Experience the European Parliament as never before. At our Visitors' Centre in Brussels, children and adults alike get to discover in a refreshingly new way more about the institution that represents them.
Dynamic, interactive multimedia displays guide our visitors through the journey of European integration and the impact this has on our everyday lives. The Centre caters to all 23 official languages of the European Union and admission is free. The facilities have been designed to make them fully accessible to those with special needs.
A stunning 360-degree digital surround screen takes visitors into the heart of European Parliament action. There we learn about the people who make it happen, the Members of Parliament. A touch screen application allows us to find out more about the MEPs, who are our democratically elected representatives.
We take a virtual trip through Europe, finding out along the way what contribution the European Union has made to each of the Member States. We also hear accounts by fellow Europeans of what the Union means to them.
The tunnel of voices immerses us in Europe's multilingual heritage and 3D tactile models allow us to explore the European Parliament in its three places of work - Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.
One of the Centre's unique features is that it caters for all 23 EU official languages. This is made possible using small, handheld, media guides that can be configured according to language preference.
These media guides display information and short films at each stage of the visit. Each guide can be adapted with special features for children and there is also enhanced audio software for visitors with special hearing needs. Staff are on hand at each level should you need assistance.
The Centre is designed for adults and children of all ages. Special 1-hour tours have been created for 8-14 year olds and each stage of the visit caters for children. Children will receive their own handheld media guides to use free of charge.
The visitors' centre caters for those with special needs.
For visitors with reduced mobility, the Centre offers full wheelchair access. Staff are on hand to provide assistance and a limited number of wheelchairs are available. If you require a wheelchair, please let us know at least one day before your arrival by sending an email to
or by phoning +32.2.283.22.22.
For visually impaired visitors, the Centre provides media guides with special audio files which describe the space, content and main features. Braille tactile maps are available in Dutch, English, French and German and will guide you through the Centre. There are also Braille keyboards in two parts of the Centre. Guide dogs are also permitted.
For visitors with hearing difficulties, the media guides are equipped with sign language videos in English, French, German and Dutch. There is also a special 1-hour tour for visitors with special hearing needs. The Centre is also fully fitted with induction loops.
The European Parliament is committed to constantly improving access for people with special needs. If you have any suggestions, please contact us:
The Parlamentarium Visitor Centre hosts events and exhibitions.
You are invited to explore the richness of Europe through exhibitions on the theme of united in diversity. Panel discussions, book fairs and presentations will also be held in our multifunctional suite.
No, the visit is free of charge, as is the use of the media guides.
No, there is no need to book in advance - you can show up at any time during opening hours.
Yes. There are multimedia-guided tours of the plenary chamber from Monday to Thursday at 10:00 and 15:00 and on Friday at 10:00, except during plenary sessions. The Parlamentarium is open every day, including weekends. Please note that you must bring an identity document (an official ID card, passport or driving license) with you to visit the plenary chamber.
Yes, but please let us know if your group has more than 100 members, to ensure enough media guides are available. Send an email to
parlamentarium@europarl.europa.euYes. A Role Play Game is available that allows participants to experience what it is like to be a Member of the European Parliament for the a day. For more information please see the Role Play Game section.
Yes, the Centre has been designed to ensure easy wheelchair access. If you need a wheelchair, please send an email to:
parlamentarium@europarl.europa.euor call +32.2.283.22.22.
Yes. Guide dogs are permitted in the Centre.
Yes, the media guides are equipped with sign language videos in English, French, German and Dutch. There is also a special 1-hour tour for visitors with special hearing needs. The Centre is fitted with induction loops.
Yes.
Yes, special tours lasting approximately one hour are available for children aged 8-14. There is something for children in each section of the Parlamentarium. Hands-on applications have been especially designed for them.
Yes.
No.
Yes, we ask all our visitors to pass their bags through a scanner and to step through a metal-detector gate.
We recommend you set aside at least one hour.
There is a gift shop in the Parlamentarium. The shop has the same opening hours as the Centre itself.
There is a cafeteria selling drinks and snacks.
Yes, the Ccentre is open every day, as follows.
Monday 13:00 - 18:00
Tuesday / Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday / Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday / Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
The Parlamentarium is open all year round except on: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 24, 25, 31 December.
All information is available in the 23 official EU languages. This is one of the unique features of Parlamentarium.
No, instead we provide handheld media guides that display information and short films at each stage of your visit.
A cloakroom is available for coats, bags and luggage.
Public transport is strongly recommended as there are limited parking facilities in the vicinity of the European Parliament.
Yes, there is a bicycle stand outside the Parlamentarium. Please bring your own padlock as we do not supply them.
European Parliament
Parlamentarium - The European Parliament's Visitors' Centre
Willy Brandt Building
Rue Wiertz 60/ Wiertzstraat 60
B-1047 Brussels
Belgium
1 January
1 May
1 November
24, 25, 31 December
Admission is free of charge
The Visitors' Centre can be reached by bus, underground and train. You can also walk to the European district from the city centre. Public transport is strongly recommended as parking facilities are limited in the vicinity of the European Parliament.
The three main Brussels railway stations - Brussels Midi, Brussels Central and Brussels Nord - are connected to Brussels Luxembourg, which is located 200 metres from the Visitors' Centre.SNCB
The Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB) is the main public transport operator in Brussels. STIB trams, buses and underground trains form one network and you can switch easily from one to another using the same ticket.STIBBus
Buses 27 and 38 run from the city centre to Place Luxembourg
Buses 12 and 21 run from Brussels International Airport to Place Luxembourg
Underground
Lines 1 and 5 to Maelbeek and Schuman (10-minute walk to the Parliament)
Lines 2 and 6 to Trône (7-minute walk to the Parliament).
Cafeteria
Gift Shop
Cloakroom and lockers
Exhibition area
Find out more about what is on offer at the Parlamentarium.
No proof of identity is needed to enter the Parlamentarium. Upon arrival, you will be guided to our security checkpoint where your belongings will pass through a scanner.
Click here to download a floor map of the Centre for the visually impaired (670KB)
