Costume and Lace Museum

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  • Address
    Rue de la Violette 12, Ilôt Sacré
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  • Phone
    02 213 44 50
  • Transport
    underground rail: Gare Centrale

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Lonely Planet review

A stone's throw from the Grand Place, the Costume and Lace Museum is Belgium's second-best lace exhibition (top honours goes to the Nationaal Vlas, Kant en Linnenmuseum in Kortrijk). Notice the sombre black attire once worn by women en promenade (out walking in public) and the more colourful lace gowns for women en visite (visiting someone's home). Note also the antique underwear, including an old bustehouder (bra). Pick up the English-language booklet before setting off.