Temporary exhibitions punctuate the seasons and give us a desire for change and variety. But the large permanent collections of our capital's museums are bursting with secrets, surprising objects and masterpieces to be rediscovered. We think we know them like the back of our hand, but in addition to the many surprises they have in store for us, they tell us a lot about the cultural history of Brussels. Here's an overview of some of the capital's most beautiful permanent collections.