Opening hours
Open daily from 3 July to 16 August, except on Mondays, from 10.30 to 17.00 (last entry at 16.00).
Exceptionally closed on 15, 16, 21 and 22 July.
Please note: if you are late for your time slot, you will not be granted access to the Palace.
Tariffs
Booking in advance is mandatory. To ensure you can visit the Royal Palace in peace, only a limited number of visitors are admitted per time slot. On-site reservations and ticket purchases are not possible. Tickets can only be purchased online.
- Adults: 10 euros
- Aged 12 and under (on the day of the visit): free.
Please note:
- You can book for a maximum of 10 people (including children).
- No guided tours are organised.
- If your chosen time slot is fully booked, you will need to choose another moment. We do not maintain waiting lists.
- Once your visit is booked, it cannot be changed.
Why is there an admission fee for the Royal Palace from 2026 onwards?
The annual opening of the Royal Palace is not organised by the Palace itself, but by BELSPO (the Belgian Science Policy), the federal body responsible for coordinating Belgium’s science policy, managing federal scientific institutions and representing Belgium in international research organisations.
Until now, BELSPO had a dedicated budget to cover the costs associated with opening the Palace to the public. As part of the federal government’s budgetary control measures and cost-saving decisions, this budget has recently been discontinued.
To ensure the long-term sustainability of this initiative and to maintain the same level of public access under the best possible conditions, an admission fee of 10 euros will now be charged to visitors aged 13 and over. Revenue from ticket sales will be used primarily to cover the costs of organising the event, including security, cleaning and visitor services. Any surplus generated from ticket sales will not be transferred to the Royal Palace.
This change also reflects a common practice across Europe, where most royal palaces that are open to the public charge an admission fee while keeping prices affordable.
Route
You will visit the various salons via the Staircase of Honour. The visit ends with a short walk in the garden (250m). Allow approximately 60 minutes for the full visit.
Download the plan here.
Getting here
A detailed overview of public transport, cycling and driving is available on the getting here page.
Accessibility
Visitors with reduced mobility
The first part of the visit (the salons on the first floor) is accessible to wheelchair users. Please note: the number of wheelchair users per time slot is limited. Please mention this when booking to ensure lift access and the necessary assistance.
The second part of the visit is not accessible to wheelchair users. The short outdoor section (250 m) is over cobblestones, and the link between the garden and the exit runs through a gallery with stairs. There is no lift available there.
Pushchairs
The route includes several flights of stairs. Please take this into account if you come with a pushchair.
Facilities
Available: 2 sanitary facilities provided along the route.
Not available: benches or rest areas, cloakroom, food or drink facilities.
At the end of the route you will find a shop selling books and guides about the Palace, postcards and souvenirs. Electronic or contactless payment is recommended in the shop.
Safety measures
- Large backpacks and trolleys are not permitted.
- Backpacks up to 30L are allowed.
- Baby carriers are permitted.
- Sharp objects, pepper spray and similar items are prohibited.
- We carry out random checks of visitors.
- Picnicking is not permitted during the visit.
- Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs for visually impaired people.
- Smoking is prohibited.
- Drones are prohibited.
- Photos are permitted, but tripods and other equipment are not.
- Lengthy photo sessions are also not possible.
- When taking photos, please do not obstruct other visitors.
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