Brussels Sewers Museum reopens its doors to the public

The Sewers Museum in Brussels will reopen its doors to the general public on 19 November, after a lack of resources forced the museum to close last year, only opening for pre-arranged groups since October, 2014. The museum highlights the nearly 400 km-long sewer network located under the city, writes brusselnieuws.be.

The Sewers Museum, located at Porte d'Anderlecht, was renewed in 2007, but closed to the public last year due to a lack of resources and personnel. It originally opened in 1988 due to increasing demand, especially from city council members and nursing schools.

"It is important for locals to learn about the importance of the drainage system in a metropolis," culture minister Karine Lalieux told brusselnieuws.be. "The history of these underground drains and tunnels is a part of Brussels' history."

The museum should no longer encounter any of its past problems, according to Lalieux: "Responsibility for the museum now falls under Brussels' culture department, so we can provide additional resources and personnel. We've already recruited two new guards and two technicians," she said.