Cinquantenaire Park (Parc du Cinquantenaire) Tours and Tickets

Yes and no. While visitors are unlikely to find a group tour that visits Cinquantenaire Park (Parc du Cinquantenaire) exclusively, this urban oasis—planned by King Leopold back in 1880—is a stop on multiple city tours, some focused on the city’s Art Nouveau heritage. Book a private, customizable tour if you’d like to focus on the park solely.

Many people find 1–2 hours sufficient time in Cinquantenaire Park to admire its leafy tranquility and multiple historic monuments, like the Cinquantenaire Arch—Brussels’ answer to the Arc de Triomphe. The park is also home to several museums, including the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History; if you’re visiting one or more museum, count on adding a few more hours.

Yes, Cinquantenaire Park is good for kids. There are plenty of walking and running trails, great for restless children looking to burn off energy, plus wide green spaces. There’s also a couple of playgrounds and free fitness equipment scattered around.

Yes, Cinquantenaire Park is worth visiting and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re lazing in the grass with a book, grabbing a Belgian waffle at the waffle van, or visiting one of the three museums, there’s plenty to keep visitors entertained.

Though Cinquantenaire Park draws visitors in any season, the late spring—when the gardens are in bloom—and summer months are the most pleasant. The park also hosts multiple events throughout the year, from free concerts to outdoor cinema screenings and firework displays, so be sure to check ahead for what’s on.

While visitors won’t find any public restrooms in the outdoor section of Cinquantenaire Park, don’t despair. The three museums in Cinquantenaire Park—the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, the Art & History Museum, and the Autoworld car museum— all have bathrooms, including accessible restrooms.