Royal Library of Belgium, National library in Mont des Arts district, Brussels, Belgium.
The Royal Library of Belgium spans over six divisions, containing more than six million printed works, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and historical documents.
The institution traces its origins to June 1837 and emerged from the former Library of the Dukes of Burgundy established in the 15th century.
The library maintains the largest collection of prints and drawings in Belgium, featuring 750,000 works from artists including Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt.
Visitors aged eighteen and above can access the collections Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00.
The KBR Museum displays original manuscripts from the Burgundian period within a dedicated exhibition space that opened in 2020.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: June 19, 1837
Official opening: May 21, 1839
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://www.kbr.be
Operator: KBR
Address: 4 Boulevard de l'Empereur - Keizerslaan administrative Bruxelles
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-19:00; Saturday 09:00-17:00,10:00-17:00
Phone: +3225195311
Email: info@kbr.be
Website: https://kbr.be
GPS coordinates: 50.84328,4.35676
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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