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Musée Bruxellois de la Gueuze: A Living Beer Museum

Experience traditional Belgian brewing at this living museum, where lambic beers are crafted using time-honored methods since 1900.

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The Musée Bruxellois de la Gueuze, also known as the Brussels Gueuze Museum, is a living museum housed within the Cantillon Brewery in Anderlecht, Brussels. Founded in 1978, it showcases the traditional methods of brewing gueuze, a type of lambic beer, and offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and production of this iconic Belgian beverage.

A brief summary to Musée bruxellois de la gueuze

  • Monday 10 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-5 pm
  • Friday 10 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • The museum is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays; check the official website for a complete list of closing days.
  • Tours are self-guided, but guidebooks are available in multiple languages. Guided tours can be arranged in advance for groups.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking through a working brewery with uneven surfaces.
  • The museum is partially accessible to wheelchair users, with assistance needed to navigate some areas.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Brussels Central Station, take the metro lines 2 or 6 to Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the museum. Alternatively, take bus 46 or tram lines 4, 10, 51, or 82 to the same station. A single metro or tram fare is around €2.50.

  • Walking

    From Brussels-Midi/Zuid station, the museum is approximately a 10-minute walk. Exit the station and walk along Rue Gheude until you reach number 56. The area around the station can be a bit rough , so be aware of your surroundings.

  • Taxi/Ride-share

    A taxi or ride-share from Brussels Central Station to the museum will take approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between €15-€20. Note that ride-sharing services like Uber are also available in Brussels.

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Step back in time at the Musée Bruxellois de la Gueuze, a unique museum experience located within the Cantillon Brewery, a family business since 1900. This isn't your typical museum; it's a living, breathing brewery where traditional lambic beers are still crafted using methods unchanged for over a century. Founded in 1978 to preserve Brussels' brewing heritage, the museum showcases the complete gueuze-making process, from brewing and bottling to barrel cleaning. Visitors can explore the original brewing equipment, examine historical documents, and witness the unique fermentation process that gives gueuze its distinctive tart flavor. The museum is integrated into the brewery, offering visitors insight into both the history of Cantillon and the beer production process. Gueuze is a spontaneously fermented beer, a brewing method that dates back centuries. As you wander through the brewery, you'll notice the open fermentation process, where wild yeasts in the air contribute to the beer's unique character. In addition to gueuze, Cantillon also produces other lambic beers, such as kriek (cherry lambic) and framboise (raspberry lambic). After your tour, sample some of Cantillon's creations in the on-site tasting room. The museum shop offers a selection of Cantillon beers, glassware, and other merchandise. Note that the number of bottles visitors can purchase may be limited to prevent speculation and maintain reasonable prices.

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