Historium Brugge, Bruges: Hours, Address, Historium Brugge Reviews: 4/5
Historium Brugge
Historium Brugge
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Travel back in time to the Middle Ages! The Historium – Bruges’ most visited attraction – lets you step back in time. You can see how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age in various ways. In the Historium Story you follow the love story of Jacob, Jan van Eyck’s apprentice, as you wander through this spectacular attraction with film, backdrops and special effects. In the Historium Exhibition you will find additional information about Medieval Bruges or you can get started on the Family Trail. Go back to the year 1435 in the Historium Virtual Reality and sail virtually into the port of Bruges! You will see how the Waterhalle and Belfort tower were in the past and can fly from the Market Square to the former St. Donatian’s Cathedral. NEW: you can now climb the Historium Tower for an impressive 360° view of the Market Square and the Belfry. The activities are available in 10 different languages. Open daily from 10h am – 6h pm (tickets until 5h pm).
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Danica L
Bech-Kleinmacher, Luxembourg10 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The historium museum is an interesting way of learning some of the history of Brugge. You are taken on an audio Tour ( Multiple languages ) as a group through rooms where a story unfolds about the old 14th century Brugge . Mixed with scents and images it is fun for the hole family . After you can go around in some separate rooms and find out even more on your own . Don't forget to go down to the 1st floor to the Duvelorium with a balcony to the town square and try a Duvel beer or any other suggestion or coffee. The VR trip is also totaly worth getting in the price . It's so fun .
Written March 10, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written March 16, 2020
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Diana C
Tidworth, UK45 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited Bruges to see the Christmas markets but so many other historical sites to see. This tower on the corner of the main market square was well worth a climb up numerous steps, bit of a wait as only room on stairs for few people to pass. The view over the town is then fantastic. The journey through history by all modern techniques gave an interesting insight into life in Bruges, museums at their best being innovative.
Written February 23, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written March 16, 2020
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Bubbles73uk
Weedon Bec, UK788 contributions
Mar 2020
After strolling through the Market Square you can step inside the nearby Historium.
This beautiful building is home to a special 8 minute virtual reality experience that will take you back in time to medieval Bruges.
The museum is a sequence of rooms with a story to follow - there are projections, smells of things like old firewood, animatronics, dramatic music & special effects.
After time travelling to medieval Bruges, you can step outside to the Historium's terrace which will give you a fantastic view over the Market Square.
This beautiful building is home to a special 8 minute virtual reality experience that will take you back in time to medieval Bruges.
The museum is a sequence of rooms with a story to follow - there are projections, smells of things like old firewood, animatronics, dramatic music & special effects.
After time travelling to medieval Bruges, you can step outside to the Historium's terrace which will give you a fantastic view over the Market Square.
Written March 20, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written June 23, 2020
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Role
Worcester50 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Really good audio visual "museum". You walk around a series of rooms with a headset, and are told a story of a young couple in period Bruges, as you enter each setting there's some kind of film, or moving set in some cases, which really brought Old Bruges to life. Have a look at their website for more info, but it is worth a visit, especially as it gets you free use of their toilets for a day, which can be handy in public-loo lacking Bruges. You can pay extra for some kind of virtual reality thing in a room downstairs, but the standard attraction is good enough without it.
Written March 7, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written March 16, 2020
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Rita
Porto, Portugal77 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We visited this place 2 weeks ago (October 2021). If you want to have virtual tour, you need to pay the ticket. They have beer party in the first floor and you can enter there for free.
They provide stand frame for the visitors to take a picture. The decorations for Halloween is great and interesting.
You must wear a mask before entering to the property. They provide hand sanitizer for the visitors to clean their hands.
They provide stand frame for the visitors to take a picture. The decorations for Halloween is great and interesting.
You must wear a mask before entering to the property. They provide hand sanitizer for the visitors to clean their hands.
Written November 1, 2021
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Simon-Historium
Thank you for your honest feedback and I'm glad to read you enjoyed our VR Experience, our Belgian beers and our seasonal theming! Hope to welcome you again in another season.
Written December 6, 2021
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Tim K
Portsmouth, UK68 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
When I mean early between 10 -12 as from what I have just experienced Brugge doesn't stir itself until the afternoon. God send if, like me, like to visit attractions without struggling through crowds.
Had the place to myself. The reception staff were very cheerful and helpful recognising I have a small limp and warning me of the number of stairs.
Imaginative way of telling the history of Brugges through audio, film and animontranic set pieces.
Had the place to myself. The reception staff were very cheerful and helpful recognising I have a small limp and warning me of the number of stairs.
Imaginative way of telling the history of Brugges through audio, film and animontranic set pieces.
Written January 27, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written February 11, 2020
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Heidi G
Belgium176 contributions
Aug 2020
The way this museum guides the guest with audio through the rooms is very nice. We thought it was unique, and less boring than just reading signs. My daughter (10y) enjoyed it a lot.
Would defenitely recommend with kids/teenagers.
Would defenitely recommend with kids/teenagers.
Written August 12, 2020
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Thanks for visiting the Historium and your nice review!
Written October 12, 2020
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Deanne B
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
My husband and I had one full day in Bruges. We did a free walking tour followed by Historium Brugge Story (not the virtual tour or the tower). It was really well done. We have travelled a lot and my husband is a bit of a history hound. We found the historium well presented and extremely interesting. If you want a good overview of the history of Bruges, visit the historium. If you want something with more detail where you can ask questions, we suggest the historic walking tours.
Written January 7, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written January 13, 2020
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Chris S
Poole, UK1,006 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This place was spoilt by the number of school parties visiting at the same time. Interesting but too much noise and too many young people blocking the stairs, corridor and toilets. Not fun if you are adults without kids in tow.
Written March 5, 2020
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Thanks for you visit.
Written March 16, 2020
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Daveygrohl
Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK297 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
What a great couple of hours that provided entertainment for the whole family. We opted for a ticket with a beer included which we had sat on the balcony overlooking the main square. The VR tour is brilliant and although not cutting edge technology it provided a great insight into how things used to be.
Written February 2, 2020
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Thanks a lot for your visit and nice review!
Written February 11, 2020
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NoleNation
London, UK33 contributions
Hello. Does anyone know the story about “Anna the Lady in Red”? I see her face around town and also picked up a souvenir coin with her image on it but can’t seem to find anything online about her? Would be cool to know who she is ? Thanks!
Historium
Bruges, Belgium4 contributions
Hey NoleNation. Anna is the heroine in our Historium Story.
We are situated on the Market Square in Medieval Bruges. Come check it out!
Hi, I want to find out about a distant relative of mine, Zeger Jansseune, who is mentioned in the Jaer-boecken der stad Brugge, behelsende de gedenckweerdigste ..., Volume 1 in 1325. Can you please give me the best contact to carry out my investigations?
RoystonHoward59
Frinton-On-Sea, UK187 contributions
Like the other answers I'm afraid I do not know. i would start by making contact with the local government or authority for Bruges. I'm sure they will have an online presence, happy hunting, Regards, Roy Howard
Hi, are you dog friendly? We have a small, well behaved dog and would like to visit you.
Historium
Bruges, Belgium4 contributions
Hello,
unfortunately dogs aren't normally allowed in the building, but we do make an exception for our bar.
Best regards,
Sien Van Nieuwkerke
Duty Manager
natje193
Bruges, Belgium1 contribution
hallo mijn vraag is Boo! Griezelen in het Historium is dit anders dan de gewone historium bezoek en is deze ook gratis voor bruggelingen
Historium
Bruges, Belgium4 contributions
Beste,
Het Historium-verhaal is hetzelfde, het Historium-gebouw is voor de gelegenheid aangekleed in Halloween-thema. Er zijn deze week tijdelijke Halloween-activiteiten:
- Voor de kinderen is er aansluitend op het Historium-bezoek een Halloween Trail: een familieparcours met opdrachtjes en een Halloween Quiz (dit is gratis)
- In combinatie met het Historium-bezoek kunt u een Duistere Wandeling volgen, dit is een dagelijkse tocht in het NL, FR of EN om 18u door Brugge, onder leiding van een gids.
Voor Bruggelingen bedraagt de prijs hiervoor 8 euro ipv 19 euro. U kunt dus ook enkel de Duistere Wandeling volgen indien gewenst.
- Verder is er een voordelig combi-ticket voor het Historium en het Torture museum (deze is gratis voor Bruggelingen).
- Het Laborium - de Virtual Reality Gaming Arcade van het Historium - is tijdens de vakantie elke dag open van 13u tot 18u. (betalend)
U kunt het volledige programma terugvinden op de website.
Indien u nog vragen heeft, aarzel niet contact op te nemen!
Vriendelijke groeten,
het Historium Team
Cami R
9 contributions
Es necesario comprar los tickets anticipadamente?
Historium
Bruges, Belgium4 contributions
Hello,
You can buy your tickets at the ticketdesk in the Historium, you don’t need to buy them in advance. If you want to join the Dark City Walk at 18h, you need to confirm that at the ticketdesk before 16h30. Have a nice visit!
Cosmicgill
Bolton, UK38 contributions
hi approximately does it take to get round the museum
Dean D
11 contributions
Its 50 minutes long and then you can take aslong as you like looking at the exhibit afterwards
Laxminarayan P
Hyderabad District, India1 contribution
Hi, we are going on a single day tour on 2nd July to Bruges from Amsterdam by own car. We have an itinerary but we would like to know from you as to how to go about after parking the car. We have time till around 9pm; from Bruges we will be going to Brussels. We want to travel on our own - by train, bus, tram, boat or walk. What are all the places we can see? What is there to see in Historium Bruges?
anuskaDonosti
donosti214 contributions
Hola Kikeblan, estoy preparando una escapada a Brujas para septiembre y recopilando información sobre qué ver, me he interesado por el historium.En su página web indica que también hay audioguia en español ,pero por lo que te entiendo no es así. Estaban estropeadas o es que no había?gracias de antemano
Kikeblan
Santander, Spain111 contributions
Siento no poder ser categórico en mi respuesta, yo fui incapaz de encontrarlas en español, como tengo un hijo residente en Bruselas, y pienso volver en breve, procuraré encontrarlas la próxima vez porque la exposición me pareció interesante.
thompson2travel
Leeds England78 contributions
is it open Dec 28th-Sunday-and what hours
Historium
Bruges, Belgium4 contributions
Historium is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm, except on 01/01. We now open on 25th of december also. Regards
Frequently Asked Questions about Historium Brugge
- Historium Brugge is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Historium Brugge can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 6 Historium Brugge tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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