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, but reception will be relocated to minimize disruptions. 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
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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The Belgian Bibliography: 150 years of preserving Belgian publishing
150 years ago, in February 1875, the first issue of the Belgian Bibliography was published. To mark this milestone anniversary, we delve into its history, evolution, and future perspectives.
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The BelgicaPress portal of KBR now includes newspapers from the German-speaking Community.
Thanks to a collaboration with the Zentrum für Ostbelgische Geschichte (ZOG), BelgicaPress has been expanded to include roughly 171,000 pages of newspapers from the German-speaking Community.
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Lunchtime concert: Duo Hallynck
16.05.2025 @ 12:30 – 13:30
© Isabelle Francaix (2021) Musicians Marie Hallynck, cello Sophie Hallynck, harp Programme Bellini – Casals – […]
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Concert “Voices of Brussels”
23.05.2025 @ 20:00 – 21:00
On 23 May, we will festively conclude the second part of the choral project “Voices of […]
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Opening party: Polyphonic Grooves
23.05.2025 @ 21:00 – 24.05.2025 @ 01:00
To celebrate the reopening of the KBR museum, we’re turning the fifth floor of KBR into […]
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Living History: Medieval Camp
24.05.2025 @ 10:00 – 25.05.2025 @ 17:00
Step into a vibrant medieval village and discover life in the 15th century. Den Troep brings […]
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Brunch @ albert
24.05.2025 – 17.04.2025
Celebrate the reopening of the KBR museum with a relaxing brunch at restaurant albert. On the […]
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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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