museums, and green spaces. Popular with joggers, families, and office workers from nearby EU buildings. The Triumphal Arch is an excellent photo backdrop.

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