Visit the KBR museum
Dive into the enchanting world of ancient manuscripts, polyphonic music and illuminated miniatures at the KBR musuem. Discover the magnificent Library of the Dukes of Burgundy-Habsburg and enjoy a unique musical experience.
Reserve your seat in the reading room
You can consult our collections in the reading room and study in the study room with a valid reader’s card. Remember to reserve a seat in advance via your MyKBR account.
Work in progress!
Work is underway at the entrance of KBR to improve accessibility with an elevator connecting Mont des Arts to the rooftop terrace. During construction, the entrance will remain accessible. The reading room will remain open, although there may be occasional noise. We look forward to welcoming you in a few months to see the results!
News
From one to many voices: the rise of polyphony
Brett Kostrzewski, postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven, guides you through the world of late-medieval music manuscripts from the Low Countries.
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Opening weekend KBR museum
On May 23rd, 2025, the KBR museum reopens its doors with a new musical experience ! […]
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Reopening of the KBR Museum on May 23, 2025
The KBR Museum, the place where the manuscript collection of the Burgundian dukes shines, will reopen its doors on May 23, 2025. Thanks to a unique musical experience, visitors will now be able to enjoy the magical polyphony of the 15th and 16th centuries in the museum.
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Spoken word workshop: The Voice and the Poet [Cancelled]
15.06.2025 @ 10:30 – 15:00
A Spoken word workshop for (semi-)beginners Brussels is a city of voices — of languages, accents, […]
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Behind the Scenes of the KBR Museum’s Precious Manuscripts – Exclusive Visit with Dr. Jan Pauwels (reserved for Friends of the KBR Museum) [fully booked]
24.06.2025 @ 12:15 – 13:15
Join us for an exceptional event reserved for the Friends of the KBR Museum: a behind-the-scenes […]
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Drop-in workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments
05.07.2025 – 10.06.2025
At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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The Art of Digitising the Past – Visit to KBR’s Digitisation Lab (reserved for Friends of the KBR Museum)
16.10.2025 @ 12:15 – 13:15
We invite the Friends of the KBR Museum to an exclusive visit to KBR’s digitisation lab. […]
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Hidden Treasures: Private Visit of the Prints and Drawings Department (reserved for Friends of the KBR Museum)
13.11.2025 @ 12:15 – 13:15
Go behind the scenes of KBR’s Prints and Drawings Department during an exclusive tour led by […]
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The first Antarctic expedition: tracing the voyage of the Belgica
125 years ago, on Monday 16 August 1897, the converted Norwegian sealer ship Belgica left the […]
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Ukiyo-e: discover the digitised collection of Japanese prints
Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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Ukraine’s geopolitical history in 10 old maps
Discover 10 old maps from our cartographic collection that illustrate the geopolitical history of Ukraine.
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KBR acquires autograph manuscript by César Franck
KBR acquired the autograph manuscript of the orchestrated version of the ‘Messe for three voices in A major’ by Liège composer César Franck.
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