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Museum · Bruxelas, Bruxelas
Musée Horta
House and studio of architect Victor Horta, in Saint-Gilles, built between 1898 and 1901. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it shows Art Nouveau inside: iron staircase, stained glass, and the architect's furniture.
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About Musée Horta
The Musée Horta, Hortamuseum in Flemish, occupies the house and studio that Victor Horta built for himself on Rue Américaine in Saint-Gilles between 1898 and 1901. Horta was one of the creators of Art Nouveau in architecture, and the building has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000, together with three other houses he designed in Brussels.
From the outside there are two narrow stone façades with curved iron balconies: one was the residence, the other the office. Inside, everything revolves around the central staircase, which climbs the floors with an iron handrail shaped like branches and ends beneath a glass skylight that lights the house from top to bottom.
Horta designed every detail: doorknobs, chandeliers, floor mosaics, wood panels, radiators and furniture. The dining room has white glazed brick walls and an exposed iron structure, and mirrors placed in the rooms multiply the natural light.
The museum displays furniture, objects and drawings by the architect and by contemporaneous artists, and hosts temporary exhibitions. The visit is self-guided, room by room, and groups are admitted in limited numbers to preserve the house.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour to go through the floors of the house and studio. Add half an hour to walk the neighbouring streets and see other Art Nouveau façades in Saint-Gilles.
Best time
Open Tuesday through Sunday, in the afternoons on weekdays and from late morning on weekends. Sunny days show the skylight's effect on the staircase best. Because entry is limited, it's wise to reserve a time in advance. Check opening days before you go.
How to get there
It is on Rue Américaine, in Saint-Gilles, south of the center. Trams 92 and 97, which run along Chaussée de Charleroi, stop a few minutes' walk away. From Bruxelles-Midi station it's about a 20-minute walk or a few minutes by tram.
Tip
Book your entry time online: weekend slots sell out. The house has narrow stairs and no elevator. Afterwards, walk the streets of Saint-Gilles and Ixelles, such as Rue Defacqz, where there are other Art Nouveau façades, and continue to the Maison Hannon on Avenue de la Jonction.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée Horta
Do you need to reserve to visit the Horta Museum?
It is recommended. The house admits a limited number of visitors at a time, and online booking prevents you from missing out, especially on weekends.
Is the Horta Museum a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes. Since 2000, the house and studio of Victor Horta have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage, together with three other houses by the architect in Brussels.
In which neighborhood is the Horta Museum?
In Saint-Gilles, a municipality south of central Brussels, on Rue Américaine, near Chaussée de Charleroi.