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René Magritte Museum: A Surrealist's Home

Explore the surreal world of René Magritte in his former home, showcasing his life and work in an intimate setting in Brussels.

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Step into the world of René Magritte at his former home in Jette, Brussels. This intimate museum showcases the life and work of the renowned Belgian surrealist, offering a unique glimpse into his personal surroundings and artistic evolution.

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  • Wednesday 1 pm-6 pm
  • Thursday 1 pm-6 pm
  • Friday 1 pm-6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Visit during weekday afternoons for a quieter experience.
  • Check the museum's website for special exhibitions or events.
  • Consider taking a guided tour for deeper insights into Magritte's works.
  • Plan to spend at least two hours to fully enjoy the exhibits.
  • Don't miss the museum shop for unique art-inspired souvenirs.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Brussels Central Station, take Metro Line 1 or 5 towards Gare de l'Ouest and get off at Simonis. At Simonis, switch to tram line 19 towards 'Kraainem' and get off at the 'Esseghem' stop. Walk about 5 minutes down Rue Esseghem, and you will arrive at the museum located at number 135. The cost for a single metro/tram ticket is approximately €3.

  • Walking

    From the Jette train station, walk along Rue Cardinal Mercier, then turn right onto Rue de Laeken. Continue onto Rue Esseghem; the museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. There is no cost for walking.

  • Taxi

    From anywhere in Jette, a taxi to the René Magritte Museum will cost approximately €12-€15 and take about 8 minutes. Taxi services like Taxis Verts and Taxis Autolux operate in the area.

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The René Magritte Museum, located at Rue Esseghem 135 in Jette, Brussels, offers an intimate look into the life and work of the celebrated Belgian surrealist, René Magritte. The museum is housed in the very building where Magritte lived and worked for 24 years, from 1930 to 1954. During this period, he created half of his total output, drawing inspiration from the house itself. The ground floor features the apartment where Magritte and his wife, Georgette, resided. The first and second floors host a biographical exhibition. Visitors can view original memorabilia, reproductions of lost masterpieces, and a colorful collection of 20th-century abstract art from other Belgian artists. The museum also displays Magritte's experiments with photography and his surrealist films. Magritte, originally from Hainaut, relocated to Brussels in 1915 at the age of 17 and lived in seven different apartments before his death in 1967. From 1927 to 1930, he resided in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, a Parisian suburb. The Esseghem Street apartment also served as a meeting place for the Brussels surrealist group, which included artists like Paul Nougé, E.L.T. Mesens, and Louis Scutenaire. In 1954, Magritte and his wife moved to a larger villa in Schaerbeek. After Magritte's death, André Garitte, an art collector, acquired the Esseghem Street building and restored it. The René Magritte Museum officially opened on July 5, 1999. Since November 2019, the Museum of Abstract Art has been located next door, offering visitors a chance to explore Belgian abstract art.

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