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.
Summer Schedule – Temporary Change
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, and have a great summer!
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!
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Opening weekend KBR museum
On May 23rd, 2025, the KBR museum reopens its doors with a new musical experience ! […]
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Arts at Night
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Three icons, two rooftops, one ticket Thursday 21 August 2025, from 5 pm to 11 pm […]
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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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The Art of Digitising the Past – Visit to KBR’s Digitisation Lab (reserved for Friends of the KBR Museum)
16.10.2025 @ 12:15 – 13:15
We invite the Friends of the KBR Museum to an exclusive visit to KBR’s digitisation lab. […]
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Behind the Scenes at the Numismatics Department – Exclusive Visit with Nick Vaneerdewegh (reserved for friends of the KBR museum)
21.10.2025 @ 12:15 – 13:15
Step into the fascinating world of coins, medals, and monetary history during this exclusive behind-the-scenes visit […]
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Lunchtime concert : Ensemble Mendelssohn
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Musicians Daniel Rubenstein, violin Sophie Ackermann, violin Gergely Kota, viola Johannes Burghoff, cello Stéphane Ginsburgh, piano […]
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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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