Groeningemuseum
The Groeningemuseum in Bruges houses one of the most important collections of Flemish and Belgian painting in the world. The collection spans six centuries of art history, from the Flemish Primitives to contemporary art. Absolute highlights include the works of Jan van Eyck, among them the famous Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, as well as masterpieces by Hans Memling, Hieronymus Bosch, Gerard David and later Belgian artists such as James Ensor and Constant Permeke.
The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. All exhibition rooms are step-free and the museum has a push wheelchair available for free loan at reception. Companions of visitors with a disability receive free admission. The museum corridors are wide enough for a comfortable visit and adapted toilets are provided. The museum is climate-controlled, making a visit pleasant in both warm and cold weather.
The Groeningemuseum is located in the historic centre of Bruges, within walking distance of the Markt and the Belfry. PMR parking spaces are available in the nearby 't Zand underground car park. From Bruges railway station, the museum can be reached via a largely flat route through the city centre. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is a must for any art lover visiting Bruges.
Good to know
- Reservation
- No reservation needed for visitors with reduced mobility. A push wheelchair is available free of charge at reception; companions of visitors with a disability are admitted free.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest on summer weekends and in March-April (spring tourism). Closed on Mondays. Weekdays around 11am or after 3pm are quieter.
- Things to note
- Fully step-free with an accessible toilet. Climate-controlled — pleasant even in heat or rain. No lift needed: all galleries are on the ground floor or connected by level passageways.
- Visit tip
- Disabled-parking spaces in the 't Zand underground car park, 8 minutes away by car, with a flat route via Zand → Mariastraat. Combine with the Sint-Janshospitaal or the Memling collection a few minutes away.