Van Eyck Portrait Temporarily Leaving Groeningemuseum in Bruges for Special Exhibition
Art lovers planning a trip to Bruges will need to adjust their itineraries if they hope to view one of the city's most famous early Flemish masterpieces. Starting March 25, 2026, Jan van Eyck’s renowned portrait of his wife will temporarily move from its customary gallery space.
This short-term relocation means the painting will not be accessible in its usual room at the Groeningemuseum during the spring transition.
Planning Your Visit: Where to See the Masterpiece in Bruges
Visitors still have an excellent opportunity to view the painting in a fresh context later in the year. The artwork is scheduled to be a highlight of the upcoming exhibition, "Bigger Picture. Connected worlds of Bruges 900-1550."
This special exhibition will run from May 8 to September 6, 2026. It will be hosted at BRUSK, the city’s contemporary art venue, offering a unique setting to appreciate the historic piece alongside other historical works.
Those who wish to study the intricate details of the Portrait of Margareta van Eyck online before making the trip can explore the painting’s history and composition through digital archives.
To help coordinate your journey around these seasonal gallery changes, you can use Musemap (musemap.art) to search for other local cultural landmarks, browse nearby museums in Bruges, or plot your route using the local cultural map.
