Welcome to the news and updates hub for Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal. Keep up with recent announcements, scheduling changes, and seasonal updates for this preserved 17th-century hospital pharmacy in Bruges. We recommend verifying the latest operational notices with official sources before planning your visit to view the historic healthcare collection.
The Groeningemuseum presents a unique temporary exhibition featuring two paintings that were separated for over a century. These works, which depict scenes from the lives of Saints James and John, have been reunited following extensive art-historical research and restoration. Visitors can admire the panels side-by-side in Bruges from 16 June through 26 October 2026.
BRUSK is launching an ambitious exhibition series, headlined by 'High Tide', an immersive exploration of the sea's power through fashion and contemporary art. The programme also features a dedicated treasury of Groeninge Collection masterpieces and special installations for the Bruges Triennial 2027. These exhibitions highlight the venue's role as a vibrant space for artistic dialogue and heritage.
Starting May 8, the Musea Brugge Card will include access to the new BRUSK art gallery. Due to this expansion, the pricing structure for the pass has been updated to reflect the additional site inclusion.
The famous Portrait of Margareta van Eyck is temporarily unavailable at the Groeningemuseum. Starting 25 March, the piece will be moved to a new location to be featured in the upcoming exhibition 'Bigger Picture. Connected worlds of Bruges 900-1550' at the BRUSK gallery from 8 May to 6 September.
Musea Brugge has announced new closing days for the Groeningemuseum and Gruuthusemuseum effective from April 1, 2026. Visitors planning their trip should note these changes to ensure they arrive when the galleries are open. The update includes new weekly closing days and extended summer hours for the Groeningemuseum.
Musea Brugge concludes its two-year Apprentice-Master II research project, which traced the journeys of 19th-century artists who traveled from Bruges to Rome to refine their skills. This initiative highlighted academic connections through conferences, drawing masterclasses, and extensive digital publication of archival collections.
The carillon at the iconic Bruges Belfry is undergoing a periodic update to its automatic melodies, a tradition maintained for centuries. During this retuning process, the automatic music will be paused, though visitors can still enjoy live carillon recitals on specific days.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph'. This rare 15th-century panel, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, provides a unique opportunity to view a Flemish Masterpiece until January 2027.
The Groeningemuseum presents a unique temporary exhibition featuring two paintings that were separated for over a century. These works, which depict scenes from the lives of Saints James and John, have been reunited following extensive art-historical research and restoration. Visitors can admire the panels side-by-side in Bruges from 16 June through 26 October 2026.
The famous Portrait of Margareta van Eyck is temporarily unavailable at the Groeningemuseum. Starting 25 March, the piece will be moved to a new location to be featured in the upcoming exhibition 'Bigger Picture. Connected worlds of Bruges 900-1550' at the BRUSK gallery from 8 May to 6 September.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph'. This rare 15th-century panel, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, provides a unique opportunity to view a Flemish Masterpiece until January 2027.
The new BRUSK art gallery in Bruges officially opens on 8 May 2026. The debut features two major exhibitions: a first-ever Belgian solo show by digital artist Refik Anadol and a cultural-historical exploration of the city's global identity titled 'Bigger Picture'.
For the first time in over a century, two related 16th-century paintings are reunited. One piece from the Groeningemuseum collection is currently on loan to the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, with both works set to appear together at the Groeningemuseum in Bruges later in 2026.
Musea Brugge concludes its two-year Apprentice-Master II research project, which traced the journeys of 19th-century artists who traveled from Bruges to Rome to refine their skills. This initiative highlighted academic connections through conferences, drawing masterclasses, and extensive digital publication of archival collections.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph'. This rare 15th-century panel, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, provides a unique opportunity to view a Flemish Masterpiece until January 2027.
Musea Bruges has announced a significant discovery regarding a previously anonymous portrait by the renowned French master Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Expert research confirmed the subject as Joseph Ducq, a talented artist from Bruges, shedding new light on the international connections of 19th-century Flemish artists. This finding, based on comparative analysis with archival materials, highlights the artistic bonds between Bruges and Europe's broader cultural landscape.
For the first time in over a century, two related 16th-century paintings are reunited. One piece from the Groeningemuseum collection is currently on loan to the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, with both works set to appear together at the Groeningemuseum in Bruges later in 2026.
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