Pratical Information
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the information
about your visit
at the WOM
the information
about your visit
at the WOM
Hours
The WOM is open from Tuesday to Sunday and on Monday (only during school and public holydays).
Closed on 25/12 and 01/01.
PLEASE NOTE that booking online is strongly recommanded during weekends, public and school holidays. Without a pre-booked ticket, our teams will welcome you depending on the capacity of the venue.
Closed on 25/12 and 01/01.
PLEASE NOTE that booking online is strongly recommanded during weekends, public and school holidays. Without a pre-booked ticket, our teams will welcome you depending on the capacity of the venue.
- Monday . Closed
- Monday (school and public holydays) . 10am-6pm
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- Tuesday . 10am-6pm
- Wednesday . 10am-6pm
- Thursday . 10am-6pm
- Friday . 10am-6pm
- Saturday . 10am-6pm
- Sunday . 10am-6pm
Prices
Prices
Group reservations
Access
The WOM is located on the
Tour & Taxis site in the 4 bis shed.
Tour & Taxis site in the 4 bis shed.
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By foot or bike: Access via Avenue du Port 86C.By bus: lines 57, 86 et 88 Tour & Taxis stop (the closest), bus 14 et 20 Suzan Daniel stop.
With the metro: lines 2 and 6. Yser, Ribaucourt and Pannenhuis stops are a 10-minute walk away.
By train: 15 minutes by foot from the North Station (Gare du Nord) or with the bus 14, 20, 57 or 88.
Visit WORLD OF MIND by train! Buy a Discovery Ticket by using the SNCB code on www.belgiantrain.be/en/leisure/discovery-ticket/world-of-mind and travel return to Brussels-North Station with 50% discount.By car: Esplanade parking via Drève Anna Boch or Parklane parking via 13 Rue Picard. -
Sheds are located in the middle of the Tour & Taxis site. The 4 bis shed is located in front of the Food Market. You can recognise it by its entrance.
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The WOM’s reception areas (entrance, shop, restrooms) are accessible through the access ramp in front of the main entrance. From there, the visit route is accessible via a specific elevator.Don't hesitate to call the WOM reception for assistance - +32 484 24 44 33.
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FAQ
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Go to www.worldofmind.be/en/ticketing/gift and choose the type of ticket you require: this will enable the holder to visit the WOM on the date of his/her choice, without having to make a prior reservation, within the limits of opening hours.
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Prior written permission is required for film shoots and photoshoots. Requests may be emailed to info@worldofmind.be.
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Online booking is not compulsory, but strongly recommended. If you indeed get your ticket in the museum, we will do our best to welcome you within the limits of the museum's capacity. Your entry is therefore not guaranteed without a pre-booked ticket, especially on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
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Yes, there are preferential rates for school groups and adult groups of min. 15 people.
To book a group visit, please contact the booking service at reservations@worldofmind.be. -
You can print them but it is not necessary. You can also have them on your smartphone.
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Tickets are non-refundable. Terms and conditions of non-refundability are accepted before the purchase. In specific circumstances, we can help you reschedule your tickets to another available time slot. Please contact us for more information. Prepare your ticket number (ticket ID).
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- On our website.
- At the reception. Without online tickets, please note that your access to the museum is not guaranteed because it is subject to capacity. -
If you have any additional questions, please contact us by email (info@worldofmind.be) or by telephone (+32 484 24 44 33).
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Yes: the WOM’s reception areas (entrance, shop, restrooms) are accessible through the access ramp in front of the main entrance. From there, the visit route is accessible via a specific elevator.
Don't hesitate to call the WOM reception for assistance - +32 484 24 44 33. -
Tour & Taxis has several pay parking lots: Esplanade parking via Drève Anna Boch or Parklane parking via 13 Rue Picard.
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Yes, there are many bus, metro and train stops in the vicinity.
Metro - Line 2 and 6. Yser, Ribaucourt and Pannenhuis stops are a 10-minute walk away.
Bus - Lines 14, 20, 57, 86 et 88.
Train - A 15-minute walk away from the North Station (Gare du Nord). -
Yes, they are.
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Yes, a wheelchair is available. Don't hesitate to ask our team members.
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Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs who are welcome.
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If you are late, our team will gladly welcome you within the limits of the museum’s capacity. The entrance is not guaranteed.
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You can arrive at the time slot you chose. For example, if your chosen time is from 10am to 10:30am, you have 30 minutes to arrive. Coming early is not necessary.
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The experience is accessible to everyone.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. -
No, but the visit is not recommended for people with epilepsy.
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Yes.
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Yes there are, but their number is limited.
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No, it is not allowed.
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The WOM does not have any restaurant, however, you can enjoy nice drinks and meals at the Food Market right next to the WOM and the Entrepôt Royal with some restaurants.
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Yes, it is even encouraged! You will find many “selfie points” throughout your visit, so get ready to pull out your camera!
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1h30 to 2h00.
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The WOM is an exclusively indoor experience.
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The WOM is located at Tour & Taxis in Brussels specifically in the 4 bis shed. The entrance is right in front of the “Gare Maritime” close to the Food Market.
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In a museum of 1500m², exercise your senses and challenge your brain in a colourful universe! Dedicated to the five senses, our perceptions and illusions, the WOM is scientific but also recreational.
Discover famous illusions such as the mirror room or the vortex but also experiences never seen before in Belgium. Get ready for a visit full of surprises and emotions!
Enjoy this exceptional experience which questions reality as we perceive it and where science meets fun with:
- 8 “WOW” spaces including famous illusions like the mirror room or the vortex, but also some experiences never seen before in Belgium.
- 5 themed rooms based on contrasts, movements or even loss of reference points, and more than 120 visual, tactile and auditory illusions for everyone.
- 5 science corners covering light, sound or the nervous system to learn… with fun!