Explore the 15th century in our region through the images, stories and characters from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy.
From now on it is possible to book a guided tour at the KBR museum. Discover the fascinating 15th century together with an experienced guide!
You can consult collections in the reading room and study in the study room. Remember to reserve a seat in advance via your MyKBR account.
As the country's national library, we collect all Belgian publications. We preserve, manage and study more than 8 million documents, a rich cultural and historical heritage.
Learn all about the conservation, digitisation and restoration of the manuscripts from the KBR museum, and discover the stories behind the most extraordinary miniatures.
The Nassau Chapel took a beating in the 20th century. Read here how the building survived the redevelopment of the Mont des Arts.
Continue reading "The Nassau Chapel: the story of the court chapel that became a museum (part 2)"
Specific access conditions apply for remote access to the e-resources.
Continue reading "Access conditions for electronic resources will change"
The Nassau Chapel is part of the KBR museum, but it has had many different functions over the centuries. Discover the history of this 16th-century building.
Continue reading "The Nassau Chapel: the story of the court chapel that became a museum (part 1)"
Combine your visit to the KBR museum with a workshop in which you will learn to paint like a medieval miniaturist.
This online study day will help you start making the transition from siloed databases to Linked Open Data.
The 38th IMCoS International Symposium will highlight the early Belgian contributions to the development of cartography […]
Enjoy Bach, de Falla, Fontyn and Scarlatti during this lunchtime concert.
Discover music by De Baerdemacker, Gilson, Piazzolla and Westerlinck.
On 26 March 2021, we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of François-Joseph Fétis. KBR keeps his personal library.
Continue reading "François-Joseph Fétis: 150th anniversary of his death"
Browse photo novels that were published between 1955 and 1967.
Continue reading "More than 100 photo novels online"
Zoom in on amazing miniatures, in full detail.
Continue reading "Browse 213 manuscripts from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy"
KBR digitised some hundred sources on the Belgian composer and put them online.
Continue reading "Vieuxtemps online"
