BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KBR - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:KBR X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KBR REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260202T090028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T093645Z UID:10002011-1777197600-1777222800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Heritage Day @ KBR museum DESCRIPTION:On Heritage Day 2026\, KBR invites young and old to discover heritage from its most playful side. This year’s edition is all about humour: laughter\, wonder and a touch of mischief through the centuries. \nDuring your visit\, you will discover that people in the Middle Ages and the early modern period enjoyed jokes just as much as we do today. Medieval manuscripts teem with funny figures\, bizarre animals and absurd scenes\, while texts and plays reveal how humour could connect\, challenge and amuse. \nOn the occasion of Heritage Day\, the KBR museum is free to visit. In addition\, KBR is organising a number of free activities for families\, curious visitors and heritage lovers. Places are limited: advance booking is recommended. \n\n \n Book your free ticket \n\n \n\n  \n\n\nOpen workshop – Create your own medieval meme\nFeeling creative? In this open workshop\, you draw inspiration from the humorous margins of medieval manuscripts and create your own medieval meme. Using colours\, pens and ink\, humour and imagination come together in an activity that is fun for both children and adults. \n\n \n Discover the workshop \n\n \n\n  \n\n\nLecture – Lachen vóór de Verlichting: humor in het vroegmoderne Europa (NL)\nWhat did people find funny in the past? And where was the line between laughter\, satire and seriousness? In this accessible lecture\, researcher Lieke Stelling takes you into the world of humour before the Enlightenment\, with surprising examples that show laughter is truly timeless. \n\n \n About the lecture \n\n \n\n  \n\n\nLecture – De la drôlerie gothique au « mèmediéval » : rire au Moyen Âge (FR)\nWhy did medieval images make people laugh\, and why do they still amuse us today? In this lecture\, researcher Julia Pineau explores gothic drolleries—playful and sometimes absurd figures in the margins of medieval manuscripts—and shows how medieval humour continues to resonate\, from scholarship to internet memes. \n\n \n About the lecture URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/heritage-day-2026/ LOCATION:KBR\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hahahumor-1920-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260120T123627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135953Z UID:10002009-1777197600-1777222800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: Create Your Own Medieval Meme DESCRIPTION:Humor and heritage come together on Heritage Day. Visit the KBR museum\, which is free on the occasion of Heritage Day\, and discover manuscripts full of funny and sometimes mischievous scenes from the Middle Ages. \nAt the end of your visit\, you can join our open workshop at the museum exit. Color miniatures with pigments\, write your text with ink and a quill\, or use pencils and pens. Everything is provided to create your own medieval meme – simple\, creative\, and fun for all ages. \nBe inspired by the margins of medieval manuscripts\, full of humor: mocking monkeys\, cheeky scenes\, and strange hermaphroditic creatures show that life in the Middle Ages could also be surprisingly playful and funny! \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen? On 26 April from 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice? Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum (free on the occasion of Heritage Day)\n\n\n \n Reserve your spot \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/workshop-meme/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2021-09-06-kbr-370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T101103Z UID:10001797-1776938400-1776963600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Illumination Workshop at Maredret Abbey DESCRIPTION:A day of artistic immersion in an exceptional monastic setting\nStep into a timeless experience in the peaceful and inspiring surroundings of the Benedictine Abbey of Maredret\, for a unique illumination workshop led by the sisters of the community. \nUnder the gentle guidance of Mother Abbess\, a specialist in the Maredret style of illumination\, along with Sisters Fidès and Gertrude\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice or discover the delicate art of manuscript illumination in a serene and focused atmosphere. \nPractical information\n\n\nWhere? Maredret Abbey (approximately 1h30 from Brussels) \n\n\nTransport: to be arranged individually \n\n\nSchedule: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \n\n\nLunch: included \n\n\nTo bring: list of materials for illumination \n\n\nLanguage: the event will be held in French \n\n\nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to development@kbr.be. Not yet a Friend of the KBR museum? Join here. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/illumination-workshop-at-maredret-abbey-in-french-reserved-to-friends-of-the-kbr-museum/ LOCATION:Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Friend of the KBR museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ms9961-62-peterborough-f94r-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251104T152217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T100155Z UID:10001985-1776679200-1776688200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Concluding Colloquium – BelgicaWeb Project DESCRIPTION:KBR\, UGhent and UNamur are pleased to invite you to the concluding colloquium of the BelgicaWeb project\, which focusses on improving access to Belgium’s web archives through a sustainable\, user-friendly platform. The project addresses key challenges in legal frameworks\, metadata enrichment\, and user engagement\, while also developing tools to support researchers and institutions working with born-digital heritage. \nThis event brings together project partners\, researchers\, legal experts\, and digital humanities practitioners to share insights and explore future directions for web archiving in Belgium and beyond. \n\n \n Sign up \n\n \nPreliminary programme  \n09:30 – 10:00  Registration \n10:00 – 11:00 BelgicaWeb Project Presentation \nTopics include: \n\nDemo of the BelgicaWeb Access platform & API\n\n\nLegal and ethical considerations\n\n\nMetadata enrichment and interoperability\n\n\nUser engagement and research support\n\n11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break \n11:30 – 12:30 Parallel Panel Discussions \nThematic panels will explore key areas addressed during the BelgicaWeb project\, including: \n\n Legal and policy challenges in web archiving and open access\n\n\nThe role of artificial intelligence in managing and analysing web archives\n\n\nTraining and capacity-building for early-career researchers in digital heritage\n\nAfternoon: pre-conference workshops 2026 International Internet Preservation Consortium Web Archiving Conference (registration required) \nThis colloquium is an opportunity to reflect on the BelgicaWeb project’s contributions to web archiving infrastructure\, legal clarity\, and research support in Belgium. We warmly welcome all interested participants from libraries\, archives\, academia\, and beyond. \nKBR\, UGent and UNamur gratefully acknowledge the support of UGent Delta and BELSPO’s BRAIN 2.0\, whose sponsorship helps make this event possible. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/concluding-colloquium-belgicaweb-project/ LOCATION:KBR\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/belgicaweb-banner-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260331T093837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T110511Z UID:10002049-1776074400-1776092400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:KBR and Bpost celebrate the Queen Elisabeth Competition DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Queen Elisabeth Competition and the 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elisabeth\, KBR is hosting a special event. \nIn collaboration with Bpost\, a new postage stamp will be launched at KBR in tribute to the Queen Elisabeth Competition and will be available for purchase on site. On that day\, you will be able to buy the stamp and have your letters or postcards postmarked at KBR. \nThe stamp pays tribute to Elisabeth of Belgium\, born in 1876\, an important figure in Belgian cultural life. Passionate about music and a violinist herself\, she founded the Eugène Ysaÿe International Competition in 1937\, named after her violin teacher. Since 1951\, it has been known as the Queen Elisabeth Competition\, now one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world. \nThe stamp features a portrait of the Queen holding a violin. In the background is an excerpt from the manuscript score of Eugène Ysaÿe’s Sonata for Two Violins\, a work dedicated to her. The competition’s logo completes the design. On this occasion\, you will also be able to admire the original score in the entrance hall of KBR\, from our rich musical collection\, which served as inspiration for the stamp. \nPractical information\n\nWhen? 13 April\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nWhere? KBR – Gutenberg entrance hall\nPrice? Free admission URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/kbr-and-bpost-celebrate-the-queen-elisabeth-competition/ LOCATION:KBR\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/08-koninginelisabeth-wedstrijd-zegel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251218T145543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103710Z UID:10002000-1775988000-1775998800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Letterlab: Calligraphy & Typography as Art [Fully booked] DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of letters\, calligraphy\, and typography. In this creative workshop\, graphic designer Astrid Fieuws will introduce you to the traditional crafts of printing\, reimagined in a fresh and contemporary way. \nBe inspired by the beautiful manuscripts from the KBR museum and learn to cut\, assemble\, and recombine letters to create your own typographic poster. Together\, we will experiment with shapes\, composition\, and fonts. You will go home with a unique piece that reflects your personal touch. \nNo prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and a desire to create! \n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nAbout the workshop leader\nAstrid Fieuws is a graphic designer and the (grand)daughter of a family of printers. She grew up surrounded by paper and ink—an environment that has profoundly shaped her lasting love for typography\, printmaking and the book arts. In her work today\, she brings together old and new techniques to create contemporary paper goods\, with a strong focus on materiality\, tactility and craftsmanship. \n  \nPractical information\n\nWhen? 12 April 2025\, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm\nWhere? Workshop space near the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €45\n\nAdmission to the KBR museum is included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/letterlab/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/img-8472-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260404T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251010T085854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150016Z UID:10001928-1775311200-1775318400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 April from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 April from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-04-04/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251010T085854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150016Z UID:10001927-1775296800-1775304000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 April from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 April from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-04-04/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260329T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260329T111500 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260224T105235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T105641Z UID:10002028-1774779300-1774782900@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Yoga & Sound in the Nassau Chapel DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday with a moment of calm and inspiration in the centuries-old Nassau Chapel at the KBR museum. \nLed by American yoga teacher Erica Lutes\, this gentle session blends mindful movement with soothing sounds to help you relax\, refocus\, and reconnect. \nDuring Yoga & Sound\, Erica guides you through a series of accessible poses enhanced by soft vibrations and harmonies that bring balance to both body and mind. \nAfter the session\, continue your journey of discovery in the KBR museum\, where the splendour of the Burgundian manuscripts invites you to slow down and marvel at centuries of creativity and craftsmanship. \nA wonderful way to begin your day — energised\, inspired\, and at peace! \n\n \n Buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \n\n\n\nPractical information\n\n\n\nWhen? On 29 March 2026\, from 10.15 to 11.15 AM\nWhere? Nassau Chapel at the KBR museum\nPrice? €15\nLanguage? English\nNote? Please bring your own yoga mat\n\nYour access to the KBR museum is included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/yoga-sound-in-the-nassau-chapel/ LOCATION:KBR museum\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260320T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260320T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T152137Z UID:10001850-1774009800-1774013400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Lunchtime concert : Andrew Byun Yeo\, João Pedro Gonçalves\, Dana Protopopescu DESCRIPTION:Musicians\n\nAndrew Byun\, cello\nJoão Pedro Gonçalves\, cello\nDana Protopopescu\, piano\n\n  \nProgramme\nLuigi Boccherini – Sonata in G Major G.15. \nAntonin Dvorak – Cello Concerto in B Minor Op.104 \nConcert in collaboration with the Queen Elisabeth Chapel \n  \nTickets\nBuy your tickets online to ensure to have a seat. You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counter at the information desk. \n\n \n Buy your ticket URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/lunchtime-concert-yoonsoo-yeo-dana-protopopescu/ LOCATION:Concert\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cello-andrew-byun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260319T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260319T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T101239Z UID:10001700-1773922500-1773926100@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Exclusive Guided Tour of the KBR museum with curator Dr. Ann Kelders DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the KBR Museum with curator Dr. Ann Kelders. Explore the treasures of the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy and discover the museum’s unique polyphonic soundscape—a multisensory journey into the 15th century where manuscripts\, music\, and history come alive through the curator’s expert insights. The tour will be given in Dutch and French. \nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to development@kbr.be. If you’re not yet a Friend of the KBR Museum\, sign up here.  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/exclusive-guided-tour-of-the-kbr-museum-with-curator-ann-kelders-reserved-for-friends-of-the-kbr-museum-2/ LOCATION:Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Friend of the KBR museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2021-09-06-kbr-402-1-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260312T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260213T102228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T134225Z UID:10002020-1773338400-1773352800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Brussels Museums Nocturnes x KBR museum DESCRIPTION:Keep your Thursday evenings free\, because the Brussels Museums Nocturnes are back. Discover a selection of unique museums open exceptionally from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Nocturnes start on Thursday 12 March and run for seven weeks until 23 April. \nThe KBR museum is taking part in the first Nocturne of the series and invites you to experience the Middle Ages in an original way. Step into the world of the Burgundian dukes and be surprised by an exclusive dance initiation in the centuries-old Nassau Chapel. \nYou can also visit the KBR museum that evening without taking part in the dance initiation. The dance workshop is optional and accessible by reservation only. During your visit\, you will discover the exceptional manuscripts of the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy and other masterpieces from the Burgundian period. \nIn the Middle Ages\, dance offered a way to forget one’s worries and celebrate together. During this initiation with the dance group Passi\, you will discover how both the nobility and the common people danced to historical music. From majestic estampies to captivating saltarellos: learn the steps that once filled the halls of the court. No experience required—just the desire to move! \n\n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \n\nPractical information\n\nTime slots?\n\nFR: 6:00 p.m.\, 6:30 p.m.\nNL: 7:30 p.m.\, 8:00 p.m.\nEN: 9:00 p.m.\, 9:30 p.m.\n\n\nReservation? A reservation is required.\nLocation? Nassau Chapel in the KBR museum\nPrice?\n\nActivity ticket 0–25 years: €5\nActivity ticket 26+ years: €8\n\n\n\nAdmission to the KBR museum is included. \n  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/nocturnes-x-kbr/ LOCATION:KBR museum\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Nocturne ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bru2510-0577-social-fb-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251009T133119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T124949Z UID:10001918-1772978400-1772985600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 March er from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2026-03-08/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/258-photo-creativeroom-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251009T133119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T124949Z UID:10001917-1772964000-1772971200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 March er from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2026-03-08/3/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/258-photo-creativeroom-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251009T133119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T124949Z UID:10001916-1772892000-1772899200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 March er from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2026-03-07/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/258-photo-creativeroom-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251009T133119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T124949Z UID:10001915-1772877600-1772884800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 March er from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 March from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2026-03-07/3/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/258-photo-creativeroom-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260306T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260306T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T124213Z UID:10001853-1772800200-1772803800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Lunchtime concert : Class composition and classical writing CrB DESCRIPTION:KBR will host\, on March 6 at 12:30 PM\, the Composition and Classical Writing class from the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles (CrB). This is a perfect opportunity to be moved by the younger generation and to hear them respond to the works of van Rossum and Boesmans. \n  \nCoordination\nMartin Loridan\, Aldo Platteau & Vincent Hepp \nProgramme\nBoesmans – van Rossum – a work from the collections of KBR \n  \nTickets\nFor every concert\, including free concerts\, admission to the concert hall is only possible upon presentation of a ticket. \nBuy your tickets online to ensure to have a seat. You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counter at the information desk. \n\n \n Buy your ticket URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/lunchtime-concert-class-composition-and-classical-writing-crb/ LOCATION:Concert\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/quatuor-fredericvanrossumphilippeboesmans-6mars2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260305T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T101251Z UID:10001702-1772706600-1772712000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Exclusive Visit to Museum Hof van Busleyden DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the KBR museum are invited to an exclusive guided visit of the Museum Hof van Busleyden in Mechelen\, led by the museum’s curators. \nLocated in a beautifully restored Renaissance city palace\, the museum brings the cultural richness of the Burgundian Netherlands to life through art\, music\, and storytelling. \nHighlights include rare manuscripts\, polyphonic music\, and the extraordinary “Besloten Hofjes” (enclosed gardens). As kindred institutions\, the KBR museum and Hof van Busleyden both illuminate the legacy of the Burgundian era—making this visit particularly relevant and enriching. \nThe visit takes place in Dutch and French and is intended for a group of up to 30 participants. Transportation is not included. After the visit\, you will have the opportunity to have lunch on site at your own expense. \nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to development@kbr.be by 13/02/26. If you’re not yet a Friend of the KBR museum\, sign up here.  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/exclusive-visit-to-museum-hof-van-busleyden-reserved-for-the-friends-of-the-kbr-museum/ LOCATION:Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Friend of the KBR museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/museum-hof-van-busleyden-0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260222T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251218T152512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T083903Z UID:10002002-1771754400-1771765200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Booklab: New Life for Paper [Fully booked] DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, graphic designer Astrid Fieuws approaches bookbinding with a fresh perspective\, inspired by the rich book culture of the Burgundian dukes\, which you can discover at the KBR museum. Starting from leftover paper from KBR and from her own studio\, you will get to work creating a unique notebook. \nIn a fully manual\, step-by-step process\, you will assemble your own notebook: from selecting and combining papers to organising\, gluing and finishing the book. No specialised tools are required\, making it easy to apply this technique at home afterwards. \nSpecial attention is given to the grain direction of the paper\, the structure of the book\, and various cover options\, including a reinforced self-cover. You will experiment with materials\, structure and finishing\, and go home with a personal and sustainable object that gives existing paper a new meaning. \nNo prior experience required – just curiosity and a desire to work with your hands! \n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nAbout the workshop leader\nAstrid Fieuws is a graphic designer and the (grand)daughter of a family of printers. She grew up surrounded by paper and ink—an environment that has profoundly shaped her lasting love for typography\, printmaking and the book arts. In her work today\, she brings together old and new techniques to create contemporary paper goods\, with a strong focus on materiality\, tactility and craftsmanship. \n  \nPractical information\n\nWhen? 22 February 2026\, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm\nWhere? Workshop space near the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €45\n\nAdmission to the KBR museum is included. \n  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/booklab/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/img-8475.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260213T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T153454Z UID:10001835-1770985800-1770989400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Lunchtime concert : Maya Levy\, Marina Saiki [sold out] DESCRIPTION:Musicians\n\nMaya Levy\, violin\nMarina Saiki\, piano\n\n  \nProgramme\nRavel – Saint-Saëns \n  \nTickets\n— This concert is sold out — \nBuy your tickets online to ensure to have a seat. You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counter at the information desk. \n\n \n Buy your ticket URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/lunchtime-concert-maya-levy-marina-saiki/ LOCATION:Concert\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/maya-levy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T101301Z UID:10001656-1770898500-1770902100@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Exclusive Visit to the Restoration Workshop of KBR DESCRIPTION:Step behind the scenes of heritage restoration during this exclusive visit to KBR’s restoration workshop. You will discover how the workshop operates and learn about the restoration projects currently underway. \nSpecial attention will be given to the materials and techniques used in medieval bookbinding\, illustrated through the study of several remarkable examples from the library’s collections.  \nA rare opportunity to understand the expertise and precision required to preserve the treasures of the past. \nPlease note that this visit will be conducted in Dutch.\n \nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to development@kbr.be. If you are not yet a Friend of the KBR museum\, sign up here.  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/exclusive-visit-to-the-restoration-workshop-of-kbr-reserved-for-friends-of-the-kbr-museum/ LOCATION:KBR\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Friend of the KBR museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kbr-restauratieatelier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260208T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251006T124910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105330Z UID:10001903-1770559200-1770566400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments/2026-02-08/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251006T124910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105330Z UID:10001902-1770544800-1770552000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments/2026-02-08/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251006T124910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105330Z UID:10001901-1770472800-1770480000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments/2026-02-07/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251006T124910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105330Z UID:10001900-1770458400-1770465600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 7 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 7 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 8 February from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/self-guided-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments/2026-02-07/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/260-photo-creativeroom-crop-1350x635-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBR":MAILTO:music@kbr.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260206T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260206T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T093205Z UID:10001847-1770381000-1770384600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Lunchtime concert : Chamber music class CrB [Fully booked] DESCRIPTION:Coordination\nJean-Marc Fessard \nProgramme\nProgramme to be determined\, featuring a work from the KBR collections \n  \nTickets\nFor every concert\, including free concerts\, admission to the concert hall is only possible upon presentation of a ticket. \nBuy your tickets online to ensure to have a seat. You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counter at the information desk. \n\n \n Buy your ticket URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/lunchtime-concert-chamber-music-class-crb/ LOCATION:Concert\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/musiquedechambrealabibliothequeroyale-6fev2026.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20260205T102844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T124020Z UID:10002016-1770192000-1773075600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Boesmans Wave 26 @ KBR DESCRIPTION:Boesmans Wave 26 @ KBR\nIn February and March\, KBR is joining La Monnaie\, Flagey\, the Brussels Philharmonic\, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels\, the Royal Academy of Belgium\, and the Klara Festival to celebrate the work of Philippe Boesmans (1936–2022) through concerts\, masterclasses\, and lectures. \n\n \n Browse the schedule \n\n \n  \n  \nFor KBR\, what could be more natural and exciting than to be part of this event? In 2021\, KBR helped save seventeen manuscripts by this internationally renowned Belgian composer from being dispersed\, with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation for the acquisition of the collection. Deposited at KBR\, these scores were not only stored in proper conservation materials but also catalogued online\, ensuring their preservation and accessibility. Recently\, they have also been featured on a new website dedicated to the composer. \n\n \n Discover the new website \n\n \n  \n  \nEvent at KBR\nDuring these festive weeks\, KBR will host\, on March 6 at 12:30 PM\, the Composition and Classical Writing class from the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles (CrB). This is a perfect opportunity to be moved by the younger generation and to hear them respond to the works of van Rossum and Boesmans. \n\n \n Info and tickets \n\n \n  \nIllustration © C. De Rijck URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/boesmans-wave-26-kbr/ LOCATION:Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Lecture,Study day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/picture1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20251030T105514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T091611Z UID:10001983-1769940000-1769943600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Yoga & Sound in the Nassau Chapel DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday with a moment of calm and inspiration in the centuries-old Nassau Chapel at the KBR museum. \nLed by American yoga teacher Erica Lutes\, this gentle session blends mindful movement with soothing sounds to help you relax\, refocus\, and reconnect. \nDuring Yoga & Sound\, Erica guides you through a series of accessible poses enhanced by soft vibrations and harmonies that bring balance to both body and mind. \nAfter the session\, continue your journey of discovery in the KBR museum\, where the splendour of the Burgundian manuscripts invites you to slow down and marvel at centuries of creativity and craftsmanship. \nA wonderful way to begin your day — energised\, inspired\, and at peace! \n\n \n Buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nPractical information\n\n\n\nWhen? On 1 February 2026\, from 10 to 11 AM\nWhere? Nassau Chapel at the KBR museum\nPrice? €15\nLanguage? English\nNote? Please bring your own yoga mat\n\nYour access to the KBR museum is included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/yoga-sound/ LOCATION:KBR museum\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260122T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T083608Z UID:10001680-1769084100-1769087700@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Hidden Treasures: Private Visit of the Prints and Drawings Department [full] DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes of KBR’s Prints and Drawings Department during an exclusive tour led by curator Dr. Daan van Heesch. \nThis special opportunity allows you to discover works that are rarely on public display and to learn more about the conservation and research efforts surrounding this remarkable collection.  \nFrom Old Masters to 19th-century and modern treasures\, prepare to be amazed by the richness and diversity of this exceptional graphic heritage.  \nTo reserve your spot\, please email development@kbr.be. Not yet a Friend of the KBR museum? Join here.  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/hidden-treasures-private-visit-of-the-prints-and-drawings-department-reserved-for-friends-of-the-kbr-museum-2/ LOCATION:Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Friend of the KBR museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kbr-376-768x512-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260115T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T204030 CREATED:20250924T151944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T123558Z UID:10001819-1768467600-1768496400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:European Public Domain Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:On the first day of each new year\, a significant amount of heritage enters the public domain. This is the perfect material to make as freely accessible as possible\, although this is not always the case yet. Public Domain Day offers organizations an annual platform to share knowledge and best practices for opening up and making this material (re)usable. \nIn 2026\, we will celebrate the public domain on January 15 at KBR\, together with meemoo and Wikimedia Belgium. We are still working on the program\, but here is an overview: \nProgram\nMorning (9:30 AM – 1:00 PM)You are welcome from 9:00 AM. The program starts at 9:30 AM. \nAfter a plenary session with a keynote by Bartolomeo Meletti (CREATe)\, you can choose between two parallel tracks: \nBelgian Track | European Track \nBelgian TrackWe highlight developments in the public domain in Belgium and beyond. Which recent events have had an impact on the public domain? \nThis session will mostly be in Dutch and will focus on: \n\n\nNew works entering the public domain; \n\n\n(Re)use of public domain material; \n\n\nThe award ceremony of Wiki Loves Heritage Belgium. \n\n\nEuropean TrackIn this English-language session\, we will look at recent actions by partner organizations to protect and strengthen the public domain. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\nCOMMUNIA \n\n\nOpenFuture Foundation: on the latest developments in CommonsDB\, a registry of works in the public domain and with open licenses. \n\n\nPanel by CREATe\, with Kristofer Erickson\, Martin Kretschmer\, Aline Iramina\, Bartolomeo Meletti\, and Séverine Dusollier: on their empirical and theoretical research on the public domain and how it can contribute to policy and practice. \n\n\nLunch (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) \nAfternoon (2:00 PM – 4:50 PM)After lunch\, we will reconvene in a plenary session. In English\, we will discuss practical use cases and professional challenges related to the public domain and the creative reuse of public domain material. \nPresentations \n\n\nTapestries: This free open-source tool allows anyone to create non-linear presentations using web pages\, PDFs\, images\, audio and video files\, and even code running in an emulator. It is a way to bring the wealth of digital objects from Wikimedia Commons\, the Internet Archive\, and Europeana to life. – by Bob Stein \n\n\nThe Graveyard Shift: on public engagement\, copyright\, death dates\, and data – by Annabelle Shaw & Louise McAward-White (British Film Institute) \n\n\nPattern-a-thons: a crowdsourcing event to create and share fashion designs – by Dieter Suls and Stijn Van den Bulck (ModeMuseum Antwerp) \n\n\nRemixing heritage to imagine future sea-level rise scenarios – by Carlo Gaetano (University of Amsterdam) \n\n\nHappy accidents with videos in the public domain – by Björn Wijers \n\n\nWiki Loves Public Domain – by Geert Van Pamel & Maarten Zeinstra \n\n\nQ&ACoffee break \nWorkshops \n\n\nCommonsDB Workshop \n\n\nTapestry Workshop by Bob Stein: Bring your laptop and we will create digital “tapestries” together. It’s easier and much more fun than you think! \n\n\nQ&A \nReception (4:50 PM – 6:00 PM) \nPractical Information\nYou are welcome on January 15\, 2026\, at KBR (Kunstberg 28\, 1000 Brussels)\, or online! The Belgian track (physical only) will mostly be in Dutch. The European track and the afternoon session (both physical and online) will be in English. Participation is free\, but registration via the link below is mandatory. \nDon’t forget to bring your laptop for the workshops. \nRegister before January 7 \n\n \n Registration URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/european-public-domain-day-2026/ LOCATION:KBR\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sleeping-female-copie.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR