The Central Africa museum has an amazing collection of exhibits that will impress also those, who do not have a particular interest in Central Africa. However, the museum is in a desperate need of renovation (which is scheduled to begin in July 2012), most info is available only in Dutch and French and many exhibits do not have a description.... More

Leopold II did outracious deeds to Zaire, and this history is now told in this museum - which is located in his summer palace outside the city itself. Half of the exhibition is the story of Zaire and the belgian colonisation - the other half is a loverly zoological museum with all you want to know about the animals of... More

Interesting and unassuming; beautiful, but simple, grounds. More

Nice small museum in a nice small palace. Everyone who said that it needs renovation is right, but still it is a good place to spend half a day. The collection is intersting, though not big. When I visited it for the first time, there was a very nice temporary exhibition, dedicated to the river Congo. The museum is easy... More

In line with many museums in Belgium that seams as if time stopped more than 20 years ago where no renovation has been made. Very, very sad...y More

By the end of 2012 the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) will close its doors for a three year renovation period. All of its treasures are no longer exhibited - yes it needed modernization in itsold-fashioned displays of Africa. When the museum reopens in May 2015, it will have drastically changed in appearance. More

The tram ride out from the centre of Brussels is really good for seeing the outer parts of the city, passing by many of the embassys and coutryside, takes about 40 minutes. The museum itself is set in beautiful grounds that often has art exibitions set up. Great building and full of impressive artifacts and history of Africa, with a... More

First, it is closing for renovation in July, and it will be closed for a couple of years. Second, the train ride out here on 44 is very interesting as there are some beautiful lakes, embassies, and some huge houses along the way. Third, the cafe has some nice African food and beer choices (which can be enjoyed outside on... More

A good museum that balances information and artefacts in a sensitive and accessible manner. Worth the visit if you're spending a few days in Brussels More