KBR Museum, History museum in central Brussels, Belgium
The KBR Museum houses an extensive collection of manuscripts, paintings, sculptures, and historical objects within the Nassau Chapel of the Royal Library of Belgium. The collection comprises over six million individual items, including books, maps, recordings, and documents from various periods.
The institution grew from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy, with foundations laid in the 16th century that developed into Belgium's national library. It preserved major medieval collections that document the region's history and artistic development.
The collection displays medieval artworks by Flemish artists, including elaborately decorated manuscripts with fine miniatures that reflect the region's artistic tradition. Visitors can see how these pieces document the craftsmanship and artistic taste of Burgundian rulers.
The museum offers plenty to explore given the scale of the collection, as a single visit can only cover a portion of it. Plan your time based on your interests, whether focusing on manuscripts, artworks, or historical documents.
The collection regularly rotates its most valuable and fragile manuscripts to protect them from light and age damage. No two visits are quite the same, as different works appear on display at different times.
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