Family standing at the entrance of Historium Bruges, Belgium.
Exterior view of Historium Bruges with Gothic architecture and spires in Bruges, Belgium.
Guests watching a historical reenactment at Historium Bruges, featuring medieval decor and artifacts.
Guests exploring interactive exhibits at Historium Bruges.
Visitors engaging with interactive display at Historium Bruges, Belgium.
Guests in medieval costumes at Historium Bruges exhibit.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Historium Bruges with audio guides.

Historium Bruges Entry Tickets

Bruges
Landmarks
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Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Step back in time to Bruges, Belgium with Historium Bruges Entry Tickets and experience romance etched on historic walls as you journey through its medieval past. Follow an epic love story inspired by Jan Van Eyck’s painting "Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele," narrated in 10 languages via your audio guide. Explore seven intricately designed rooms, each offering unique insights into life and culture during the Golden Age of Bruges.

Explore every corner at The Historium Bruges Entry Tickets in Burges as it transports visitors back to 1435 during medieval Europe's golden era.

Navigate through seven themed rooms while your audio guide narrates tales of Anna and Jacob’s romance, along with the history of medieval Bruges in ten languages.

Experience how historians and designers used technology at Historium Exhibition to revive the past.

Admission to Bruges' The Historium

Access to the Golden Age Story and Exhibition at Historium Bruges

Audio guide available in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese-Mandarin & Japanese within Historum

Use of Historum Virtual Reality experience (as per option selected)

Entry Fees to Historium Tower

Family standing at the entrance of Historium Bruges, Belgium.

Family standing at the entrance of Historium Bruges, Belgium.

Romance etched on historic walls

In 1435, during Bruges' Golden Age, explore history at The Historium. Follow an epic love story inspired by Jan Van Eyck’s painting Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele as you explore Anna and Jacob's tale. An audio guide narrates this romance across 10 languages while you journey through the past.

Discover Bruges' long history in seven intricately designed rooms, each reflecting unique medieval life aspects. As you wander from room to room, gather fascinating insights about the city’s vibrant culture. In Jan van Eyck's studio, witness how he crafted his famous masterpiece Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele.

Visit Huis ter Beurze, historically significant as the world's first stock exchange home of the Van der Beurse family. Wander through Bruges' quays that fueled Dutch trade prosperity and explore a toll house where all goods entering or leaving were taxed.

The Historium is cooler when you fly

Enhance your visit with an optional virtual reality tour, spending 10 minutes soaring above famous landmarks showcasing medieval architecture like St. Donatian's Cathedral. After this thrilling experience, return to reality and realize it all happened from the comfort of your seat.

You can also purchase tickets at the venue for a trip up The Historium Tower, offering stunning city views from its height.

Exterior view of Historium Bruges with Gothic architecture and spires in Bruges, Belgium.

Exterior view of Historium Bruges with Gothic architecture and spires in Bruges, Belgium.

Guests watching a historical reenactment at Historium Bruges, featuring medieval decor and artifacts.

Guests watching a historical reenactment at Historium Bruges, featuring medieval decor and artifacts.

Guests exploring interactive exhibits at Historium Bruges.

Guests exploring interactive exhibits at Historium Bruges.

Policies on Prohibited Items

  • Pets are not permitted at the venue due to specific restrictions.
  • The VR show is off-limits for children under 6 years old.

Flash photography is strictly banned within the premises.

Accessibility Details

  • This tour accommodates wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
  • You're welcome to bring your guide dogs along.

If you have sensitivities to audio-visual effects or suffer from claustrophobia, this experience may not be suitable for you.

Additional Information

    The venue provides lockers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

    Visitors engaging with interactive display at Historium Bruges, Belgium.

    Visitors engaging with interactive display at Historium Bruges, Belgium.

    Guests in medieval costumes at Historium Bruges exhibit.

    Guests in medieval costumes at Historium Bruges exhibit.

    Make sure to activate any audio guide on your phone in advance for a smooth experience as you explore the Historium's themed rooms and stories narrated in 10 languages.

    If you're planning to visit multiple attractions, consider starting with nearby medieval gems such as Waterhalle or St. Donatian’s Church before heading to the Historium Bruges.

    For an enhanced experience at the exhibition, opt for the VR upgrade that takes you through historical sites and offers a glimpse into long-gone medieval wonders.

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    Operating hours

    Historium Brugge

    Monday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Tuesday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Wednesday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Thursday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    Sunday
    11:00am - 6:00pm
    • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

    By proceeding with any booking via Staybook, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to all the .

    FAQs

    Children aged 6 and under cannot experience the VR show but can still enjoy other aspects of the Historium Bruges visit.
    The data does not specify whether digital or printed tickets are accepted; it is advisable to check with Headout directly regarding their policy on digital access provisions.
    Entry tickets include access to the Historium Story & Exhibition, an audio guide available in multiple languages, and a VR experience if selected as an option.
    You'll be exploring seven intrinsically designed rooms, each depicting unique aspects of life and culture from the medieval past at the Historium Bruges.
    The audio guide is available in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese-Mandarin, and Japanese.
    Yes, the experience is accessible to wheelchairs and prams/strollers, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests.
    Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue to preserve the integrity of the exhibits.
    The tour might not be suitable for those sensitive to audio-visual effects or who have claustrophobia due to its immersive nature and enclosed settings.
    Yes, you can upgrade your tour with a VR experience that takes you through Waterhalle, St. Donatian's Church, and other medieval gems long gone.
    Pets are not permitted due to venue restrictions; however, guide dogs are welcome.

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