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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. The house also has a romantic garden and organic kitchen garden. Next to the entrance, Jan Fabre’s 'The Man who Gives a Light’  tries to ignite the visitors’ interest in poetry.

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. Next to the entrance, Jan Fabre’s 'The Man who Gives a Light’  tries to ignite the visitors’ interest in poetry.

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Time information

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 22 April 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 10 June 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 25 December 2018
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
Last admission is 30 min. before closing time.

Groups

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 22 April 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 10 June 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 25 December 2018
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
Last admission is 30 min. before closing time.

Schools

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 12:30 h / 13:30 - 17:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 22 April 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 10 June 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 17:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 12:30 h , 13:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 25 December 2018
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
Last admission is 30 min. before closing time.

Price information

Individuals

Adults € 4,00
seniors 65+ € 3,00
youth up to 25 years € 3,00
youth up to 17 years € 0,00
Museum friends € 0,00
Museum pass € 0,00

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

visitbruges@brugge.be 

 

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