These are the best museums in Bruges:
Belfry of Bruges
BrugesThe Bruges ‘stadshallen’ and Belfry are protected monuments and recognized as world heritage. On the top floor, visitors can enjoy a view over Bruges and its surroundings. In addition, the clock mechanism of the carillon with 47 bells can be viewed. The treasury can also be visited where in the past
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Bruges
Groeningemuseum
BrugesThe Groeninge Museum is housed in a modernist museum building from the 1930s. The museum mainly exhibits works by Belgian painters from the 14th to the 20th century, from before the Flemish Primitives to modern art. The collection includes work by Bram Bogart, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean Brusselmans, Pet- Advertisement
Stadhuis van Brugge
BrugesThe Town Hall of Bruges is one of the oldest town halls in the Low Countries that was completed in 1421. It served as a model for many other town halls. The Gothic room was created in its present form between 1895 and 1905 after a fire in 1887. Construction components also serve as decoration: medal
Liberty of Bruges
BrugesThe Liberty of Bruges is a 'country house' from 1726 to 1795 where the seat of the government of the ‘Brugse Vrije’ was. It was built on the place where the second residence of the Count was situated. Since the late 18th century to 1984, the court was housed
Church of Our Lady Bruges
BrugesThe Church of Our Lady is a Gothic church from the 13th to 15th century. The collection of treasures includes twelve apostle sculptures that support the pillars, paintings by Jacques-Louis David, Bernard van Orley, Adriaan Isenbrandt, Pieter Pourbus and Gaspar de Crayer and the rococo pulpit with sy- Advertisement
Folklore Museum Bruges
BrugesThe Folklore Museum in Bruges displays a collection of old objects in various decors. The restored 17th-century single-room dwellings include a classroom, a pharmacy, a millinery, a grocer and a confectionery. The museum also displays a large collection of pipes, old costumes and examples of popular
Schatkamer van de Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
Bruges
Sint-Janshospitaal Brugge
BrugesThe Sint-Janshospitaal is one of the oldest hospitals in Western Europe. The museum tells the story of life in this house, about faith, healthcare, and art from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Most of the furniture is well preserved. Among others, the museum displays 15th-century works by Hans
Bruges Beer Experience
Bruges
Historium Brugge
BrugesTravel back in time in Bruges. Experience in various ways how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age. Follow the fascinating story of Jan van Eyck’s apprentice in the Historium Story, with film, decors and special effects. Take an impressive virtual flight along the medieval architecture in the His
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Potterie
BrugesThe Our Lady of the Pottery - Hospital Museum is housed in a historic hospital complex from the 13th century. The museum collection includes paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, stained glass, a silver collection, monastic and religious relics and healthcare items. The Gothic church with it- Advertisement
Frietmuseum
Bruges
Lumina Domestica - The Lamp Museum
Bruges
Boudewijn Seapark
Sint-Michiels
Xpo Center Bruges
Bruges
Sint-Janshuismolen Brugge
Bruges
Gruuthusemuseum
BrugesThe Gruuthusemuseum is housed in the majestic palace of the Lords of Gruuthuse that dates back to the 15th century. The museum illustrates life as it was in the high society of the 13th to the 19th century. The museum collection is varied and consists mainly of applied art and furniture, silverware,
Provinciaal Hof
Bruges
Gezellemuseum
BrugesThe Guido Gezelle Museum is dedicated to the work and life of the Flemish poet Guido (1830-1899). The museum is housed in his birthplace in Bruges. Next to his work and life, visitors learn about his teaching, his connection with English, his productivity and his silence and his mystical tendencies.
