Free attractions with the Muse Brugge Card
Discover Bruges with the Musea Brugge Card: free admission to top attractions such as the Belfort, the Groeningenmuseum and other popular museums in Bruges.
The Musea Brugge Card gives you free access to the most beautiful museums and historical sights in Bruges. Discover impressive works of art, immerse yourself in the history of the city and enjoy 72 hours of unlimited culture.
On this page you will find an overview of all the attractions that you can visit with your card.
You can find a complete list of all free museums and attractions here: Overview of services Musea Brugge Card
Belfort (Belfry)
The Belfry of Bruges is one of the city's most famous landmarks. You can climb the 366 steps to the top and be rewarded with an impressive view over the old town. On the way, you will pass the treasury, where important documents and city funds used to be kept.
You can also see the carillon with its 47 bells up close. A visit is particularly worthwhile on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 12:00 a.m. when the carillon rings out. Carillon concerts are also held in the summer months.
Groeningen Museum
Discover one of the most important collections of Flemish art at the Groeninge Museum. From the masters of early Netherlandish painting such as Jan van Eyck to modern Belgian artists - here you get a comprehensive insight into six centuries of art history.
The museum is quietly located in an inner courtyard and offers you the opportunity to enjoy works of art in a relaxed setting.
The opening hours are daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Groeningen Museum is closed on Wednesdays.
Gruuthusemuseum
The Gruuthusemuseum is located in a magnificent city palace from the 15th century. Here you can gain an insight into the lives of the wealthy citizens of Bruges in the late Middle Ages. Valuable furniture, tapestries, household objects and artistically designed rooms await you.
The chapel with direct access to the Church of Our Lady is particularly impressive.
The opening hours are daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Gruuthusemuseum is closed on Mondays. Due to the many stairs in this historic building, access is not completely barrier-free.
Museum Liebfrauenkirche
The Church of Our Lady (O.L.V.-kerk Museum) is not only impressive because of its architecture, but also because of the art treasures it houses.
Together with the Belfry (Belfort) and St. Salvator's Cathedral (Sint-Salvatorskathedraal), the spire of this church dominates the skyline of Bruges. At a height of 115.5 meters, it is the second tallest brick tower in the world.
The highlight is the world-famous Madonna and Child by Michelangelo - one of the few sculptures by the artist to be found outside Italy. You will also find richly decorated tombs and sacred works of art from several centuries.
You have free access to the church at all times. Reservations are recommended for the museum area with the Madonna.
Sint-Janshuis mill
The Sint-Janshuis mill stands on one of the old city ramparts and is one of the last remaining working windmills in Bruges. You can visit the mill and learn more about the history of milling.
From here, you also have a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and the medieval city walls. A detour is particularly worthwhile when the weather is nice.
In summer, the mill is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Mondays are closed. The mill is mostly closed in winter.
Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Bruges Town Hall on Burgplatz is one of the oldest Gothic town halls in Europe. City history has been written here since the 14th century.
The magnificent Gothic hall with its painted wooden ceiling and murals depicting important events in Bruges' history is particularly worth seeing. Here you can get a good impression of what administration and power looked like in the Middle Ages.
The town hall is open to visitors daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Gezelle House
In the Gezelle House, you can immerse yourself in the life and work of the Flemish poet Guido Gezelle (1830-1899). The museum is located in the writer's birthplace and is set in an idyllic green garden.
You will learn more about his poetry, his love of language and his work as a priest and teacher. The place invites you to linger - especially if you are interested in literature and language.
The museum is open every second Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. You can visit the garden daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the summer months. The garden is closed on Mondays.