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.
Opening hours during the summer
From July 1st to August 31st, we are slightly adjusting our opening hours:
• The reading rooms will be closed on Saturdays.
• The KBR museum is open every day (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The building remains open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• On weekdays, access to the building still starts at 9 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding!
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
Strengthening Knowledge Exchange: KBR Welcomes Colleagues from the National Library of Latvia
KBR is part of a broad network connecting all European national libraries. As Belgium’s national scientific library, international collaboration is not only a legal mandate on paper but also a key part of our daily work.
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The Navez Project : a sandbox for interns
Our PhD researcher Fien Messens looks back on a year and a half of the Navez Project, the comings and goings of interns, and the reasons why this approach works so well.
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The Gulf of Mexico. Today’s politics and yesterday’s maps
On January 7, 2025, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order […]
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Drop-in workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments
02.08.2025 – 15.07.2025
At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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Arts at Night
21.08.2025 @ 17:00 – 23:00
Three icons, two rooftops, one ticket On Thursday 21 August, three leading cultural venues on Brussels’ […]
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Drop-in workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments
06.09.2025 – 15.07.2025
At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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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]
16.09.2025 @ 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
04.10.2025 – 15.07.2025
At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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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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