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Autoworld Brussels: A Must-See Automobile Museum Near 9Hotel Chelton
Autoworld is a world-renowned automobile museum that showcases part of Belgium’s rich automotive history within a stunning architectural setting in the Parc du Cinquantenaire. Just a short walk from 9Hotel Chelton, this museum is famous for its impressive collection of vintage vehicles.
Discover Autoworld Brussels: Belgium’s Iconic Car Museum
Home to more than 300 vehicles, Autoworld takes you on a fascinating journey through over a century of automotive evolution. From horse-drawn carriages to high-performance sports cars, the museum traces mechanical and technological innovations that shaped the cars we know today.
Each section of the museum highlights a specific era, with iconic models that illustrate the evolution of automotive design. In addition to the permanent collection, Autoworld also hosts temporary exhibitions and themed zones such as:
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“Sport & Competition” – focusing on motorsport history
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“Belgium at Autoworld” – showcasing Belgium’s role in early 20th-century car manufacturing
A Museum in a Majestic Setting
Located in the Cinquantenaire Park, only two minutes on foot from 9Hotel Chelton, Autoworld shares this beautiful green space with other landmarks like:
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The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
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The Art & History Museum
Housed in a grand iron-and-glass hall built for the 1897 Universal Exhibition, the museum building itself is a masterpiece. Originally designed by Gédéon Bordiau and completed by French architect Charles Girault, this vast “International Hall of Machines” spans 235 meters in length and once replaced the famous 1880 exhibition’s Machine Gallery.
How to Visit Autoworld Brussels
The museum is open year-round, closing only on New Year’s Day and Christmas. Entry is affordable, and the area is well-served by public transportation:
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Metro: Schuman or Merode
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Tram: Line 81
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Bus: Lines 27, 61, 80, 83
After visiting Autoworld, enjoy a walk in the Cinquantenaire Park, explore nearby museums, visit the Great Mosque of Brussels, or head toward the European Quarter or Square Ambiorix, known for its Art Nouveau and neo-Renaissance façades.
