Monument · Bruxelles

Atomium (outside)

FreeConstruction started in 1955

The enlarged iron crystal of Expo 58, symbol of Brussels.

Nine 18-metre spheres linked by tubes. The outside can be seen freely from the park; inside, five spheres and the panorama are open to visitors.

Address
To be confirmed
Municipality
Bruxelles
Opening hours
Outside: open access. Inside visit: tickets valid 10 am–5.30 pm on the chosen day (adapted hours on some days).
Price
Outside free. Inside: adult €17, senior €15, student and child €9, child up to 115 cm free (Design Museum included).
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Opening hours and prices can change: check the official website before you go.

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Atomium (outside)
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nearby

StadiumKing Baudouin Stadium – Memorial Van DammeThe national stadium, home every year to the Memorial Van Damme.BruxellesThe ING Arena, where the club plays at homeBasketballBrussels BasketballThe capital's basketball club, in the BNXT League.BruxellesConcert venueING Arena (Palais 12)Brussels Expo's big arena, at Heysel.Bruxelles
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