Reopening of the KBR Museum on May 23, 2025

New musical experience

At the KBR Museum, visitors are immersed in the fascinating cultural, artistic, and intellectual life of our regions from the 14th to the 16th century. In addition to the often beautifully illuminated manuscripts from the library of the Burgundian dukes, KBR showcases a regularly changing selection of manuscripts, prints, paintings, sculptures, and objects from its rich heritage collections, as well as from partner institutions.

With the project Polyphonic Masters, the museum introduces a new, multi-voiced story. We tell how Franco-Flemish polyphonists, much like the Flemish Primitives in painting and the miniaturists in manuscripts, played a prominent role in the Low Countries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Our regions set the musical tone: our composers, singers, and musicians built international careers and worked at the courts of popes and monarchs. Franco-Flemish polyphony was the leading export product of the time.

Connection with Brussels

Polyphony is brought to life in various parts of the museum through interactive and innovative means. Additionally, the new elevator—linking the Mont des Arts to the KBR rooftop terrace and set to open in spring 2025—will also set the tone. On the way to the best view of Brussels, visitors will hear voices echoing through the vibrant and diverse capital. The rooftop terrace will feature an interactive installation incorporating the sounds of Brussels—an ideal prelude to the masterpieces in the KBR Museum.

Partners

The Polyphonic Masters project is made possible with the support of Visit Flanders and is realized in collaboration with the Alamire Foundation, the International Center for the Study of Music in the Low Countries. The innovative scenography and digital applications are developed by Wondering, 3CS, and Create.

Save the date

With this renewed musical focus on Burgundian-Habsburg culture, we invite you to discover the magic of polyphonic music. Mark the public opening date—May 23, 2025—in your calendar and be enchanted by the polyphonic sounds in the KBR Museum.

Practical information

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Closed on Mondays & public holidays

Tickets

  • €11: Standard
  • €8: 65+, students, groups >15 persons
  • Free: -18 years, museumPASSmusées, Belgian teachers (Lerarenkaart/ carte PROF), visitors with a disability (+ 1 accompanying adult), jobseekers, ICOM card, Brussels Card

Guided tours

  • Guided tours in Dutch, French and English. Reservation at least 3 weeks in advance.
  • 1h30, max. 15 persons per group
  • €85 during the week
  • €95 during the weekend
  • + € 8 per person (ticket)


Museum tour
In English, Dutch, French, and German. Discover the offer for families and school groups on our website.

Location
KBR museum
Mont des Arts 28

1000 Brussels

Assemblage des logos de la fondation Alamire et de Toerisme Vlaanderen