The pioneering exhibitions and hands-on museums in Belgium's capital are in a class of their own. Introduce your students to an influential city where science is part of the landscape, and technology, innovation and creativity go hand-in-hand.

Science and technology are ingrained in the culture of this city, with prominent research institutes fuelling scientific developments within Belgium. The Scientastic Museum is home to 80 interactive exhibitions based on physics, the senses and optical illusions; highlights include a giant kaleidoscope and Esher-type photo box. Equally exciting is the Natural Science Museum, which hosts one of the largest dinosaur galleries in Europe. A key feature of Brussels' scientific landscape is the Atomium; this iconic building represents a magnified iron-crystal molecule and hosts a continuous program of scientific exhibitions, in five of its nine steel spheres.

Get hands-on in the Scientastic Museum, where you can fly like a bird, sit down like a fakir, and see your voice on the oscilloscopic screen. Travel back in time to investigate evolution, or handle meteorites and moon rock at the Natural Science Museum. Step inside the Atomium structure and contemplate the technology required to create such an unusual piece of architecture, and then explore its spherical rooms to discover the latest scientific exhibitions.

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3 Days to Brussels by Coach

Day 1:
Depart from school to meet your channel crossing, arrive in Brussels early afternoon. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Brussels.

Day 2:
Spend the morning at the Scientastic Museum. Visit Mini Europe at the Atomium and enjoy the panoramic views of Brussels.

Day 3:
Take a tour of the Audi Factory before departing for your return channel crossing.