Visit the Parlamentarium
The Parlamentarium in Brussels is Europe’s largest parliamentary visitors centre. It hosts a cinema where you can get a 360° view of Europe and the European Parliament. Discover how the Parliament works, how laws are made and why European politics matter. An interactive floor map takes visitors on a virtual tour around the EU, featuring more than 100 stories highlighting the diversity of the bloc.
Parlamentarium is open seven days a week and entrance is free of charge. It is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Book a visit to the Parlamentarium.
Make a tour at the House of European history
Want more? In The House of European History a permanent exhibition guides visitors through European history, from Europe’s origins and evolution, to the descent into war and search for a better life. Workshops and learning resources allow students to engage with European history, and hands-on activities and events allow families to explore European history together.
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Discover the plenary chamber in Brussels
In addition to plenary sessions in Strasbourg, Parliament also sometimes holds plenary sessions in Brussels. Visit the European Parliament’s building in Brussels and learn more about how the Parliament works.
Visits are free of charge and are available in any of the European Union’s 24 official languages. It is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. Book a visit for the plenary chamber.
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Discover some of Brussels best-kept secrets
The best way to explore the European Quarter is on foot and European Parliament walking tours allow people to discover the European institutions, the quarter’s green spaces, its art, history and architectural gems. With the help of an experienced tour guide, visitors can discover some of Brussels’ best-kept secrets and get answers to all their questions.
The 90-minute long guided tours take place every weekend during spring and summer. The tours are available in English, French, Dutch and German.
Book free walking tours of the European quarter.
The European Parliament in Strasbourg
It’s also possible to visit the European Parliament’s building in Strasbourg again. Visits take you inside the stunning Louise Weiss building to the public gallery of the plenary chamber where the most important debates and historic votes take place and to the interactive Simone Veil Parlamentarium.
Visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Elsewhere in Europe
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