Design Museum Brussels

Located on the Heysel plateau, the Design Museum Brussels, initiated following the acquisition of a private collection by the Atomium, is dedicated to 20th-century and its history. Favoring a historical approach and echoing current and future research, the museum aims to make design accessible and understandable to all audiences. Much more than formal, aesthetic, and functional objects, design bears witness to the economic, social, ideological, and cultural conditions of the time. A place for encounters, discoveries and sharing, the Design Museum Brussels promotes the multidimensionality of design through its collections, exhibitions, and mediation activities.

EXPO Since its founding in 1908, Olivetti has made a name for itself through legendary products such as its typewriters, but also through its close relationship with the world of art. Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon worked for Olivetti on numerous occasions over a period of almost three decades. The exhibition presents the rich artistic collaboration between the Italian design company Olivetti and the artist Jean-Michel Folon.

EXPO Discover the Pastis collection by Julien Renault, named designer of the year 2023, which brings together all the drawings, models and prototypes representing the stages in the development of his collection.

GUIDED TOUR Discover the Olivetti · Folon exhibition with a guide.

Booking mandatory –> This activity in FR is currently sold out. Any cancellations will release places immediately and you can register via the reservation link.

• EN : 19.00 – booking via this link.


• FR : 20.00 – booking via this link (SOLD OUT)


• NL : 18.00 – booking via this link. 

BEHIND THE SCENE For one evening, the museum’s reserve will be exceptionally open and accessible to visitors. Together with a member of the museum’ staff you will discover the collection’s hidden treasures.

Booking mandatory –> This activity in FR is currently sold out. Any cancellations will release places immediately and you can register via the reservation link.

• EN : 21.00 – booking via this link. 


• FR : 18.30 – booking via this link (SOLD OUT)


• NL : 19.30 – booking via this link. 

WORKSHOP Have you always wanted to draw like Folon? Whether you are an amateur, a professional or a curious beginner, this is your moment! Come and draw together over a drink, in the company of MC Leti Confetti (Grafik) and DJ Gelukwens (AB, Humo), in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for drawing. All materials are provided on site.

Booking required via this link. 

WORKSHOP The museum is collaborating with the FALC.be, service of the non-profit organisation Inclusion, to make its exhibitions and their content more accessible to a wider audience. Come, meet them and discover our accessibility project for people with intellectual disabilities. The “easy-to-read” language will no longer hold any secrets for you.

WORKSHOP From Happy Robot to Anti-Boring Machine 2.0. Discover the result of the collaboration between about 500 young people from three levels of education (primary, secondary and higher education), which created nine original and innovative dream machines. Looking is allowed, touching is allowed too!