27 & 28 SEPTEMBER 2024 - INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCES - PLANETARIUM -
Celebrate WiseNight
Join us in Brussels for a free two-day science festival in which you get to marvel at the wonders of land, water and space research and discover what being a scientist is all about!
Experiment
Take part in our workshops and awaken your inner scientist.
Explore
Explore the Natural History Institute and the Planetarium in Brussels, where scientists have been uncovering the secrets of our universe for nearly 200 years.
Meet
Meet scientists at the frontiers of land, water and space research and discover the many facets of being a scientist.
Activities
Programme
Celebrate science, sustainability and gender diversity: Women researchers on earth, in the oceans, in space … and in Brussels
Planetarium
Fri. 27/09
The Planetarium of Brussels is a museum on Astronomy. Countless movies about space are shown every year, projected on the Planetarium’s large dome. The Planetarium is located near the Heysel and can easily be reached by public transport and by car.
Institute of Natural Sciences
Sat. 28/09
The Institute of Natural Sciences is a dynamic museum for young and old, known worldwide for its Dinosaur Gallery, which is the largest in Europe. Parking possibilities are limited in the area of the Museum and the car park is only accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. We strongly recommend to use public transport (Belgian Rail, STIB/MIVB, TEC and De Lijn).
About WiseNight
WiseNight is a fun and inclusive event that aims to bring science and scientists in contact with the public in an interactive way. We aim to show that science is about passion, teamwork and for anyone with an unsatiable curiosity to discover and change the world.
Register now
Register for WiseNight and gain free access on Friday 27 September to the Planetarium and Saturday 28 September to the Institute.
