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Gezellemuseum

This literary and biographical museum about the life of Guido Gezelle (1830- 1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets, was established in the house where he was born, situated in a peaceful working-class district of the city. In addition to displays about his life and works, there are also temporary presentations about (literary) art. Next to the house there is a romantic garden, with Jan Fabre’s The Man Who Gives a Light as the main attraction (temporarily removed for restauration).

Collection

Visitors can discover Gezelle’s life and work through a number of manuscripts, photos, and books, personal objects, and writing desk. The beautiful garden, which included an organic kitchen garden, is an ode to the nature that so inspired Gezelle.

Museum

The focus of the museum is the work of language virtuoso Guido Gezelle. Five themes are used to shed light on his work: nature, religion, friendship, language and folklore, tradition and renewal. Gezelle wrote poetry above all but he also wrote prose, articles for literary magazines, and political polemics. His versatility also expressed itself in the way he wrote: he knew the conventions, but was not afraid of experimenting. This did not go unnoticed by authors such van Ostaijen, the Vijftigers, and Claus, whose work is also featured here. Literature also forms the basis for the temporary exhibitions.

History

This was originally the country house of a rich Brugian merchant, where Gezelle’s father worked as a gardener and his family had simple accommodation. The house dates from the 16th century and the surrounding estate initially extended as far as the residential area of Gezellewarande. The house was recently carefully restored and looks once again as it did during Gezelle’s youth. The garden is a true oasis of peace.

As well as displays on the life and works of the famous Flemish poet, the birthplace of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899) also hosts temporary exhibitions about literature. The house also has a romantic garden and organic kitchen garden, where visitors can see Jan Fabre’s piece 'The Man who Gives Fire'(temporarily removed for restauration).

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Time information

from 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2017
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
additional opening dates
  • 25 May 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 )
  • 17 April 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 5 June 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 2 April 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 10 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 13:00 )
  • 21 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2017
  • 25 December 2016
  • 25 December 2017
  • 1 January 2018
  • 25 December 2018
Last admission: 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Groups

from 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2017
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
additional opening dates
  • 25 May 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 )
  • 17 April 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 5 June 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 2 April 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 10 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 13:00 )
  • 21 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2017
  • 25 December 2016
  • 25 December 2017
  • 1 January 2018
  • 25 December 2018
Last admission: 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Schools

from 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2017
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 17:00
additional opening dates
  • 25 May 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 )
  • 17 April 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 5 June 2017 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 2 April 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
  • 10 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 13:00 )
  • 21 May 2018 ( 09:30 - 12:30 , 13:30 - 17:00 )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2017
  • 25 December 2016
  • 25 December 2017
  • 1 January 2018
  • 25 December 2018
Last admission: 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

  • The return of Jan Fabre's 'The man who gives a light’ (from 5th May)

    1999 was the Gezelle Year, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of the poet Guido Gezelle. During this tribute year, Jan Fabre’s sculpture 'The man who gives a light’ was first put on display in the garden of the Gezellemuseum. Fabre, a huge fan of Gezelle’s work, formulated his message to the public concisely: “In the same way I got fire from Gezelle through his poems and their imagery, so I hope to pass on fire to other people through my work." After fifteen years, the sculpture was badly in need of restoration. On the eve of BRUTAAL, the literary festival in Bruges, the restored sculpture will be reinstalled in a new spot in the garden of the Gezellemuseum.

Price information

Individuelen

Adults € 4,00

Locatie

Rolweg 64 , Brugge
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Location

Accessibility
  • Establishment partly accessible Establishment partly accessible
Facilities
  • Garden Garden
  • Free toilets Free toilets
  • Accessible for prams Accessible for prams

Contact & Informatie

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Tourist information

Tel. +32 (0)50 44 46 46
Fax +32 (0)50 44 46 45
toerisme@brugge.be 

Infokantoren

  • Information office Markt (Historium)
    Markt 1 8000 Brugge today van 10:00 tot 17:00
  • Information office 't Zand (Concertgebouw)
    't Zand 34 8000 Brugge today van 10:00 tot 17:00
  • Information office Stationsplein (Station)
    Stationsplein 8000 Brugge today van 10:00 tot 17:00
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