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10 Museum Shops for the Most Original Gifts

Emilia Van Roy
Brussels Museums

Want to be ready for the festive season this year? No excuses – we’ve handpicked the best museum shops for you.

CIVA: For architecture enthusiasts 

At CIVA’s bookshop, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of books on architecture. 

Tip: CIVA will soon move to the KANAL Centre Pompidou site. The bookshop closes from 19 December, so make the most of the discounts until then. 

Comic Art Museum: For young and old alike

In the Slumberland shop at the Comic Strip Museum, you’ll find not only the best comic books but also a range of illustrated goodies. 

Belgian Chocolate Village: For true sweet tooths

The chocolatiers at Belgian Chocolate Village create fresh pralines that will melt your loved ones’ hearts… or simply treat yourself! 

Meise Botanic Garden: For green fingers

The Garden Shop at the Botanic Garden will make you want to slip on your gardening gloves and create your own green oasis. 

Maison Autrique: For lovers of elegance

In this hidden Art Nouveau gem, you’ll be dazzled by all the beauty. The shop will instantly put you in the holiday spirit. 

Magritte Museum: For those with a typically Belgian sense of humour 

At the Magritte Museum shop, part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, you’ll find classic museum gifts… with a surreal twist. 

Design Museum Brussels: For design lovers

At the Design Museum, you can’t go wrong. You’ll find a gift that meets the highest aesthetic standards – perfect for your most stylish friends. 

Art & History Museum: For fans of authenticity

Prefer to play fair? Buy jewellery at the museum instead of stealing it. At the Art & History Museum in Cinquantenaire Park, you’ll also find plaster casts (made in the Workshop) and other fascinating historical pieces. 

ARGOS: For those niche readers

We all know someone who’s read everything. Head to ARGOS’ ​‘rile*’ bookshop and impress them with an original publication. 

Bozar: For the art book collectors

One address for art books: Bozar’s shop. The perfect place to find a gift that will instantly elevate any art lover’s living room. 


Shop local and delight your loved ones with the perfect gift!