What is the Groeninge Museum?
This museum holds a knockout collection covering 600 years of Belgian visual art. Back in the 15th century, Bruges was one of Europe’s major powerhouses: not just for trade, but also for artists. The museum captures that golden age and what came after.
Is it worth visiting?
Absolutely: This is a cornerstone of Belgian art history. Bruges was the cradle of the influential Flemish Primitives, and Groeninge Museum is where you’ll find masterpieces by Jan van Eyck (including his celebrated “Madonna with Canon Van der Paele”) and Hans Memling. The collection moves chronologically through time, including striking works from the Renaissance and 20th-century Flemish Expressionists.
Who’s it for?
Art lovers, of course, but also anyone curious about Bruges’ creative heyday. Even if you’re not a museum person, the dramatic portraits and rich altarpieces might just win you over.
Tickets, accessibility and booking
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. A regular ticket costs 15€.
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