Historium, Bruges

Name: Historium
Address: Markt 1, Bruges, 8000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 50 27 03 11

#32 among attractions in Bruges

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Tourist information

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Facts and practical information

Historium (address: Markt 1) is a place located in Bruges (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°12'33"N latitude and 3°13'30"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Historium is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Markt (bus, 1 min walk), Brugge (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Provinciaal Hof (gothic revival architecture, 1 min walk), Markt (square, 2 min walk), Provostry of St. Donatian (baroque architecture, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°12'33"N, 3°13'30"E

Address

Markt 1Centrum (Sint-Walburgakerk)Bruges 8000 Belgium

Contact

+32 50 27 03 11

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Day trips

Historium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Groeningemuseum, St. Salvator's Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Historium open?

Historium is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Historium?

Nearby attractions include Provinciaal Hof, Bruges (1 min walk), Markt, Bruges (2 min walk), Provostry of St. Donatian, Bruges (2 min walk), Belfry, Bruges (2 min walk).

How to get to Historium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historium:

Bus

Markt • Lines: Stad Brugge Centrumshuttle (1 min walk)
Brugge Markt • Lines: 12, 14, 43 (1 min walk)

Train

Brugge (24 min walk)
Brugge-Sint-Pieters (36 min walk)