For the past thirty years, passers-by have been drawn to the archaeological remains under the rue de la Bourse, visible through glass windows. It was in 1988 that archaeologists from the Société royale d’Archéologie de Bruxelles discovered the foundation walls of the convent of the Friars Minor, established in the early 13th century and destroyed shortly after the French Revolution. This remarkable site was then preserved and developed to make it accessible to the public. The first archaeological museum in Brussels was born: Bruxella 1238. The museum has just been renovated. Directly linked to the basement of the former Bourse de Commerce (now home to Belgian Beer World), it has been given a completely new look.

Practical information

No guided tours – The “Belgian Beer World” ticket gives access to the whole of Belgian Beer World and Bruxella 1238. The “Bruxella 1238” ticket allows you to visit the archaeological site only.

Address: Rue de la Bourse – Beursstraat, 1000 Bruxelles-Brussel

Opening hours : 10.00-18.00

More info : https://www.boursebeurs.be/en/bruxella-1238