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Gruuthusemuseum
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Gruuthusemuseum
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500 years of Bruges history in historic objects
"Plus est en vous" or "There’s more in you." Perhaps you have heard the saying before? It was the life motto of Louis (or Lodewijk) van Gruuthuse, the man who endowed this city palace with its grandeur.
The Gruuthuse museum is home to majestic tapestries, colourful stained-glass windows, elegant wooden sculptures, historic lace, Burgundian manuscripts and Chinese porcelain. Each object tells a unique Bruges story. The highlight is the authentic late 15th century oratory which connects the palace and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of our Lady) with a view of the Gothic chancel of the church.
The balcony offers a fantastic view of the most beautiful spots in Bruges, including one of the most photographed bridges and the Museum of the Church of Our Lady. So there is more, right?
The Gruuthusemuseum as prizewinner
- The Gruuthusemuseum is one of the laureates of the Onroerenderfgoedprijs 2020.
- At the annual European Museum of the Year Awards ceremony, the Gruuthusemuseum was awarded the 'Portimão Museum Prize – Europe’s Most Welcoming Museum 2021'.
Practical info
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Prices
Ticket Price Standard
€ 15
< 26 years
€ 13
< 18 years
€ 7
< 13 years
free
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Opening hours
Open from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on MondaysOpen on Easter Monday and Whit Monday
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Getting there
Nearest bus stop:
502818 Brugge Olv KerkNearest station:
Station BruggeNearest parking:
Pandreitje car park -
Accessibility
Mobility
- Access paths independently wheelchair accessible
- Entrance accessible only by stairs
- Museum not wheelchair accessible (steps)
- Adapted toilet wheelstair accessible with assistance
- Resting points in the museum, free folding chairs and walking sticks
With visual impairments
- Tactile stations
- Descriptive audio tour
- Tactile paving from the bus stop to the Gruuthusemuseum
- Tactile model of Gruuthusemuseum and the surroundings
With hearing impairments
- Tour in IS
- Audio tour in text version
Neurodiverse visitors
- Sensory kits
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Family & Children
Free for children under 13 years old
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Schools
Primary and secondary schools: free of charge
Additional offer:
- Guided tours for secondary schools: Discover the Collection
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Guided tours
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Groups
Facilities
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Toys
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Bike parking
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Nappy-changing table
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Toilets accessible
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Wifi
Photos: © Femke den Hollander, © Musea Brugge
