The Gruuthuse Museum

The Gruuthuse Museum, a journey through the history of Bruges

The Gruuthuse Museum is one of the most important of Bruges, perhaps even the most important. Housed in a former palace, it retraces centuries of the city's history. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this major place, which immerses the visitor in the rich past of the Flemish city.

A museum in a historic palace

The Gruuthuse Museum is housed in a former palace of Bruges, the residence of a great family of the city. Its route takes you through three great periods that marked the history of the city, from medieval splendour to the modern era. Artworks, furniture, tapestries and varied collections tell the prosperity and culture of Bruges over the centuries.

What to see

Here you discover rich collections of artworks, furniture and tapestries, in the sumptuous setting of a medieval palace. The route, organised by great periods, sheds light on the history and culture of Bruges. It is an essential stop for lovers of art and history, in the heart of the old town.

Practical information

The Gruuthuse Museum lies in the heart of the old town of Bruges, near Notre-Dame church, reachable on foot. A working museum, it can be visited; it is generally open during the day and closed on Mondays, with hours and prices that vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Gruuthuse Museum present?

Collections of artworks, furniture and tapestries that retrace the history of Bruges through three great periods, in a medieval palace.

Where is the Gruuthuse Museum?

In the heart of the old town of Bruges, in a former palace, near Notre-Dame church and the Bonifacius Bridge.