Pavilion of Human Passions
Exceptional Opening - Summer 2025
During the summer months, from July 1st to August 31st, the Pavilion of Human Passions will be freely accessible every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
An initiative by the non-profit organisation 50/200, made possible thanks to the support of the players of the National Lottery.
Guided tours for indivuals
The guided tours for indivuals held on the last Sunday of each month, will continue as usual.
An iconic Place in the Cinquantenaire Park
In the Cinquantenaire Park stands a small building with the allure of a Greek temple. For the young Victor Horta, it was his first public commission. Inside, it houses the monumental relief The Human Passions by Jef Lambeaux.
This striking artwork - 11 metres long and 6 metres high - carved in smooth Carrara marble, vividly portrays the pleasures and sufferings of humanity.
Since 1898, Victor Horta’s neoclassical, temple-like pavilion and Jef Lambeaux’s monumental white marble relief have been inseparably linked in the Parc du Cinquantenaire. The strained collaboration between the two artists, the sensuously writhing nudes, and the building’s frequent closure due to its delicate condition have all contributed to the story, the scandal, and the enduring mystery surrounding the pavilion.
Since 2015, both the building and the relief have been carefully cleaned and restored.
How to Visit?
You can visit the Pavilion of Human Passions:
- Self-guided visit: Daily from July 1st to August 31st, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- With a guide during a group tour (see practical info below)
- During a guided tour for individuals, held on the last Sunday of each month (see calendar)
Practical information for guided group tours
- Price: €117,50 + €2,50 per participant (max. 15 participants per group)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Reservation: At least 3 weeks in advance via this webform
- Starting point: reception desk of the Art & History Museum