ATOMIUM-VadeMecum 2016 [english]

VA DE M EC U M 2 0 16 • P R O GR A M MIN G & P R A C T IC A L

THE MAGIC OF ARCHITECTURE

THE JOY OF C U LT U R E ATOMIUM - VADE MECUM - 2016

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A very strong brand image

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An unavoidable monument

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A place for exhibitions

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A place of discovery

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A place for events

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Art & Design Atomium Museum

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Practical information

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The Tour

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Services for partners

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Contacts

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A VERY STRONG BRAND IMAGE

The image of the Atomium is used around the world and serves a number of purposes: • a landmark (identifying Brussels or Belgium) • a symbol of the fifties • an architectural feat • an artistic subject • a guarantee of a certain level of celebrity

The Atomium on the Internet: 873.000 references, 221.000 sites pointing to the website, 110.000 INSTAGRAM’s, 135.000 images shared on Flickr, over 35.000 fans on Facebook, 102.000 images tagged on Facebook, 15.000 fans on Pinterest and an average of 2.300 unique visitors to the website every day.

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AN UNAVOIDABLE MONUMENT

Unavoidable icon of Brussels and Belgium, important place for international tourism, unique creation in the history of architecture and emblematic vestige of the World Fair in Brussels (Expo 58), the Atomium is the most popular tourist attraction of Europe’s Capital.

It symbolizes an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times, referring to the power of nuclear energy in full development at that time and which was intended for peaceful use.

The Atomium continues to embody its ideas about the future and universality, half a century later. In its cultural program it carries on the debate of 1958: what kind of future do we want for tomorrow? Our happiness depends on what?

A unique specimen in the history of arts A seminal totem in the Brussels skyline; neither tower, nor pyramid, a little bit cubic, a little bit spherical, half-way between sculpture and architecture, a relic of the past with a determinedly futuristic look, museum and exhibition centre; the Atomium is, at once, an object, a place, a space, an Utopia and the only symbol of its kind in the world, which eludes any kind of classification.

At the same time symbol of Brussels, Belgium and a whole era The Atomium was not intended to survive beyond the 1958 World Fair but its popularity and success soon made it a key landmark, first of Brussels then internationally. Over and above the symbolic value linked to its history, the Atomium has become one of the icons of the city of Brussels: capital of Europe, with which it has a special relationship.

Since its inspired restoration (2006), the landmark that many people call the most Belgian monument, is also a museum with its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.

The most beautiful view over Brussels By turns described in tourist guides as fabulous, striking, exceptional and magnificent: if you were to believe the experts, the panorama alone is worth a trip to the Atomium. Unlike some of the other viewpoints tucked away in the city centre, thanks to its location on a naturally elevated plateau on the outskirts of town, the Atomium offers the only true 360° panoramic view of the 19 municipalities of Brussels.

An exquisite restaurant Managed by an independent cook: every day, the restaurant Belgium Taste offers a wide range of treats, from snacks to the typical Belgian gastronomic menu.

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A PLACE FOR EXHIBITIONS Agenda 2016 Futuristic & Universal, the Atomium has never stopped remembering the magic of Expo 58 which was the reason for its construction. Themes such as Science, Progress and the Future, still just as relevant today as they were then, are covered by a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

The Atomium. From symbol to icon. www.atomium.be / expo58 The exhibition Atomium. From symbol to icon is spread over 2 floors (levels 1 & 2) and the panorama (level 7).

It tells the history of this pavillion of more than 50 years old and how it became, with time, the symbol of the city of Brussels and of Belgium.

Permanent exhibition on three floors base sphere + the panorama [levels 1, 2 & 7]

Using archived documents, photographs, souvenirs and videos from the era as well as countless models, this exhibition will take visitors on a journey back in time to this unforgettable, breathtaking event (base sphere / levels 1 & 2).

For some, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover this enchanting experience; for others, who know nothing about Expo 58 and its passion for progress, this is a chance to learn about this magical time which still infuses the Atomium with its energ In the panorama (level 7) the visitor gets extensive information about the location of Brussels’ buildings and districts. Certain European and world cities are situated as well so the visitor can orientate himself. Finally he can compare images of Expo 58 with what he can see from the panorama today.

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THE TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS www.atomium.be / expo Organised with the support of international institutions, these exhibitions are aimed at the general public, with a special focus on schools who can get the most out of trips with the help of a guide and for some exhibitions a teaching pack.

Sphere of temporary exhibitions / on three floors [levels 3, 4 & 5]

The 2016 programme is again under one of the beacon themes of Expo ‘58 which formed the origin of the Atmium:namely the dream and utopia.

Initially [winter – spring], the exhibition Modernika. Belgian dream of an American city returns to the American way of life and its skyscrapers, which significantly influenced the architecture of the future capital of Europe at Expo ‘58 and during the 1970s, future capital of Europe.

During the summer and until the early autumn, part of the interior structure of the Atomium will host a digital installation [sound & light]. Entitled ID#2016,for Innovative Display, this original creation designed in the context of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the renovation of the building, will immerse visitors into a dream world, involving all their senses.

The year will end with Sabena. Glamorous travel: en exhibition dedicated the the glory days of the Belgian national airline in an age when flying was a dream and was the summit of glamour.

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A PLACE OF DISCOVERY www.atomium.be / kidsphere Unavoidable icon of Brussels and Belgium, important place for international tourism, unique creation in the history of architecture and emblematic vestige of the World Fair in Brussels (Expo 58): the Atomium presents temporary exhibitions all year long.

So many different options for an enriching and informative school trip, from primary school kids through to young adults.

KIDS’ SPHERE The creation and development of the Kids’ sphere was the result of the Atomium’s desire to create an educational project based on the building’s characteristics and features as well as its history and its symbolic value.

The resulting project invites children to spend a night at the Atomium; to marvel at the panoramic view of Brussels from its spheres; and to make the most of their visit to discover other symbolic parts of Brussels…

As far as the practicalities are concerned, the group of children and their accompanying adults arrive at the Atomium at 6 pm and spend the night there. A film is put on, and all meals and facilities are laid on in the Sphere. The children sleep in small groups (3-4 maximum) in the minispheres, also referred to, rather poetically, as raindrops, which have been specially designed by the Spanish artist Alicia Framis.

The next morning, after breakfast in the panoramic restaurant, there is a guided tour in the Atomium. The experience ends at 10 am.

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Practical info This activity is only intended for primary school children, aged between 6 and 12.

• capacity: between 10 (minimum) and 24 children (maximum), plus 2 accompanying adults (maximum).

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (outside official Belgian holidays).

Arrival at 6 pm, departure the next morning at 10 am.

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30 € per person (child and adult)

Included in the price: > furniture (table and chairs, 1 plasma screen TV + DVD player) > the use of bathroom facilities (1 shower, 3 toilets, sinks) > the night care-takers > the evening meal in the Kids’ sphere as well as breakfast in the panoramic restaurant > a guided visit after breakfast > a fun film to watch in the evening (you can bring your own DVDs)

Not included in the price: > insurance > bedding, (please bring a sleeping bag and relatively warm pyjamas), toiletries (towel, soap etc.) > lunch, drinks other than water provided with the evening meal and hot chocolate and coffee/tea provided with breakfast (we do not sell drinks in the evening and do not serve alcohol to adults) > access to other museums or venues outside the Atomium > items and souvenirs on sale in the Atomium shop > any specialist guides during the visit

N.B.: access to the Kids’ sphere is inevitably via stairs. We therefore recommend that parents make sure their children’s luggage is as light as possible, and preferably contained in rucksacks.

Booking procedure All bookings are subject to an agreement between Atomium asbl and the institution, signed before the event.

A deposit of €300 must be paid into Atomium absl’s bank account when the booking is confirmed. The booking comes into effect when this deposit is received. The balance must be paid at least 48 hours before the date of the event. The booking must be confirmed in writing.

N.B.: if the booking is cancelled less than 60 days before the date of your stay, the deposit will not be refunded. Notification of cancellation must be confirmed in writing.

Contact Alicia Tirmarche

• alicia.tirmarche@atomium.be •

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www.atomium.be/kidsphere

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A PLACE FOR EVENTS www.atomium.be / mice Dare to experience the Atomium Unmistakable Symbol of Brussels and of Belgium • an international brand image • a unique piece in the history of architecture • most fascinating building of Europe’s Capital A unique atmosphere Stainless steel domes (18 m in diameter) supported by a remarkable metal frame • the most breathtaking panoramic view over Brussels • contemporary and modern lighting, especially designed for the Atomium by the famous lighting designer Ingo Maurer • access to the Atomium’s exhibitions Flexible spaces Meetings • seminars • conferences • product launches • team building events scientific - professional events • cocktail parties • gala evenings 6 hire options

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a lateral sphere - 200 people two areas in the central sphere - 100 & 50 people • the kids’ sphere (viewpoint) - 80 people • the upper sphere (panorama) - 80 people • the whole of the Atomium (5 spheres including the panorama) - 800 people •

Facilities

(on request)

Furniture (cloakroom, back office, table) • catering • Internet • video projection • sound • lighting • stewardess • convenient parking • easily accessible location (motorway and metro) • excellent value for money.

Practical information Areas for hire

Surface

(m2)

Height Concert

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Seminar

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Cocktail Banquet € (excl.VAT)

(people)

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1 Lateral

Sphere (Prigogine) 200 8 180 150 200 160 2 Central Sphere (Waterkeyn 1) 100 5 na 20 80 na 3 Central Sphere (Waterkeyn 2) 50 5 30 20 50 30 4 Upper Sphere (panorama) 120 2,4 na na 80 40 5 Kids’ Sphere (punto de vista) 200 8 25 na 80 40 6 All of the Atomium 1440 na na na 800 350

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D: €2.100 E: €2.600 D: €1.150 D: €800 E: € 1.000 E: €1.300 E: €1.750 * E: €12.000

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Contact Sandra Libens

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sandra.libens@atomium.be

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ADAM • Art & Design Atomium Museum Brussels • Opening on 11 December 2015 ADAM will be presented as: •

a museum and art centre [5,000 m2] • dedicated to art and design of the XXth century and today • situated at a stone’s throw from the Atomium [Trade Mart / Plateau du Heysel] ADAM offers its visitors:

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a permanent exhibition [Plasticarium collection] > exhibition area 1.500 m2 > more than 2,000 plastic pieces [1960 - 2000] > from the everyday items to works of art, through design objects > resolutely minimalist museography that showcases the object and provides information so that everyone - novice or connoisseur - would find an interest.

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temporary exhibitions > exhibition area: 1.000 m2 > themes: retrospectives on art & design of the XXth century and today > in partnership with Art Brussels, Europalia, Brussels Design September, Bozar, Centre d’Innovation et de Design at Grand-Hornu [CID], Gent Design Museum and Vitra Design Museum.

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guided tours > for adults, associations and companies > available all year round, on request > conducted by multilingual tour guides [historians and art historians] > in partnership with Arkadia, specialised assistance service in the field of visual and contemporary art in Brussels

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private spaces to lease for events [Auditorium] > available surface area: from 130m² to 800m² depending on the formula > from 220 to 500 people depending on the formula

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a small space for snacks [shop & café]

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a shop [shop & café]

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PRICES ADAM [PERMANENT EXHIBITION + TEMPORARY EXHIBITION] Category

Individual

Group (>20)

child [0-5]

0

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child [6 -11]

8 6 8 6

youth [12 - 17 / student / teacher [with card] adult [18 - 59]

10 8

senior [≥ 60]

8 6

ADAM [TEMPORARY EXHIBITION ONLY] Category

Individual

Group (>20)

child [0-5]

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child (6 -11)

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12 - 17 / student / teacher [with card]

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adult [18 - 59]

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senior [≥ 60]

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Tickets are also available for sale online:www.adamuseum.be/tickets * In order to welcome you in the best possible circumstances: groups [≥20+ people] are asked to inform us of their attendance at least two weeks in advance [charlotte.sagaert@adamuseum.be / www.adamuseum.be/group] combined ticket ADAM + ATOMIUM > cf. page 13

Practical Information Palais Heysel

ADAM [Art & Design Atomium Museum] Place de Belgique B - 1020 BRUSSELS • +32 [0]2 475 47 78 [Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm] • info@adamuseum.be • www.adamuseum.be •

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Opening times > Every day, except Tuesdays, from 10am to 6pm [ticket office closes at 5.30pm]

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Access [100m from the Atomium and Hall 5, the Heysel Exhibition Park] > Underground : line 6 – Heizel / Heysel station > Tourist buses : red bus stops [City Sightseeing Brussels], located 100m away [at the foot of the Atomium] > Villo [bike rental] : station 281, located 30m away [on the Boulevard du Centenaire] 11

PRACTICAL INFORMATION www.atomium.be / practical Address Square de l’Atomium / Atomiumsquare B-1020 Brussels The Atomium is located in the North-East of the city of Brusselsa 5 minute walk from the Heysel / Heizel metro station (line 6) and right opposite Mini-Europe. Free parking for Tourist bus (100m from the Atomium).

Access Tube > a 5 minute walk from the Heysel / Heizel metro station (line 6) • Touristical bus (Hop on Hop off) > stop in front of the Atomium. Discounts on presentation of an Open-Tours ticket

(www.citysightseeingbrussel.be) • Train (SNCB/NMBS) > the B-Excursion option is available from any station in Belgium,

and includes a combined Atomium + Mini-Europe package •

Opening times •

The Atomium is open every day, from 10 am until 6 pm (ticket office closes at 5.30 pm).

• 24 and 31 December: from 10am to 4pm (ticket office closes at 3.15pm).

• 25 December and 1 January: from 12pm to 6pm (ticket office closes at 5.30pm).

• Restricted access: due to annual maintenance for the lift, the upper sphere [panorama & restaurant] will not be open from 3 to 13 February 2015. The four other spheres [6 levels] will still be open and the entry fee will be adjusted during this period.

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Admission fees 2016 TICKET ATOMIUM: INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS Category

Individual

GROUPS (>20)

0 - 5 / coach drivers / disabled persons

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kids (6 - 11)

6 4,50 8 6,50

12 - 17 / students teachers

10 8

adults (18 - 59)

12 10

seniors (≥ 60)

9 7

COMBINED TICKET ATOMIUM + ADAM [PERMANENT EXHIBITION + TEMPORARY EXHIBITION] Category

kids (0-5)

Individual

GROUPS (>20)

0

0

kids (6 - 11)

12 8

12 - 17 / students

14 10

teachers

15 11

adults (18 - 59)

17 15

seniors (≥ 60)

14 10

COMBINED TICKET ATOMIUM + MINI-EUROPE

(open from 12.03.2016 to 03.01.2017)

Category

kids (< 6 & < 1,2 m)

Individual

GROUPS (>20)

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kids (6 - 11)

16,70 10,95

12 - 17 / students

22,60 12,75

adults (18 - 59)

25,50 20,60

seniors (≥ 60)

22,60 15,70

combined ticket Atomium + Mini-Europe + Oceade Category

Individual

kids (6 - 11)

25,00

12 - 17 / students

32,90

adults (18 - 59)

36,00

seniors (≥ 60)

33,00

GROUPS (>20)*

* Booking essential by contacting Mini-Europe [+32 (0)2 474 13 13

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Partnerships & advantages With a Brussels Card or coupons of Must of Brussels, visitors receive an advantageous entrance ticket.

On presentation of an Open Tours ticket (Hop on Hop off bus), a reduction will be granted at the Atomium cash desk. A combined ticket with Mini-Europe is also available with a B-excursion ticket (train, transport from the terminus, admission) from the Belgian railway (SNCB / NMBS).

Upon presentation of the ticket of one the Atomium or the Planetarium, you get a reduction on the entrance fee of the other two institutions. This action is only valid for individual tickets.

GUIDE BOOK To deepen their visit, we offer a comprehensive guide book accessible to all audiences. This is the essential complement proposed for free, to enjoy his visit to the Atomium.

• Available in 6 languages (EN • FR • NL • DE • ES • IT) • 24 pages per language • 92 color illustrations per language • Unpublished texts that complement the information from records and audio-guides • Specific plans for easy retrieval • Free download on our website guided tours •

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To make the most of your trip to the Atomium, we organize professionally qualified guided tours (last one starts at 4.30 pm), on reservation only.

Reservation at least 2 weeks prior to the visit The tour lasts about an hour and half, and will take you from the base sphere to the panoramic views, through all the different-areas open to the public. You’ll hear all about the history of the Atomium – from its construction to its renovation – Expo 58 (permanent exhibition) and the temporary exhibition.

Bookings for groups of up to 25 people. For larger groups, you can book more than one guide.

We do ask that there is at least 1 adult per group of 10 children / students. (www.atomium.be/form) Guide (FR • NL • EN • DE • ES • IT • русский): € 80 Contact: Yvonne Boodts • yvonne.boodts@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 78

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Audio guides and digital guides

(International Sign language)

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The audio guides are available via a mobile application: CloudGuide [www.cloudguide.me]. This application and its content can be downloaded free of charge from anywhere but can be downloaded at the ticket office at the Atomium through a WiFi network available to visitors. The individual’s phone is therefore the medium for the audio guide.

The audio-guides provide a very simple way of accompanying you on your journey around the Atomium and include lots of information about the venue, plus sound clips from the period. The content of the audio-guides covers the history of the Atomium, from its construction to its renovation, as well as Expo 58 (permanent exhibition).

Available languages: FR • NL • EN • ES • IT • DE • PL • PT • 日本語 • 中文 • • русский

snack bar & terrace • •

On the ground floor (open access), in the extension of the ticket office.

Open every day (10 am - 6 pm): snacks, sandwiches, cakes and wafers.

Restaurant • •

Bar Service: from Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm Lunch Service: from Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm - Sunday, 12pm to 5pm

Dinner Service: from Monday to Saturday, 7pm to 9.30pm • Closed Sundays nights • Contact: Belgian Taste: T. +32 (0)2 479 58 50 • F. +32 (0)2 240 15 19 www.belgiumtaste.com Booking required •

On the (mobile) Web • •

Full internet site, including photo library and press room.

Second most popular venue in Belgium on Places (Facebook) and FourSquare (more than 34.000 check-ins).

social web atomium.be/facebook - atomium.be/facebookexpo atomium.be/pin atomium.be/twitter atomium.be/youtube

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THE TOUR

panoramic RESTAURANT

technical spheres

360° PANORAMA

technical spheres

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

technical spheres

events’ sphere

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

CHILDREN’S SPHERE

VIEWPOINT

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

ENTRANCE SHOP - EXIT

The Rockgrowth by Arik Levy Ticket - Sandwiches & drinks

The panorama

(Tour / part 1)

Departure from the ground floor [level 0] with the elevator to the panorama [level 7].

The exhibitions

(Tour / part 2)

Departure on foot from the ground floor* to the upper levels.

• Permanent exhibition [levels 1 & 2] • Temporary exhibition [levels 3-4-5] • View point [level 6] * This part of the tour includes besides escalators, 80 steps to go up and 167 steps to get down divided over different levels.

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The Children’s sphere is only accessible for schools on reservation only or during prescheduled workshops.

The other spheres are technical areas, or exclusively reserved for hire and therefore not open to the general public.

The panoramic restaurant [level 8] is - strictly speaking - not part of the visit but it is freely accessible from level 7 if you want to eat or drink something.

Apart from the upper sphere, which is accessible by the lift, the rest of the Atomium is not easy for people with restricted mobility, and unfortunately it is not suitable for wheelchairs. This is because of the very design of the building, which was constructed at a time when this was simply not an issue.

Everything possible was done during the restoration work in 2005, and we do apologise that we can’t offer easier access to people with restricted mobility. Anyone who needs assistance (people in wheelchairs etc.) must be accompanied.

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SERVICES FOR PARTNERS

Photo library The image of the Atomium is protected and can only be used under certain conditions.

Exclusively available to journalists and anybody responsible for tourism and cultural promotion: high resolution photos from the photo library can be downloaded free of charge.

Go to the photo library (www.atomium.be/media) Click on the picture to enlarge • Click on download the original at the bottom of the picture and enter the username (press) and the password (thankyou) • •

Please not that the copyright must be mentioned with every photo. The image of the Atomium cannot be reproduced or broadcasted without the authorization of the asbl Atomium.

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Info about the photo library: Inge Van Eycken

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inge.vaneycken@atomium.be

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+32 (0)479 95 05 94

Editorial We have a range of standard texts about the Atomium, its history and cultural events for you to use.

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Press officer: Inge Van Eycken

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inge.vaneycken@atomium.be

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+32 (0)479 95 05 94

Press releases and press files Photos and press releases about what’s on at the Atomium can be downloaded from the virtual press room (www.atomium.be/press).

You can find photos, press releases and press files about the temporary exhibitions on their dedicated pages (www.atomium.be/expo).

For any other questions, please contact one of the following people: Contacts •

Content of the exhibitions: Arnaud Bozzini • arnaud.bozzini@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 476 53 20 31 • Press officer: Inge Van Eycken • inge.vaneycken@atomium.be • +32 (0)479 95 05 94 • Creative director & media production: Axel Addington • axel.addington@atomium.be Posters • advertisements • inserts For events taking place at the Atomium or for which the Atomium is the main partner, our team can take care of all your graphic design needs.

Contacts •

Direction: Julie Almau Gonzalez • julie.almau@atomium.be • +32 (0)474 88 52 58 • Creative Director & Copy: Axel Addington • axel.addington@atomium.be

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Tourism partnerships Are you a guide or a travel agent who wants to include the Atomium in a particular package? Our team can help you create the solution that’s best for you.

Contact •

Julie Almau Gonzalez

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julie.almau@atomium.be

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+32 (0) 474 885 258

Commercial partnerships Would you like to lend your company’s support to an exhibition that everybody’s talking about, or to an innovative new project? Become a partner of the Atomium. We would love to create a new partnership which works for you and us.

Contact •

Julie Almau Gonzalez

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julie.almau@atomium.be

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+32 (0) 474 885 258

Venue hire If you’re looking for a practical, unique events venue, ideal for dinners, events, business meetings, product launches, press conferences and cocktail parties, you’ve come to the right place! Have a look at our solutions online, or call our events manager.

ATOMIUM WELCOME PRICE This offer permits to hotel owners to buy entrance tickets at the price of 8 € a ticket in packages of 100 units (this means a reduction of 4 € compared to the regular price).

They can sell them to their customers at the price of 10 € a ticket, which also means an advantage to them (a reduction of 2 €).

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Sandra Libens

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sandra.libens@atomium.be

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www.atomium.be/mice

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CONTACTS

Atomium a.s.b.l.

Square de l’Atomium B-1020 BRUXELLES T. +32 (0)2 475 47 75 (365 / 365: 10am - 5pm) F. +32 (0)2 475 47 79 www.atomium.be atomium.be/facebook - atomium.be/facebookexpo atomium.be/pin atomium.be/twitter atomium.be/youtube Please contact one of the following, depending on the nature of your request or comment.

Strategy Communication • Inge Van Eycken - Communication & Press Officer inge.vaneycken@atomium.be • +32 (0)479 95 05 94 • Axel Addington - Strategy - Creative Director - copy - e-community manager axel.addington@atomium.be cultural development Arnaud Bozzini - Curator (permanent & temporary exhibitions) arnaud.bozzini@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 476 53 20 31 • Alicia Tirmarche - Kids’ Sphere (information & booking) alicia.tirmarche@atomium.be • +32 (0) 493 03 44 02 •

Services for partners • Yvonne Boodts - Reception & group bookings - guided tours yvonne.boodts@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 78 • Sandra Libens - Venue hire (MICE) sandra.libens@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 72 • Bénédicte Lejeune - Shop management benedicte.lejeune@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 71 • Charlotte Sagaert - Administrative assistant charlotte.Sagaert@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 64

Responsible publisher: Henri SIMONS, asbl ATOMIUM vzw, Square de l’Atomium / Atomiumsquare, B-1020 BRUSSELS - 150918

Management • Henri Simons - Director henri.simons@atomium.be • Julie Almau Gonzalez - Deputy-Director - Commercial & tourism partnerships julie.almau@atomium.be • +32 (0) 474 885 258 • Johan Vandenperre - Deputy-Director - Technical management johan.vandenperre@atomium.be • +32 (0)476 32 37 03 • Lina d’Ostilio - Executive assistant lina.dostilio@atomium.be • +32 (0)2 475 47 73

95m panoramic restaurant 92m panorama 36m viewpoint

Total height

620.000

visitors / year

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102 m

2.000.000

visitors around the site

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