Keep track of the latest happenings, upcoming exhibitions, and program changes at the Groeningemuseum. As you plan your visit to explore six centuries of Belgian visual art, staying informed ensures you do not miss any gallery updates. We recommend verifying current event schedules and temporary notices directly with official sources before your trip.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a special display featuring two paintings that were separated for over a century. Previously held in different collections in Bruges and Tokyo, these works depicting the lives of Saints James and John are being exhibited together in Belgium for the first time since 1909.
BRUSK is launching an ambitious programme featuring the maritime-themed exhibition 'High Tide', showcasing a fusion of contemporary art and fashion. Visitors can also look forward to the temporary residency of masterpieces from the Groeningemuseum collection and an installation for the 2027 Bruges Triennial.
Starting May 8, the Musea Brugge Card expands its offering to include entry to the new BRUSK art gallery. With this addition, updated pricing tiers have been introduced for visitors, providing continued 72-hour access to the collective museums and monuments of Bruges.
Visitors planning a trip to the Groeningemuseum should note that Jan van Eyck’s 'Portrait of Margareta van Eyck' is currently off-display. The painting has been relocated to the BRUSK gallery to be featured in the 'Bigger Picture' exhibition from May 8 until September 6. Please plan your visit accordingly if this specific work is a highlight of your trip.
Effective April 1st, 2026, the Groeningemuseum and Gruuthusemuseum in Bruges are updating their weekly closing schedules and seasonal operating hours. Visitors planning their trip should note these changes to ensure their preferred museums are accessible on their travel dates.
The Groeningemuseum concludes its two-year Apprentice-Master II project, which explored the international journeys of 19th-century Bruges Academy artists. This initiative connected historical research with public engagement through academic conferences, drawing masterclasses, and an extensive online collection of rare academic sketches.
The carillon at the historic Belfry of Bruges is undergoing its biennial retuning, meaning the automatic melodies will be silent from March 5th to April 4th. Visitors can still enjoy live carillon music performances on selected days during this period, with four new melodies scheduled to debut on Easter Sunday.
The Groeningemuseum is currently hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 15th-century panel, 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph.' Recently restored at the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, this recognized Flemish Masterpiece offers visitors a rare opportunity to view the work outside of its original location in Hoogstraten until January 2027.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a special display featuring two paintings that were separated for over a century. Previously held in different collections in Bruges and Tokyo, these works depicting the lives of Saints James and John are being exhibited together in Belgium for the first time since 1909.
BRUSK is launching an ambitious programme featuring the maritime-themed exhibition 'High Tide', showcasing a fusion of contemporary art and fashion. Visitors can also look forward to the temporary residency of masterpieces from the Groeningemuseum collection and an installation for the 2027 Bruges Triennial.
Visitors planning a trip to the Groeningemuseum should note that Jan van Eyck’s 'Portrait of Margareta van Eyck' is currently off-display. The painting has been relocated to the BRUSK gallery to be featured in the 'Bigger Picture' exhibition from May 8 until September 6. Please plan your visit accordingly if this specific work is a highlight of your trip.
The Groeningemuseum is currently hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 15th-century panel, 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph.' Recently restored at the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, this recognized Flemish Masterpiece offers visitors a rare opportunity to view the work outside of its original location in Hoogstraten until January 2027.
BRUSK, the new art destination in the heart of Bruges, will celebrate its official opening on May 8, 2026. The launch will feature two major exhibitions: a first Belgian solo show by digital pioneer Refik Anadol and a cultural-historical retrospective titled 'Bigger Picture'.
For the first time in over a century, two rare 16th-century paintings by an anonymous master are reunited. After an initial presentation at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, these significant works will return to the Groeningemuseum for a special exhibition in 2026. This rare encounter offers a unique opportunity to view these connected artworks together after years of separation.
The Groeningemuseum is hosting a special display featuring two paintings that were separated for over a century. Previously held in different collections in Bruges and Tokyo, these works depicting the lives of Saints James and John are being exhibited together in Belgium for the first time since 1909.
The Groeningemuseum concludes its two-year Apprentice-Master II project, which explored the international journeys of 19th-century Bruges Academy artists. This initiative connected historical research with public engagement through academic conferences, drawing masterclasses, and an extensive online collection of rare academic sketches.
The Groeningemuseum is currently hosting a significant long-term loan: the monumental 15th-century panel, 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph.' Recently restored at the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, this recognized Flemish Masterpiece offers visitors a rare opportunity to view the work outside of its original location in Hoogstraten until January 2027.
Researchers at Musea Bruges have identified the subject of a long-anonymous 1813 portrait by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres as the Bruges artist Joseph Ducq. This significant discovery highlights the artist's international connections and provides new insight into the European art landscape of the 19th century.
For the first time in over a century, two rare 16th-century paintings by an anonymous master are reunited. After an initial presentation at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, these significant works will return to the Groeningemuseum for a special exhibition in 2026. This rare encounter offers a unique opportunity to view these connected artworks together after years of separation.
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