Private museums, places of interest and attractions
Bruges is a versatile city with a rich past and a wide range of attractions. Culture vultures can immerse themselves in religious and artistic heritage. Gourmets will also be able to indulge their passion in one of the breweries or 'culinary arts' museums. Children can enjoy themselves musically or learn about the stars, chocolate or fries. Something for everyone!
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At Boudewijn Seapark, enjoy a magical dolphin show, EchoMaris, and join imposing sea lions for a trip around the world. -
After an absence of 60 years, Bourgogne des Flandres is once again being brewed in Bruges. -
This authentic brewery in the centre of Bruges is a family business with a tradition stretching back through six generations to 1856. -
Discover in an interactive way everything you ever wanted to know about the raw ingredients of beer, the brewing process, food pairing, beer in Bruges, trappist and abbey beers, etc. -
The museum dips its visitors in the history of cocoa and chocolate. -
Admire the beauty of the sun, moon and planets in glorious close-up, thanks to a powerful telescope in the Cozmix observation tower. -
In the Cloth Halls, you can admire a fantastic collection of world-famous graphics and statues by the great artist Salvador Dalí. -
Did you know that diamond-cutting was first invented in Bruges more than 500 years ago? -
This didactical museum sketches the history of the potato, Belgian fries and the various sauces and dressings that accompany this most delicious and most famous of Belgian comestibles. -
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In the beautifully renovated – and probably oldest stone – building in Bruges, you can discover a remarkable and spine-chilling collection of instruments of torture and learn about the history of law, order and justice in the city. -
Pieter Bladelin, treasurer of the order of the Golden Fleece, had this city palace built around 1440. -
The Lace Centre has been housed in the renovated old lace school of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. -
The museum contains the world’s largest collection of lamps and lights. -
Even many of Bruges’ residents are unfamiliar with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind. -
The Police Museum is located in the old commissioner's office, close to the current Police headquarters in Bruges, and is the only museum in Belgium with such an extensive collection of uniforms, old police documents and equipment. -
The Guild of Saint Sebastian is an archers’ guild that has already been in existence for more than 600 years, which is unprecedented anywhere in the world. -
Bruges’ oldest parish church (12th–15th century) has amongst its treasures a rood loft with an organ, medieval tombs, Brussels tapestries and a rich collection of Flemish paintings (14th-18th century). -
An original experience trail takes you on an expedition through the modern Concert Hall.
