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Horta Museum (Musee Horta), Brussels

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Tour a home that blends elegance and modern thinking at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), the former home and studio of Victor Horta, a famed Art Nouveau architect. The museum displays his creations, including furniture, utensils, and architectural plans, as well as documents related to the architect's life and work, giving you a sense of the human behind the designs. The museum's location in the center of town makes it accessible from multiple stops on public transportation or by foot. Book a guided tour by phone or email at least one week in advance. Private tours after closing can be arranged for an extra fee. For a self-guided tour, purchase your tickets at the reception desk when you arrive. To visit Horta Museum (Musee Horta) on your trip to Brussels, use our Brussels trip site.
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  • By 355stefang
    Excellent little "museum." It's actually the former home of a celebrated art nouveau artist, Mr. Horta. There aren't really museum pieces such as you'd see in a histroy museum, rather it's the...  more »
  • By oliveh10
    Far and away my top tip if you are visiting Brussels. The art deco architecture in this house/museum is utterly breathtaking. We went as an afterthought one afternoon and I'm so glad we did. I can't.....  more »
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  • By Iris Vulpen van
    Just amazing! A must see when you like Art Nouveau.
  • By S K
    They close the door at half hour before closing time. So the real hours of operation is 3 hours a day2-5pm. Could learn some customer service skills from Barcelona Gaudi houses. The staff is fear and control driven, unlike the idea and experience the architecture holds which is light, curves, connections of the human experience.
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