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.
In the 15th century, the various forms of art were related. What was the relationship between painting and miniature art at the end of the Middle Ages?
Continue reading "Who is following who: the painter or the miniaturist?"
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"
Heavenly skyline. Historical venue. Hell of a food concept.
Discover how much fun it is to make paint from pigment powder and acacia gum and paint yourself a coat of arms or a detail from a manuscript.
Ingeborg van Vugt and Liliana Melgar Estrada present their work on cultural heritage materials and digital humanities.
The 38th IMCoS International Symposium will highlight the early Belgian contributions to the development of cartography […]
A hybrid project, between jazz and traditional music, classical and urban music.
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"
