Located in the city center of Brussels, the Musical Instrument Museum is a member of the Royal Museums for Art and History and has become known around the globe for its fantastic permanent exhibit. The museum is home to over 8,000 musical instruments from all over the globe, but what makes it particularly special is its collection of instruments representing Belgium’s musical heritage. From 18th to 19th century recorders to items from the home of instrument inventor Adolphe Sax, there’s no shortage of traditional, antique, and modern instruments to gawk at. Make sure to check out an alto recorder by J. H. J. Rottenburgh, a massive set of Chinese stone chimes and the only existing original luthéal in the world.

Musical Instrument Museum, 2 Rue Montagne de la Cour, Brussels, Belgium 1000, Phone: +32-25-45-01-30

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