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The museum library in BRON holds an extensive collection of publications which give context to the heritage collection and operations of Musea Brugge. You can access the entire collection in the BRON reading rooms. The tailored library collection includes artist monographs, (art) historical (reference) works, publications by Musea Brugge and collection and exhibition catalogues from around the world, as well as technical research and works on museum science.

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Search and access library collection online

The physical library collection is accessible in Wise and searchable through the online catalogue: useful for preparing your visit or request.

Search the Museum Library catalogue

Would you like to consult library or archival resources? Please make your request using the form.

BRON request form

Visit

BRON Research Centre, Dijver 12, 8000 Bruges  (Temporary address from November 25th, 2025 to May 8th, 2026: Eekhoutpoort 7).

Please note: Closed from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026.

Opening times

Monday

By appointment

Tuesday

10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

10 am - 4 pm

Thursday

10 am - 4 pm

Friday

By appointment

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
  • Getting there
    • Entrances: Eekhoutpoort 7, 8000 Bruges
    • Nearest Bus Stop: 502817 Bruges Dijver
    • Nearest station: Bruges
  • Accessibility
    • The shortest distance is between the kiss-and-ride at Eekhoutpoort 7 and BRON.
    • The footpaths on the site and in BRON are fully wheelchair accessible
    • The toilets are wheelchair accessible
    • Guide lines outside lead you from the entrance Eekhoutpoort 7 to the entrance of BRON
  • Facilities
    • Lift 
    • Free Wifi 
    • Free toilet 
    • Study areas 
    • Meeting rooms 
    • Bicycle parking
  • How do you submit a request?
    • To request library and archival resources, please use the request form.
    • Complete your details and indicate the type of request(s).
    • To request library resources, indicate the title of the publication, year of publication and library number. You can find this information in the museum library catalogue. If you do not have this information, describe what you are looking for as accurately as possible.
    • To request archival resources, please indicate what you are looking for. For object files, always provide the inventory number of the item as well. You can find this on our collection page.
  • Scan service

    Digital document service:

    • BRON makes digital documents available free of charge for personal, educational or scientific use, following a reasoned request via email.
    • Requests are limited to one chapter/article per day, per user. Exceptions are possible with the prior consent of Musea Brugge.
    • Time frame: up to 20 working days.
    • More information on reproductions can be found in the BRON visitor regulations.
    • BRON does not offer IBL services.

    Copy and scan:

    • Researchers and visitors to BRON can scan documents for free
    • Would you like to copy something? Please consider the environmental impact of paper copies. We give preference to digital scans or photographs.
    • Taking pictures of works is permitted, provided that copyright rules are respected.
    • A cradle book scanner is available for delicate works.
    • The BRON staff will be happy to help you
  • Visitor regulations

    Please consult the BRON visitor regulations before your visit.

  • Contact

    musea.bron@brugge.be

    +32 (0)50 44 83 55