GardeRobe MannekenPis

GardeRobe MannekenPis is a small museum in Brussels dedicated entirely to one idea: the collection of costumes used to dress the famous Manneken Pis statue. Located right in the heart of the Belgian capital, close to the statue itself, it makes a natural addition to a visit to the fountain.

What is GardeRobe MannekenPis?

The museum displays costumes belonging to Manneken Pis — the bronze figure of a boy that has long been one of the symbols of Brussels. The custom of dressing the statue in occasional outfits goes back a long way, and the collection housed at GardeRobe lets visitors examine these costumes up close, something that isn't possible at the fountain itself, since the street statue is only dressed for specific occasions and the outfits are stored away afterward.

What can you see inside?

The exhibition focuses on Manneken Pis's wardrobe — costumes of varying character, referencing different themes, events and traditions connected to the city and its history. As a result, the display works almost like a chronicle of local customs and the occasions for which the statue has been dressed over time. The museum's format is compact, so a visit doesn't take long, while still allowing visitors to focus on the details of individual costumes.

Where exactly is it located?

The museum sits in the very center of Brussels, close to the Grand Place and to the Manneken Pis statue itself (coordinates: 50.84408, 4.35098). Its central location makes it easy to combine a visit here with exploring other attractions in the historic city center.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of GardeRobe MannekenPis? The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays and on public holidays: January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25.

Is it worth combining a visit with seeing the Manneken Pis statue itself? Yes — the museum is close to the statue, so it naturally fits into a walk through this part of central Brussels and helps visitors better understand the tradition of dressing the figure in costumes.

Who is this museum for? It's especially interesting for people curious about local traditions and the history of Brussels, as well as for anyone who wants to see up close the costumes previously known only from photos of the statue on the street.

Does visiting take a long time? Given the compact size of the exhibition, a visit usually doesn't take much time and can easily be combined with exploring nearby attractions in the city center.