Visit the European Parliament, Brussels : come and be part of it.
Date: 2018-08-10
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: European Parliament, dissemination of information, public awareness campaign

VISIT THE 
EUROPEAN 
PARLIAMENT

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STATION EUROPE

European Parliament 
information point

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PARLAMENTARIUM

The visitors’ centre 
of the European Parliament

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HEMICYCLE VISITS

The heart  
of the European Parliament

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HOUSE OF EUROPEAN 
HISTORY

A place for European memory

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ESPLANADE 
SOLIDARNOŚĆ 1980

The agora 
of the European Parliament

Welcome to the

EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT

Welcome to the European Parliament, the heart of democracy in the European Union, which 
represents 500 million people. The European Parliament’s oﬃ  cial seat is in Strasbourg, France, 
but much of its work takes place in Brussels. 

There’s  plenty  to  see,  and  visiting  the  Hemicycle  or  the  Parlamentarium  visitors’  centre  will 
explain how the European Parliament works and what it does for European Union citizens. 

Europe’s broader past is vital for understanding the European Union of today and from 2017
the House of European History will oﬀ er a unique insight into Europe’s shared history. 

All activities are free of charge and most are available in each of the European Union’s 24 oﬃ  cial 
languages. Details of all activities can be found on the European Parliament visitors’ website, 
available in all 24 European Union languages.

Organise your visit at

STATION EUROPE

Station Europe is the perfect place to start your visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. 
Located in the original building of the Brussels-Luxembourg train station, Station Europe will 
guide you through all there is to explore on the campus. 

See  the  European  Parliament  come  alive  with  an  augmented-reality  model  of  the  campus.
Or delve into its history at touchscreen tables and see which inspiring ﬁ gures came before you.

Groups are encouraged to use the group welcome point that allows for drop-oﬀ  and pick-up by 
bus. More information by email.

More information →  visit@ep.europa.eu

09:00 - 18:00
 Mon. - Fri. 
10:00 - 18:00
Sat. - Sun. 
Closed  on  1  January,  1  May,  1  November  and  24,  25,  31  December.

Experience the

PARLAMENTARIUM

Experience the European Parliament as never before at the groundbreaking Parlamentarium.
Within 5 years of opening, more than 1.5 million people have already been welcomed.

Adults  and  children  alike  can  discover  European  democracy  through  an  array  of  dynamic 
multimedia displays, aided by a personal media guide.

See how the Members of the European Parliament represent you in a stunning 360° cinema. 
Journey through Europe on a giant interactive map and see the impact of the European Union 
in each Member State. Or listen to people from around Europe share their stories of how the 
European Union aﬀ ects them.

Groups can become Members of the European Parliament in the Role Play game. Players face 
hard decisions as they negotiate laws that will impact millions across Europe. Advance booking 
by email only.

Role play reservations → rpg@ep.europa.eu

90 minutes

13:00 - 18:00
 Mon.  
9:00 - 18:00
Tue. - Fri. 
Sat. - Sun. 
10:00 - 18:00
Last  entry  is  30  minutes  before  closing  time.  Closed  on  1  January, 
1 May, 1 November and 24, 25, 31 December.

Discover the

HEMICYCLE

Visiting the Hemicycle is a great way to get to grips with the workings of the European Parliament. 
Soak  up  the  parliamentary  atmosphere,  experience  how  Members  of  the  European  Parliament 
work and, if visiting during a plenary sitting, watch European law being debated.

Individuals  visit  at  their  own  pace  with  a  multilingual  media  guide.  Engaging  speakers  can  also 
provide explanations in greater depth at weekly brieﬁ ngs (Mon. 10:00 and 15:00 in English or French; 
other languages oﬀ ered if available; additional brieﬁ ngs in summer). No advance booking required.

Groups are welcomed to the European Parliament by our staﬀ , in all European Union languages. 
A tailored programme includes a visit to the hemicycle as well as an interactive and wide-ranging 
brieﬁ ng. Please book online 3 months in advance; topics of interest may be catered for if indicated 
when booking.

Individual visit → 30 minutes

Group visit → 90 minutes

Information and group reservations → www.europarl.europa.eu/visiting

Individual visits with media guide 

Mon. - Thu. 
Fri. 
Sat. - Sun. 
Additional visits are oﬀ ered in July and August.

09:00, 10:00, 11:00 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
09:00, 10:00, 11:00
Closed

The House of

EUROPEAN
HISTORY

What springs to mind when you think of European history? An event? A person? A place? Or 
something else altogether?

The House of European History shows visitors the history of Europe from diﬀ erent perspectives. 
The museum is accessible to everyone, from those with a passing interest to history buﬀ s. 

Exhibitions, events and a permanent collection create a reservoir of shared European memory. 
As a learning space for exploration, engagement and enjoyment, the House of European History 
is a rich resource for encountering the continent’s past, present and future.

 Mon.  
13:00 - 18:00
9:00 - 18:00
Tue. - Fri. 
10:00 - 18:00
Sat. - Sun. 
Last  entry  is  30  minutes  before  closing  time.  Closed  on  1  January, 
1 May, 1 November and 24, 25, 31 December.

Information and group reservations →  historia@ep.europa.eu

90 minutes

PRACTICAL

INFORMATION

ID required

Free of 
charge

Parliament 
speaker

Audio 
guide

Cafeteria

Wheelchair 
accessible

Lift

24 languages 
of the EU

Information
desk

Rest area

Approx. visit 
length

Toilets

Gift shop

Email

Opening hours

Free WIFI

Website

Visual and hearing 
impaired services

European Parliament
Place du Luxembourg/Luxemburgplein 100
1050 Bruxelles/Brussel
BELGIUM

 visit@europarl.europa.eu
 europarl.europa.eu/visiting

 facebook.com/europeanparliament
 @visitEPbrussels

© European Union 2017

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