Experience Europe exhibition centreA unique point of view on Europe Page contentsPage contents About Experience Europe Experience Europe is the permanent exhibition in Brussels where you can find out about the European Commission’s core work, priorities and policies, and about EU values, in a playful and interactive environment. It is located at Schuman roundabout, in the heart of the European neighbourhood in Brussels and is open 7 days a week. Through different themed communication stations, you will get the chance to: meet the Commission President in a virtual environment travel to places where the Commission is active through an immersive virtual reality experience take a virtual tour of the iconic Berlaymont building follow the European Commission on social media take part in games and improve your knowledge of the EU at ‘Play Europe’ end the tour with a smile and a souvenir picture Experience Europe welcomes everyone to enjoy this unique experience. Admission is free of charge. Photo gallery Experience Europe exhibition centre “INSIDE EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “FORUM” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “SMILE EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “360 EUROPE” communication station Experience Europe exhibition centre “WE ARE EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “FOLLOW EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “PLAY EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “WE ARE EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “MEET THE PRESIDENT” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre The Fresco mural with photos of EU citizensExperience Europe exhibition centre 27 in 1 - a sculpture dedicated to unity in diversityOutside view of Experience EuropeOutside view of Experience EuropeExperience Europe exhibition centre “FORUM” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre Inside Experience EuropeExperience Europe exhibition centre “360 EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre Inside Experience EuropeExperience Europe exhibition centre “PLAY EUROPE” communication stationExperience Europe exhibition centre “MEET THE PRESIDENT” communication stationClose Visiting Experience Europe No prior registration is necessary for individual visitors or groups of less than 10 persons. Groups of 10 persons or more should reserve their visit in advance by email at EC-experienceeurope [dot] brusselsec [dot] europa [dot] eu or by telephone (+32 2 29 65555) during opening hours.Please email us at EC-experienceeurope [dot] brusselsec [dot] europa [dot] eu, if you are not able to keep your reservation and want to reschedule. What you need to know about your visit:Most visitors spend 1- 1,5 hours in Experience Europe.Hand sanitisers are available throughout Experience Europe. We encourage our visitors to disinfect their hands regularly.All surfaces, interactive equipment, facilities and premises of the exhibition are frequently sanitised.Please note that a cloakroom or lockers are not available. Planning your visit AddressRue Archimède / Archimedesstraat 11000 BrusselsOpening hoursMonday 13:00 – 18:00Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 Experience Europe is closed on:1 January / 1 May / 1 November / 24-25 December / 31 DecemberDuring the upcoming EU Summits, Experience Europe will be open only for pre-registered groups (see the section 'Visiting Experience Europe') on the following date: December 19. How to get hereWe strongly recommend using public transport to come to Experience Europe. The closest stop is 'Schuman' and can be reached by metro, bus and train. By metroThe nearest stop is 'Schuman' with lines 1 and 5. By busLines 12, 21, 36, 56, 56, 60, 79 stop near the Experience Europe centre.By trainThe ‘Brussels-Schuman’ train station is 350m from the Experience Europe centre. Bicycle Parking Near Experience EuropeFor visitors arriving by bicycle, there are several convenient parking options around the Schuman roundabout and near the Schuman metro station. Bike racks are also available along Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat and Boulevard Charlemagne/Karel de Grotelaan. FacilitiesWi-Fi is availableAccessibilityExperience Europe is wheelchair-accessible. Work of art - United in diversity What does this sculpture represent?The sculpture represents an allegory of transparency and a bright future. It is a climate-friendly piece of art by Belgian architect Marcos Alvarez, consisting of 27 different cubical mirror tubes and 97 tubes made of 99% recyclable acrylic resin Dacryl, in the shape of the Berlaymont, which is the visual symbol of the Centre. Contact EmailEC-experienceeurope [dot] brusselsec [dot] europa [dot] euPhone number(+32) 2 296 5555 Practical information HighlightedGeneral publications27 March 2023Experience Europe leafletWant to know more about the European Commission? It's easy! Download the leaflet and visit Experience Europe.Other languages (3)Experience Europe BroschüreDu möchtest mehr über die Europäische Kommission erfahren ? Ist einfach ! Lade die Broschüre herunter und besuche Experience Europe.Deutsch(944.49 KB - PDF)DownloadDépliant "Experience Europe" Voulez-vous en savoir plus sur la Commission européenne ? Rien de plus simple ! Téléchargez le dépliant et visitez Experience Europefrançais(909.03 KB - PDF)DownloadExperience Europe flyerWenst u meer te weten te komen over de Europese Commissie? Download deze flyer en bezoek Experience Europe.Nederlands(910.18 KB - PDF)Download General publications27 March 2023Plan of Experience EuropeDiscover the different activities at the Experience Europe exhibition centre. 16 SEPTEMBER 2024Data protection notice for visitors to the European CommissionOther languages (3)Deutsch(238.43 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(245.28 KB - PDF)DownloadNederlands(234.58 KB - PDF)Download
What you need to know about your visit:Most visitors spend 1- 1,5 hours in Experience Europe.Hand sanitisers are available throughout Experience Europe. We encourage our visitors to disinfect their hands regularly.All surfaces, interactive equipment, facilities and premises of the exhibition are frequently sanitised.Please note that a cloakroom or lockers are not available.
AddressRue Archimède / Archimedesstraat 11000 BrusselsOpening hoursMonday 13:00 – 18:00Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00
During the upcoming EU Summits, Experience Europe will be open only for pre-registered groups (see the section 'Visiting Experience Europe') on the following date: December 19.
How to get hereWe strongly recommend using public transport to come to Experience Europe. The closest stop is 'Schuman' and can be reached by metro, bus and train.
Bicycle Parking Near Experience EuropeFor visitors arriving by bicycle, there are several convenient parking options around the Schuman roundabout and near the Schuman metro station. Bike racks are also available along Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat and Boulevard Charlemagne/Karel de Grotelaan.
What does this sculpture represent?The sculpture represents an allegory of transparency and a bright future. It is a climate-friendly piece of art by Belgian architect Marcos Alvarez, consisting of 27 different cubical mirror tubes and 97 tubes made of 99% recyclable acrylic resin Dacryl, in the shape of the Berlaymont, which is the visual symbol of the Centre.
