An impressive historic building in Brussels, linked with automotive history, is home to Autoworld, the Belgian National Automobile Museum. Situated in the ‘Parc du Cinquantenaire’, the neo-classical building commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Kingdom of Belgium in 1880. From 1902 to 1936, it hosted motor­car and motorbike exhibitions. Since 1986, it has treasured the major part of Ghislain Mahy’s renown.

Over 300 vehicles, ranging from cars and trucks to motorcycles, are on permanent display. From the earliest models of the dis­tant past to contemporary cars that prefigure the automobile of tomorrow, visitors are guided through the motorcar’s history dating as far back as 1896.

Various cars representing the most exciting years of the auto­mobile history since 1960 can be approached and admired from close by, thanks to a brilliantly designed scenography. Special sections focus on sports and competition, cars owned by the Belgian Royal Family, micro and bubble cars, and car design. The Belgium at Autoworld section is dedicated to the roots and history of the Belgian car industry.

Autoworld is a museum on the move, with temporary exhibi­tions taking on various automotive themes organised through­out the year.