Explore the Historium in Burges at your own pace, as you absorb tales of medieval romance, history, and culture with a trusty audio guide.
Highlights
Highlights
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Fall in love with love as the Historium in Burges takes you back to the golden era of medieval Europe, with ample time to explore every corner.
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Let your audio guide narrate tales of romance and history in 10 languages, as you navigate 7 themed rooms depicting tales from the bygone era.
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Witness how historians and designers brought the past back to life with technology as you explore the Historium Exhibition.
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Upgrade your tour with a VR experience that takes you through Waterhalle, St.Donatian's Church, and other medieval gems long gone.
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Fun fact: The Markt, where the Historium stands proud, was a societal hotspot that hosted fairs, markets, and even public executions.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry into Bruges Historium
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Access to Story & Exhibition
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Audio guide (in 10 languages)
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Historum Virtual Reality (Optional)
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Access to Historium Tower
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
Richelandet
Mar, 2024
Your Experience
Your Experience
Romance etched on historic walls
With an audio guide narrating an epic love story in 10 languages, journey into this past as you explore the Historium. Plunge into the history of Burges as you explore 7 intrinsically designed rooms, each depicting unique aspects of life and culture from the medieval past.
Gather tidbits of information in every room that'll make you say, 'Wow, Burges was and is pretty cool!' Peek into Jan van Eyck's studio to see how he created his masterpiece 'Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele'. Visit Huis ter Beurze, once home to the Van der Beurse family, and the world's first stock exchange.
The Historium is cooler when you fly
Upgrade your experience to include a virtual reality tour. Spend 10 minutes sailing and flying over iconic landmarks showcasing medieval architecture like St. Donatian's Cathedral. Take a minute to come back to reality and accept that you never did leave your seat.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be exploring a lot.
What's not allowed
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Your pets are sadly not welcome on this tour.
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Children aged 6 and under are not allowed to experience the VR show.
Accessibility
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The venue is wheelchair accessible and has free wheelchairs you can rent.
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This tour might not be suitable for those sensitive to audio-visual effects or having claustrophobia.
Additional information
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The Historium VR experience is not recommended for children aged 11 and under.
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The audio guide is available in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese-Mandarin & Japanese.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show valid ID.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your ticket at Historium Bruges, Ticket Booth.
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Address: Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium.
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