Overview
The Gruuthuse Museum is housed in the 15th-century palace of the wealthy Gruuthuse spice merchant family and explores 500 years of Bruges's history. Renovated and reopened in 2019, it displays medieval tapestries, lace, weapons, furniture, and ceramics. The Gothic building itself is an architectural masterpiece, and the private chapel connecting to the Church of Our Lady is particularly striking. The terrace on the second floor offers a beautiful view of the canal and church tower. Admission about EUR 14. 5-minute walk from city centre.
Travel Tips
Combine with the Church of Our Lady (which houses Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child'). Don't miss the canal view from the second-floor terrace.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Bruges, Belgium from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Gruuthuse Museum
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Things to Do in Bruges
Bruges Canal Boat Tour
A 30-minute canal boat ride past medieval buildings, revealing hidden gardens and building rears invisible from the streets — the quintessential 'Venice of the North' experience.
Choco-Story Bruges Museum Visit
An interactive museum tracing chocolate history from cacao origins to Belgian pralines. Includes live chocolate-making demonstrations by a chocolatier and free tastings.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
A romantic horse-drawn carriage ride from Markt Square through Bruges's canals, Béguinage, and Minnewater Park, with the driver narrating the city's history.