10 Museum Shops for the Most Original Gifts
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!