Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art

This exploration of comic strips as art is appropriately housed in an Art Nouveau building designed by Brussels’ most famous architect, Victor Horta. It traces the history of first comic strips through to the evolution of European comic books and present day pieces. The museum celebrates both the heroes and the creators of so many beloved comic strips. Many know of the Smurfs or the famous character Tintin of “The Adventures of Tintin,” and the center’s exhibit on imagination traces comic strip art from the development of Tintin in Belgium in 1929 up to 1960. Comic strips in French, Dutch, and English as well as from genres ranging from politics to science fiction and children’s comics are all represented.
In addition to the permanent collections, visitors have the option to delve into animation, a reading room, a research library, and a conservation facility.

Practical Info

The center is located at Rue des Sables 20 in Brussels. It is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is €7.