Occupying the two northernmost halls of the historic and iconic Cinquantenaire is the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History. As its name suggests, the museum is dedicated to Belgium’s military history and is home to over 10 centuries worth of military paraphernalia. See a jaw-dropping collection of edged weapons and full suits of armor from the Middle Ages up to the end of the 18th century at the Arms and Armour Gallery. Interested in military tanks? Take a peek at some of the mighty armored vehicles of the Belgian military at the Tanks Department gallery. Other galleries to visit include the Russian Gallery, the Historic and Technical Gallery, the 14-18 Exhibit, and the Aviation Hall, amongst several others.

Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, Parc du Cinquantaire, Brussels, Belgium, Phone: +32-27-37-78-11

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