Brussels opens first contemporary and modern art museum
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A 90-year-old modernist building in Brussels, which once housed the Citroën garage and car showroom, is being renovated to become the Belgian capital's first museum of contemporary and modern art.
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- A former Citroën garage in Brussels is being renovated into the city's first museum of contemporary and modern art.
- The museum will open in November 2026 and will feature works from France's Pompidou Centre through a five-year contract. 18s
- The museum aims to serve as a cultural hub, hosting music, dance, and theatre performances. 1m 7s
- Community engagement projects will promote social cohesion in nearby diverse and disadvantaged neighbourhoods. 1m 13s
- Half of the 40,000 square metre facility will include public amenities such as restaurants, a playground, and a library. 1m 48s