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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From stone or bug to masterpiece
The creation of an illuminated manuscript sometimes required several years of preparation. Discover how illuminators transformed their pigments into masterpieces on parchment.
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Toots 100: discover the e-resources about jazz and music
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of jazz legend Toots Thielemans, we compiled a list of our e-resources on jazz, music and musicology.
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Ukiyo-e: discover the digitised collection of Japanese prints
Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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Take part in the Toots Challenge
The Toots Challenge explores Toots’ significance for young musicians by challenging them to work with his music and share their own interpretation with the widest possible audience!
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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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Christine de Pizan: a feminist before her time?
Christine de Pizan is often presented as one of the first feminists in history. How did she become a successful author? What were her favourite topics?
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Statement concerning Ukraine – suspension of the execution of collaborations with the Russian Federation
The Management Committee of Belspo joins the numerous expressions of support from the Belgian and international scientific community regarding the armed conflict in Ukraine.
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KBR to put thousands of books and historic documents online on Google Books
Several thousand works, dating back to the 17th – 19th century, will be made freely accessible in the coming years via Google Books
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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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Reading room open on Saturdays
On Saturdays, you can consult documents if you reserved them at least 2 days in advance. It will not be possible to order documents on site.
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3 automated book scanners to digitise up to 15,000 pages per day
With the purchase of three fully automated book scanners, KBR will be able to expand its […]
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Save the social media of Belgium
Submit social media handles and hashtags that you think should be preserved.
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New search options in our catalogue
your search results in the catalogue now also list content from the e-resources.
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Covid Safe Ticket at KBR: what, where and when?
You no longer need a Covid Safe Ticket.
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Who is following who: the painter or the miniaturist?
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?
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The Nassau Chapel: the story of the court chapel that became a museum (part 2)
The Nassau Chapel took a beating in the 20th century. Read here how the building survived the redevelopment of the Mont des Arts.
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Access conditions for electronic resources will change
Specific access conditions apply for remote access to the e-resources.
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The Nassau Chapel: the story of the court chapel that became a museum (part 1)
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.
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Study room remains open throughout the summer
The study room will remain open throughout the summer months. From 1 July to 31 August, […]
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New acquisition: ‘Aan tafel’ by Jenny Montigny
KBR adds an early drawing by Jenny Montigny (1875-1937) to its collections.
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New e-resources available
The databases Electronic Enlightenment and Oxford Scholarship Online – Philosophy are now available in our reading […]
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White gloves? No thanks.
Find out why we don’t use white gloves to touch books.
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Albert opens its doors on 11 May
Foodies can indulge their taste for gastronomy at albert, the brand-new restaurant on the 5th floor of the KBR building.
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The “Chroniques de Hainaut”: a masterpiece in the shape of a book
For many, the “Chroniques de Hainaut” are the absolute masterpiece from the collection of the Burgundian dukes. But what makes this manuscript so special?
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New e-resources available
You now have free access to the databases ‘Database of Latin Dictionaries’ and ‘International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance’.
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François-Joseph Fétis: 150th anniversary of his death
On 26 March 2021, we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of François-Joseph Fétis. KBR keeps his personal library.
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The archenemy of every manuscript: light
To prevent damage by light, we change the manuscripts in the museum every 6 months. Why? Read all about it right here.
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KBR is open again
The KBR museum and the reading room will open to the public under certain conditions.
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E-resources: changes to the offer
Five new e-resources have been added while some subscriptions have not been renewed.
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Remote access to the e-resources and the digitised collection
You now have remote access to all the digitised newspapers, periodicals and our e-resources.
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More than 100 photo novels online
Browse photo novels that were published between 1955 and 1967.
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Browse 213 manuscripts from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy
Zoom in on amazing miniatures, in full detail.
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KBR museum will open on 18/09/2020
The opening of the KBR museum is postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Vieuxtemps online
KBR digitised some hundred sources on the Belgian composer and put them online.
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Search KBR’s digitised periodicals
Perform full-text searches in KBR’s digitised periodicals.
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