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Musea Brugge connects art, culture, heritage and people. And all at 13 unique sites within the walls of the city. Connect to contemporary and classical visual art, historic buildings, the best views and exclusive exhibitions. From clogs to Van Eyck. From stained glass to Magritte. From yesterday to today. Whether you venture out alone, with children, or in a group. On this page you will find all practical information for a smooth visit. Ready, set, go!

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Opening days

Musea Brugge counts 13 locations. You can find all opening hours here or per location.

Monday
Belfort, Groeningemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum en Stadhuis
Tuesday
Belfort, Groeningemuseum, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum (summer season)
Wednesday
Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum
Thursday
Belfort, Groeningemuseum, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum
Friday
Belfort, Groeningemuseum, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, O.L.V. ter Potterie, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum
Saturday
Belfort, Brugse Vrije, Groeningemuseum, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, O.L.V. ter Potterie, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum
Sunday
Belfort, Brugse Vrije, Groeningemuseum, Gruuthusemuseum, O.L.V.-kerk Museum, O.L.V. ter Potterie, Sint-Janshospitaal, Sint-Janshuismolen (summer season), Stadhuis and Volkskundemuseum

Holidays

We are open on public holidays during the regular opening hours. Exceptions:

  • 24 December: our museums close at 4 pm
  • 25 December: all museums are closed
  • 31 December: our museums close at 4 pm
  • 1 January: all museums are closed
  • Ascension day: all museums are closed in the afternoon, the Church of Our Lady is closed all day
  • Easter Monday and Whit Monday: all museums are open, with the exception of Gezelle House

Good to know

  • Entry possible up to 30 min. before closing time (Belfry: 60 min.)
  • A museum may be closed for exceptional reasons (works, dismantling of an exhibition, etc.). Check the location pages for more information before your visit.

Tickets and entrance charges

Musea Brugge counts 13 locations. You will find all the rates here or per location. You can buy tickets at the box office or online. We recommend booking your tickets in advance. That way, you are guaranteed easy access with no fuss and bother. Do you have a question about tickets? Consult our FAQ.

Online tickets

You can buy your admission tickets online to be sure of your visit. Visitors who have free access (children, Bruges residents) or enjoy a reduction can also book online.

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Tickets at the box office

We also offer tickets at the box office. You can buy tickets for all our locations in the museum pavilion at the Gruuthusemuseum, in our central museumshop (Dijver 16) and in all our museum (except for O.L.V. ter Potterie and O.L.V.-kerk).

Reductions

Are you visiting one of our locations? Check here if you enjoy a discounted rate, valid at all locations.

Free
Children younger than 13 years old (Belfry: younger than 7 years old), school groups with young people under the age of 18 years old, resident of Bruges, holders of Museum pass, Riebedebie (Passport action) or ICOM-Card, Friends of Musea Brugge and assistants to a person with a disability
Reduction
Visitors aged between 13 to 25 years, holders of a Klasse teacher's card

Special deals and combitickets

Musea Brugge Card

Visit all our museums for 72 hours (3 consecutive days) with our Musea Brugge Card. For sale at our box offices and online.

€ 33 € 25 (18-25 y.) • € 17 (13-17 y.)

Buy your Musea Brugge Card

Museum pass

Visit more than 240 Belgian museums for one year with your Museum pass. For sale & renewable at our box offices and online.

€ 59

Buy your Museum pass

Combiticket Gruuthusemuseum + O.L.V.-kerk Museum

Ticket for both sites, valid during 3 consecutive days (72h). For sale at our box offices and online.

€ 17 (+18 y.)

Buy your Combiticket

COMBITICKET GROENINGE MUSEUM + HISTORIUM

Ticket for Groeninge Museum + Historium, valid during 3 consecutive days (72h). For sale at the box office of both museums.

€ 31

COMBITICKET VOLKSKUNDEMUSEUM + KANTMUSEUM

Ticket for Volkskundemuseum (Folk Museum) + Kantmuseum (Lace Centre), valid during 3 consecutive days (72h). For sale at the box office of both museums.

€ 13

Do you have a question about reduction or combo tickets? Consult our FAQ.

What's on at Musea Brugge?

Discover our current and upcoming exhibitions and our activities.

Tailor-made visit

Are you planning to visit one of our museums with a group, a class or your family? You can find all you need to know here.

MB Explorer, your digital museum guide

Discover our museums and monuments in MB Explorer, your digital museum guide. Scan the QR code in the museum with your phone and enjoy free in-depth information. Tip: Bring your headphones or earphones to listen to the audio in comfort.

Tours with audio

Tip: Bring your headphones or earphones to listen to the audio in comfort.

Disclaimer

  • Tickets cannot be purchased by telephone or via e-mail.
  • An e-ticket cannot be changed, exchanged or cancelled after payment.
  • If a museum cannot be opened due to 'force majeure' at Musea Brugge, the visitor will receive an e-mail and will receive a voucher with the value of the ticket purchased (valid for three months).
  • Please note that all information is subject to change for compelling reasons.
  • You may be photographed or filmed during your museum visit. These recordings can be used in our communication. Please report any objections immediately to the photographer/cameraman.
  • There is also permanent camera supervision in all of our locations.
  • Musea Brugge (CBE 0207.528.035) is insured against physical or material damage resulting from the exercise of its private security activities. The aggrieved may contact AXA Belgium directly, Place du Trône 1, 1000 Brussels. The policy number is 730.567.681.

A visitor who enters one of the locations of Musea Brugge is assumed to agree with our general terms and conditions for online sales and our visitors regulations.

Info and contact

Contact us at musea.reservatie@brugge.be or +32 50 44 87 43 (Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Attention: Tickets cannot be purchased by telephone or via e-mail.

Frequently asked questions

Musea Bruges wishes you a pleasant visit