Gruuthusemuseum, History museum in Bruges, Belgium
The Gruuthusemuseum displays medieval artifacts, tapestries, sculptures, and Chinese porcelain across multiple exhibition rooms in a restored Gothic palace.
The palace originated in the 13th century and underwent major transformations in the 15th century under Louis de Gruuthuse before becoming a museum in 1876.
The museum presents domestic life of wealthy Bruges families through furniture, lace, weapons, musical instruments, and a collection of Flemish tapestries.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 09:30 to 17:00, with admission prices ranging from free for children under 13 to 15 euros for adults.
A private oratory connects the palace to the Church of Our Lady, offering views of Gothic architecture and one of the most photographed bridges in Bruges.
Location: Bruges
Inception: 1876
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Part of: Musea Brugge
Address: 17C Dijver 17c 8000 Brugge
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00
Website: https://museabrugge.be/en/visit-our-museums/our-museums-and-monuments/gruuthusemuseum
GPS coordinates: 51.20528,3.22472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
Collection of historical and architectural landmarks in the medieval city of Bruges, including religious buildings, squares, canals, and museums that represent the city's cultural heritage from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Church of Our Lady
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Groeningemuseum
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Sint-Janshospitaal
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Arentshuis
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Arentshof
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Guido Gezelle
42 m
Kathedral organ of Brugge
220 m
Madonna of Bruges
65 m
Godshuis Spanoghe
209 m
Godshuis Rooms Convent
197 m
Hotel de Orangerie
224 m
Bourgogne des Flandres brewery
194 m
De Gouden Haspe and De Kleine Haspe
200 m
Oude Burg 17-19
183 m
Hotel De Tuilerieën
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Pax tecum
139 m
Kartuizerinnenkapel
199 m
Kastanjeboomstraat 2
135 m
Nieuwstraat 11
47 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerkhof-Zuid 6-8
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Katelijnestraat 1-3
160 m
Bonifatiusbrug
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Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
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Juan Luis Vives
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
66 m
Simon Stevin
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Gruuthusebrug
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Gruuthusemuseum
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