Welcome to our news and updates hub for Sint-Janshuismolen. Here you can find recent announcements regarding Bruges' historic 18th-century windmill, including details on traditional milling demonstrations and local heritage events. Since schedules and activities can vary seasonally, we recommend checking official announcements directly before planning your visit to the city ramparts.
BRUSK is set to debut 'High Tide', an immersive exhibition blending fashion and contemporary art to explore the profound connection between humanity and the sea. This autumn showcase joins other major cultural projects at the venue, including the temporary installation of the Groeninge Collection and upcoming participation in the Bruges Triennial 2027.
Starting May 8, the Musea Brugge Card expands to include admission to the new BRUSK art gallery. Due to this inclusion, the price for the 72-hour pass has been updated to better reflect the full range of museum experiences across the city.
The famous portrait of Margareta van Eyck is moving from the Groeningemuseum to the new BRUSK gallery for a special exhibition. Visitors planning to see this masterpiece should note its temporary absence from its usual location. It will be featured in the 'Bigger Picture' exhibition starting in May.
Starting April 1st, 2026, visitors to Bruges should note adjusted opening schedules for the Groeningemuseum and the Gruuthusemuseum. These changes include updated weekly closing days and extended summer operating hours for the Groeningemuseum to help you better plan your cultural itinerary in the city.
Musea Brugge concludes its extensive two-year research initiative, Apprentice-Master II, which explored the international paths of 19th-century Bruges Academy students. The project bridged history and modern education through academic conferences, drawing courses, and the public digitization of historical collections. This retrospective highlights the collaborative efforts between international institutions and local experts to bring Bruges' artistic heritage to light.
The Belfry's automatic carillon is undergoing its biennial retuning, meaning the melodies will be temporarily silent until April 4th. Visitors can still enjoy live carillon performances on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during this period, ahead of the debut of four new melodies on Easter Sunday.
The Groeningemuseum in Bruges now hosts the 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph', a unique 15th-century panel painting on temporary loan from the Saint Catherine's Church in Hoogstraten. This monumental work, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, offers visitors a rare chance to view an exceptional example of Southern Netherlandish art outside its usual location. The piece will remain on public display in the museum until January 2027.
The new BRUSK art gallery in Bruges is set to open its doors on May 8, 2026, launching with a major double exhibition program. Visitors can experience a solo show by pioneer Refik Anadol alongside the cultural-historical exhibition Bigger Picture. This opening marks a significant milestone for the city's cultural scene.
BRUSK is set to debut 'High Tide', an immersive exhibition blending fashion and contemporary art to explore the profound connection between humanity and the sea. This autumn showcase joins other major cultural projects at the venue, including the temporary installation of the Groeninge Collection and upcoming participation in the Bruges Triennial 2027.
The famous portrait of Margareta van Eyck is moving from the Groeningemuseum to the new BRUSK gallery for a special exhibition. Visitors planning to see this masterpiece should note its temporary absence from its usual location. It will be featured in the 'Bigger Picture' exhibition starting in May.
The Groeningemuseum in Bruges now hosts the 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph', a unique 15th-century panel painting on temporary loan from the Saint Catherine's Church in Hoogstraten. This monumental work, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, offers visitors a rare chance to view an exceptional example of Southern Netherlandish art outside its usual location. The piece will remain on public display in the museum until January 2027.
The new BRUSK art gallery in Bruges is set to open its doors on May 8, 2026, launching with a major double exhibition program. Visitors can experience a solo show by pioneer Refik Anadol alongside the cultural-historical exhibition Bigger Picture. This opening marks a significant milestone for the city's cultural scene.
After over a century apart, two significant 16th-century paintings depicting the lives of Saint James and Saint John are being reunited. Following an exhibition in Tokyo, the works will be displayed together at the Groeningemuseum in Bruges from June to October 2026. This exhibition follows extensive collaborative research and restoration between Musea Brugge and the National Museum of Western Art.
Musea Brugge concludes its extensive two-year research initiative, Apprentice-Master II, which explored the international paths of 19th-century Bruges Academy students. The project bridged history and modern education through academic conferences, drawing courses, and the public digitization of historical collections. This retrospective highlights the collaborative efforts between international institutions and local experts to bring Bruges' artistic heritage to light.
The Groeningemuseum in Bruges now hosts the 'Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph', a unique 15th-century panel painting on temporary loan from the Saint Catherine's Church in Hoogstraten. This monumental work, recently restored by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, offers visitors a rare chance to view an exceptional example of Southern Netherlandish art outside its usual location. The piece will remain on public display in the museum until January 2027.
Researchers at Musea Brugge have solved a long-standing art history mystery by identifying a portrait by French master Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The work, previously anonymous, depicts the Bruges painter Joseph Ducq, highlighting the strong historical connections between Bruges and the European art world.
After over a century apart, two significant 16th-century paintings depicting the lives of Saint James and Saint John are being reunited. Following an exhibition in Tokyo, the works will be displayed together at the Groeningemuseum in Bruges from June to October 2026. This exhibition follows extensive collaborative research and restoration between Musea Brugge and the National Museum of Western Art.
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