In the Footsteps of Bart Van Loo and the Burgundians
Until 18 October 2026, the master storyteller Bart Van Loo takes you on a historical walk through the heart of Burgundian Brussels and the KBR museum. As guest curator he has selected exceptional manuscripts and miniatures from KBR’s rich collections.
Visit the KBR museum
Dive into the enchanting world of ancient manuscripts, polyphonic music and illuminated miniatures. Discover the magnificent Library of the Dukes of Burgundy-Habsburg and enjoy a unique musical experience.
Opening hours
• The reading room is open every day (except Sunday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The KBR museum is open every day (except Monday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Consulting the collections
With a valid reader’s card, you can consult the collections in the reading room from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 and 17:00. Documents can be reserved in advance via the online catalogue.
Studying at KBR
The study room at KBR is an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. Here, you can study, work or do research undisturbed.
News
The great atlas by Ferraris, the Google Maps of the 18th Century
The Ferraris map, produced under the direction of Count Joseph-Jean François de Ferraris in 1777, depicts […]
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Two unknown works by Johann Sebastian Bach discovered at KBR
In the exceptional Fétis collection, preserved at the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), two previously unknown organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach have been discovered. These pieces, recently authenticated by the Bach Archive Leipzig, were presented on 17 November during an exceptional concert in the Thomaskirche in Leipzig.
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The Library of the Dukes of Burgundy: Centuries-old splendor now digitally accessible
KBR preserves 279 manuscripts from the prestigious Library of the Dukes of Burgundy. Thanks to an ambitious digitization project, this exceptional collection is now fully available online. Zoom in on the finest details of the most beautiful miniatures and admire art of the highest calibre.
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Arts@Night – 3 icons, 2 rooftops, 1 ticket
03.07.2026 @ 18:00 – 23:00
During Arts at Night, the Mont des Arts shifts perspective. This edition, titled Shifting Gazes, invites […]
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Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments
11.07.2026 – 21.06.2026
At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments
01.08.2026 – 21.06.2026
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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