Practicalities
Programme
The summary of the thematic program “New Heritage” is included in a printed leaflet, available since the end of August at numerous locations (local authorities, tourist offices, libraries and participating venues) and especially at:
- urban.brussels, Mont des Arts / Kunstberg 10-13, 1000 Bruxelles / Brussel, Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Halles Saint-Géry/Sint-Gorikshallen, Place Saint-Géry / Saint-Goriksplein 1, 1000 Bruxelles / Brussel, every day from 10am to midnight
- LAB·An x Hôtel van Eetvelde, Avenue Palmerston / Palmerstonlaan 2 – 4 , 1000 Bruxelles / Brussel, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
The selection of venues and activities outside the main theme is communicated exclusively through the website and will be updated until September 12th. You can discover this selection through the search engine of the general program.
How to book
For this year’s Heritage Days, tours and places to visit are divided into several categories:
- advance booking not required;
- advance booking required;
- guided tours and by reservation only;
- reservation only required for guided tours and/or activities (but not to access the location).
Please refer to the practical information under each listing.
If advance booking/reservation is required, you will need to book a time slot. Please keep to your time slot or tour time. If you arrive at the site after your time slot has passed or your tour has begun, you will not be admitted. You may need to wait (around 15 minutes) to enter certain sites.
For all visits and tours, make sure to bring your booking confirmation with you. You will be asked to present it at the site. It is recommended that you arrive 10 minutes before the time indicated in your booking confirmation.
Most outdoor activities (walking and bicycle tours, scavenger hunts, bus tours, etc.) require advance booking. You simply need to choose a time.
Bookings will be open from 5 September 2024 on this website. Select a venue or an activity on the programme page and choose your time slot. After having booked, you will receive a confirmation.
General information
The times listed for buildings are the opening and closing times. The organisers reserve the right to shut the doors early if there are large crowds to ensure that the building can close at the scheduled time.
The sites’ managers may put in place special measures for visits.
You must not smoke or eat while visiting any of the sites. Furthermore, some site managers may not allow photographs to be taken. To facilitate access, please do not bring rucksacks or large bags.
Please note that some visits and participation in activities must be booked in advance. However, even if you do not have a booking, you are free to go to the tour starting point or activity venue on the day, as there may be places available due to cancellations or other factors.
As part of its events and cultural activities, Urban frequently produces photographic reports or video footage.
By participating in its activities, you agree to Urban’s use and distribution of photographs or videos taken in connection with its events. You can obtain more information and exercise your rights in accordance with Urban’s privacy policy.
Accessibility to persons with reduced mobility
Each site listing includes information about the site’s accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility. The accessibility survey was conducted by the non-profit organisation AccessAndGo ASBL on the basis of data provided by site managers, which were then verified by a representative of the organisation. Checks have been carried out on the accessibility of all buildings whose listing features an accessibility logo.
Site accessibility, based on the criteria and standards adopted in the Brussels-Capital Region, is indicated using the following logos:
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Accessible: The site meets the criteria for users of manual or electric wheelchairs to visit the site independently. |
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Accessible with assistance: Wheelchair users will require the assistance of a third party to visit the site. |
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The site does not meet the minimum accessibility criteria. |
The accessibility information provided here only relates to visits during the Heritage Days and may not apply at other times.
For further information about the accessibility survey, contact AccessAndGo by emailing info@accessandgo.be.
Guided tours in French sign language
For a number of years now, Urban has been working with Arts & Culture to provide guided tours in French Belgian Sign Language for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.
This year, such tours will be available for 8 sites:
Le Meyboom on show – Saturday at 4pm
House of Luc and Claire Schuiten – Sunday at 1.45pm
La Fonderie. Museum of Industry and Labour – Sunday at 10 am
Concert Noble – Saturday at 11.30am and Sunday at 11.30am
Inside/outside: new heritage – Sunday at 1.00pm
Forum Jean Cosse – Saturday at 1.30pm and Sunday at 4pm
Arlon 53 – Saturday at 10.00am and Sunday at 1.00pm
Behind the scenes: a guided tour of the Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles – Saturday at 2pm
Advance booking required: nicole_lemaire@icloud.com
Contact
urban.brussels (Regional Public Service Brussels Urbanism and Heritage)
Department of Cultural Heritage
Mont des Arts/Kunstberg 10-13
1000 Brussels
Telephone helpline open on 14 and 15 September 2024 from 10h00 to 17h00: 02/432.83.00
Facebook : Urban.brussels
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