Secondary school
Discover the Halle Gate
Guided tour for 1st to 6th grade
Burghers and patricians, guilds and crafts, clergy, the feudal system, broadcloth-making - and… knights! Why not close your books and see it for yourself? Explore the growth of the city by learning about its surroundings and the people who live(d) and work(ed) there. Marvel at a curious collection of objects, from stuffed horses and arquebuses to the dazzling “guild chains” that decorate the museum.
Halle Gate time machine
Workshop for 1st and 2nd grade
It’s like this: you take your students on a class trip. As you cross the city of Brussels, you pass parks, historic houses, and striking modern buildings. You cross a wide avenue (watch out for cars!) and then look up… and see a castle. Or is it? Standing alone, seemingly lost beside a busy motorway, is the Halle Gate. And it has been there for over 600 years! Discover the story of this medieval city gate and, by extension, of (your) Brussels. Build, observe, and discuss - this visit is sure to inspire!
Practical information
- Price: €90 (15 students + 1 supervisor)
- Duration: 90 min (guided visit, max. 4 groups) / 120 min (workshop, max. 2 groups)
- Booking: At least 3 weeks in advance via this webform
From the Halle Gate to the ‘Maison du Roi’
Guided tour and city walk in collaboration with the Brussels City Museum
Discover the traces of medieval Brussels: the rue Haute, the valley of the Senne, an old timber-and-loam house, the Church of Our Lady of the Chapel, the remains of the first ramparts, the Grand Place, and the Town Hall. Each site adds a piece to the puzzle, helping you explore and understand the many facets of the medieval city.
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