Atomium With Kids #MurphysDoBrussels
We had taken the metro (subway) and because it was foggy we had to keep asking for directions but we got there about fifteen minutes later. The entrance to the actual structure is in a separate building from the ticket office and so you have to line up twice. Admission is free for children under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult. No strollers are allowed in the Atomium, you have to park them at the ticket office (no cost- but it will cost you to go to the washroom there!). Baby wearing is definitely the way to go.
Disclosure : Our visit was hosted by Visit Belgium, but as always, opinions are totally mine!
You start your journey by heading up to the upper sphere where on a non foggy day you get a stunning 360° panoramic view of the 19 municipalities of Brussels. There were pictures of what the view looked like back in 1958, so you get to see how much Brussels has changed over the years. Also here’s a tip…use the washroom up here if you need! It’s free. Did I mention there’s a bar and restaurant on this level too? We were on a tight schedule (to drink more beer!) so I didn’t have a chance to enjoy a pint here.
Once you’re done exploring the 8th level you then come back down the elevator and make your way through the other 4 spheres. During our visit there was a special exhibition titled ” Orange Dreams : Plastic is Fantastic” and the bright orange colours mesmerized Baby Boy and Little Monkey. Not as much as the psychedelic escalators, but I was surprised by how engaged the two of them were in the spheres. Little Monkey was really into looking at the various items on display throughout the spheres and there was plenty of space when she wanted to goof around (check out the video!). There is a kids sphere but it was closed during our visit. I believe that’s mainly for school groups who might want to sleep over at the Atomium.
We have lots more to share about our visit to Belgium but in the mean time, check out Visit Belgium’s Family section if you’re looking for more ideas, or shoot me an email!

January 15, 2015 @ 8:59 pm
Looks like a lovely place to visit.