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Folklore Museum (Museum voor Volkskunde)

Balstraat 43, Bruges 8000, Belgium
050/44-87-11
As featured in 3 days in Bruges
Ranked #13 of 38 attractions in Bruges
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Learn about the Bruges of the 17th century at this museum, which features almshouses, a cobbler’s, barrel and hat maker’s workshop—and other...... more » Owner description: Learn about the Bruges of the 17th century at this museum, which features almshouses, a cobbler’s, barrel and hat maker’s workshop—and other depictions of life long ago. On Thursday afternoons, the museum serves up fresh sweets made using traditional recipes and techniques. « less
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Wolverhampton, UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

In a quiet part of the city which most tourists seem not to get too but which is definitely worth seeing - as is this museum. It may be a bit staid and static but the buildings are great and the displays very well done. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Small but a great collection of Flemish primatives. More

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Royston, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Lovely museum, on the edge of the old town.. Incredibly interesting... didnt spend long enough there... More

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Seaford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Very interesting 'past times' musuem with a nice little bar / cafe. They make real sweets the old-fashioned way once a week. More

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Godalming, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Tried to get into here but unable to as too many people trying to get into a small space, this happens in Bruge the places of interest are quite often in small rooms and then you have tours taking place and you can't get round. More

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Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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This museum is off-the-beaten-path and a little quirky, but one of the few family friendly museums. My kids really enjoyed the little glimpse of life in 17th century Bruges (although I highly suspect some of what is in there is closer to 18th/19th century). Unfortunately, the information is only in Flemish. While we did not expect English descriptions, we were... More

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Asheville, NC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

A little of the beaten path, the museum is a great trip back in time to see how life was. The museum is able to be enjoyed at your own pace and even includes a quaint little pub at the end. If you are lucky you will see the resident black cat. Definitely worth a visit. More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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This is a museum about traditional life in bruges, they have a cobblers, a laice makers etc. It has no actual folklore at all. So if thats what you're after give it a miss. The shops are all very well done though, so thats interesting The museum is sadly not bilingual. But then how many museums are in England. Its... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

This museum is a little walk away from the Markt area and it not worth your time. There are appx. 15 rooms to the museum, all showing a different example of day to day life in Brugge. There is no english explanations at any of the exhibits and the exhibits are more visual featuring little insight beyond what one is... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Various parts of life reconstructed in original homes. Not really suitable for small children unless you are energetic. Very interesting and a lovely walk to get there. Recommended. More

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