Technopolis

I cannot believe that it took us so many years to go and visit Technopolis in Mechelen.

It is a good-sized museum / science playground with age-appropriate parts for children of all sizes: from toddlers to young teens. It is also fun for the adults! Our preschoolers thoroughly enjoyed the different places and activities on offer.

We decided for a year pass, as it seems like a better destination on a rainy day than the indoor playgrounds. In the morning hours it tends to be more quiet, while by the afternoon on a weekend, the crowd can get pretty overwhelming.

Adventure with the Dinosaurs - Natural Science Museum, Brussels

If you are new in town, chances are, you have not heard of it. But the Natural Science Museum in Brussels, close to the European Parliament boasts one of the best dinosaur collections in the world.

It is truly amazing and has neat hands on parts making it very suitable for a young crowd. The museum has other collections too: rocks, bugs, butterflies, temporary exhibits. The prices are budget friendly, and it is easy to get lost for a good part of the day.