What are the nearest attractions to Groeningemuseum?

Attractions near Groeningemuseum: Canals of Bruges (Brugse Reien) Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) Sint-Janshospitaal (Saint John’s Hospital)

What else should I know about attractions in Bruges?

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Groeningemuseum - What To Know BEFORE You Go

Ways to visit Groeningemuseum

The Groeningemuseum is often overlooked by visitors to Bruges, which is a shame given that it houses works by some of the most revered artists in European history. Here you’ll find pieces by artists the likes of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hugo van der Goes, along with Hieronymus Bosch’sThe Last Judgement. The museum is also home to many pieces by Gerard David, includingThe Judgment of Cambyses, which depicts the corrupt Persian judge Sisamnes being flayed alive.

Things to know before you go to Groeningemuseum

The Groeningemuseum is a must-visit for art lovers.
The entrance fee includes admission to the neighboring Arentshuis, an 18th-century mansion that houses the work of the Belgian-British artist Frank Brangwyn.
An English audio guide is available, and there is detailed information in four languages in each room.
The museum is fully wheelchair-accessible.

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When to visit Groeningemuseum

The Groeningemuseum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm, except on Christmas and New Year's Day. Special events and lectures are held here throughout the year, but they are often conducted in Dutch. Unlike many European art museums, the Groeningemuseum does not suffer from large crowds, even in the peak summer tourist season.

Jan van Eyck’s Madonna with Canon Van der Paele

One of the most famous pieces in the museum is Jan van Eyck’s Madonna with Canon Van der Paele. Completed in 1436, this piece is celebrated for its fine detailing and the use of multiple layers of oil and varnish to achieve texture and depth. It’s considered one of the 15th-century Flemish master’s most ambitious works.

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