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GROENINGE MUSEUM The Groeninge Museum offers a varied overview of the history of Belgian plastic arts. Although the Flemish Primitives are a high point, you will also marvel at top 18th and 19th-century neoclassical pieces, masterpieces from Flemish Expressionism and post-war modern art. OPENING TIMES > Tuesday to Sunday, 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.; tickets till 4.30 p.m. (Open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday) 20
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Bruges Museums Although the Flemish Primitives are undoubtedly Bruges’ showpiece attraction, museum devotees in search of much more will not be disappointed. Indeed, the choice is truly magnificent. From contemporary plastic art by way of Michelangelo’s world-famous Madonna and Child to a sumptuous Burgundian palace. It’s all there for you to discover!
1/1, 2/6 (afternoon) and 25/12. Due to the dismantling of the Van Eyck to Dürerr exhibition and the partial renovation of the building, the museum will be closed from 1/2/2011 up to and including 31/5/2011 (with reservation). ADMISSION > Including Arentshuis: € 8.00; 65+: € 6.00. Children under 6: free. Youngsters under 26: € 1.00; Brugge City Card: free INFORMATION > Dijver 12, www.museabrugge.be CITY CARD
ARENTSHUIS In this elegant 18th-century town house with its picturesque garden the work of the versatile British artist Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) is on display on the top floor. Brangwyn’s talent as an architect, painter and designer of glassware, furniture and jewellery is breathtaking. The ground floor is the setting for temporary plastic art exhibitions. 02
OPENING TIMES > Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.; last tickets: 4.30 p.m. (Open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday) ADDITIONAL CLOSING DATES > 1/1, 2/6 (afternoon) and 25/12 ADMISSION > € 2.00; 65+: € 1.00; children under 6: free; youngsters under 26: € 1.00; combination ticket with Groeninge Museum possible; Brugge City Card: free INFORMATION > Dijver 16, www.museabrugge.be CITY CARD
BRUGGEMUSEUM-CITY HALL Bruges’ City Hall (1376) is one of the oldest in the Netherlands. It is from here that the city has been governed for more than 600 years. An absolute masterpiece is the Gothic Hall with its late 19th-century murals and polychrome vault. The adjoining historic hall calls up the city council’s history with a number of authentic documents and works of art. A multimedia exhibition on the ground floor illustrates the evolution of the Burg square. OPENING TIMES > Daily: 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.; last tickets: 4.30 p.m. 38