Banksy Museum Opens in Brussels Amid Ongoing Mystery of Artist's Identity

A new museum dedicated to the anonymous street‑artist Banksy opened in the heart of Brussels, occupying a former textile building near De Brouckère and Sainte‑Catherine. The exhibition features more than 120 life‑size recreations of his most famous murals, presented in immersive settings that replicate the original streetscapes where the works first appeared. No original Banksy pieces are on display; instead, the museum recreates works that have been painted over, removed or lost, allowing visitors to experience the scale and context of the art.

Banksy, a British graffiti artist who emerged from Bristol in the early 1990s, remains officially unidentified. Investigations by Queen Mary University of London and Reuters in 2026 point to Robin Gunningham as a likely candidate, though the artist’s authentication body, Pest Control, has not confirmed this. The mystery surrounding his identity fuels the cultural relevance of the museum, which explores themes of war, consumerism, inequality, environmental issues and political protest that define his work.

The museum offers a unique way for art enthusiasts and travelers to engage with street art history, while the ongoing debate over Banksy’s true name continues to attract global interest.