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THE SYMBOL OF BELGIUM AND BRUSSELS
The Atomium was designed and built for the Brussels World's Fair in 1958 and holds the middle ground between sculpture and architecture. Representing an iron crystal (with 9 atoms) enlarged 165 billion times, the monument, with its unique silhouette, has over time become the symbol of Brussels and Belgium.
The Atomium not only offers the most beautiful view of Brussels, but also surprises its visitors with permanent and temporary exhibitions and installations that make it, year after year, one of the main attractions in the capital of Europe.
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Permanently available:
- a surrealist walk through tubes and spheres
- the most beautiful panorama (360°) of Brussels and its surroundings (92m)
- a panoramic restaurant with a 100% Belgian menu (95m)
- a permanent exhibition on the history of the building
- a shop brimming with original gifts
Temporary events (2024):
- RESTART. A digital experience, immersing you in sound & light.
- I have seen the future - Ève Cadieux. A photographic installation that exhibits the remains of the World’s Fairs throughout history.
- the Atomium ticket includes entrance to Design Museum Brussels (150m away)
The Atomium was designed and built for the Brussels World's Fair in 1958 and holds the middle ground between sculpture and architecture. Representing an iron crystal (with 9 atoms) enlarged 165 billion times, the monument, with its unique silhouette, has over time become the symbol of Brussels and Belgium.
The Atomium not only offers the most beautiful view of Brussels, but also surprises its visitors with permanent and temporary exhibitions and installations that make it, year after year, one of the main attractions in the capital of Europe.
THE MAGIC OF ARCHITECTURE, THE JOYS OF CULTURE
Permanently available:
- a surrealist walk through tubes and spheres
- the most beautiful panorama (360°) of Brussels and its surroundings (92m)
- a panoramic restaurant with a 100% Belgian menu (95m)
- a permanent exhibition on the history of the building
- a shop brimming with original gifts
Temporary events (2024):
- RESTART. A digital experience, immersing you in sound & light.
- I have seen the future - Ève Cadieux. A photographic installation that exhibits the remains of the World’s Fairs throughout history.
- the Atomium ticket includes entrance to Design Museum Brussels (150m away)
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- T. +32 2 475 47 75
- Place de l'Atomiumplein 1 - 1020 Brussels
- www.atomium.be
- info@atomium.be
A gigantic work of art built for the 1958 Brussels Universal Exhibition, the Atomium represents an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. Don't miss this main attraction in the heart of the capital, which has become a national symbol.
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Opening times
18/12/2024 - 18/12/2025: * monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
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Price
Etudiants: 8,50 € - Seniors: 14,00 € - Normal: 16,00 €
The Atomium is proud to host "Echoes of Distant Lights" by Magicstreet, a new laser and light art installation that invites visitors on an immersive journey through the wonders of the universe. Set within an iconic sphere of the Atomium, the installation explores both the infinitely small and the vast expanse of space, connecting us to the fundamental mysteries of existence. Brussels artist Antoine Goldschmidt, founder of the studio Magicstreet, has combined his passion for light with the rich heritage of the Atomium to create a unique experience. In perfect harmony with the metal structure of the Atomium, his creation dialogues with the interior architecture of the monument. Underlining and playing with the edges of the sphere, it seems to come to life, transforming itself into a stellar capsule that takes visitors off into distant universes. Laser beams pass through a suspended glass sculpture, producing organic patterns inspired by celestial landscapes: nebulae, galaxies and distant stars. Light and movement guide visitors through a poetic exploration of time and the universe, where each beam seems to be an echo of vanished worlds. The installation is accompanied by an original soundtrack composed by Brussels artist and musician Ofer Smilansky. “Echoes of Distant Lights” is more than a visual experience; it is a poetic meditation on light, time, and existence. It reminds us of our small place in the universe and invites us to humbly reflect on the interconnectedness of all things. Don’t miss this unique exploration of cosmic wonder at the Atomium.
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Opening times
06/02/2025 - 04/01/2026: * monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday: from 10:00 to 18:00
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Seniors: 14,00 € - Etudiants: 8,50 € - Normal: 16,00 €
The Atomium invites the artist collective Visual System to occupy its exhibition spaces and dedicates its program to digital art. For this new edition, Visual System designing CROSSING, a digital and symphonic work in which art and technology are combined to create a unique sensory experience. With CROSSING, Visual System continues its exploration of the synergies between art and technology by taking over the whole of one of the nine spheres. Connecting its two levels with an organic structure, the installation ventures beyond the sphere, into the staircase and escalator leading up to it. Like a living organism that seems to emerge and flourish, it invites the public to take part in an original visual and sound journey. Original music by Thomas Vaquié accompanies the emotions of the visitors, who become the protagonists of their own experience.
