Luc Vanlaere Harpist, Music store and harp museum in Bruges, Belgium.
This specialized establishment combines a music store with a mini harp museum, featuring handcrafted harps alongside live performances by composer and builder Luc Vanlaere in an intimate theater setting.
The venue preserves ancient harp traditions through replica instruments dating from 2600 BC, including the Lyre of Ur and various Celtic, Egyptian, and Greek harps that connect visitors to millennia of musical heritage.
The space serves as a cultural bridge between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary music, offering free concerts that demonstrate the harp's role across different civilizations and its continued relevance in modern artistic expression.
Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 18:30 to 19:10 and Sundays from morning until 16:00, the venue offers accessible public transportation connections and nearby parking at Centrum-'t Zand car park.
Recognized by American research institutions as one of the world's best free tourist attractions, this venue uniquely combines instrument sales, museum exhibits, live performances, and harp-building workshops under one roof.
Location: Brugge
Address: Mariastraat 38, 8000 Brugge, Belgium 8000 Brugge
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 18:30-19:10; Sunday 00:00-16:00
Phone: +32475741635
Website: http://harpmuziek.be
GPS coordinates: 51.20403,3.22338
Latest update: October 2, 2025 13:19
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