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If you’re expecting to visit a yet another history museum, you are in for a surprise! Bruges Historium is all about new technologies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 The Captain\u2019s tip<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcac Want to know more about the history of Bruges?<\/strong> Captain Ulysses highly recommends this free guided tour of the city<\/a><\/mark>. It\u2019s up to you to choose how much you wish to tip the tour guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca4 Looking for an hotel in Bruges ?<\/strong> Be sure to check out the Captain’s article: Where to stay in Bruges ? Advice & recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb Plotting your trip to Bruges?<\/strong> Take a look at Captain Ulysses’ comprehensive article: What to see and do in Athens?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 Planning a family adventure to Bruges?<\/strong> Discover all of the Captain\u2019s top tips in the article: Exploring Bruges with the Kids: Family-Friendly Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Is the Historium in Bruges worth a visit? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is Historium Brugge worth a visit? It’s hard for\nCaptain Ulysses to give a definite answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing is certain though: if you’re expecting to visit yet another history museum, you are in for a surprise! You won’t find anything remotely resembling a dusty exhibition about the city’s history here. Historium Brugge is all about new technologies: that’s both the museum’s greatest quality and biggest flaw! Because while the tour is truly impressive and interactive (virtual reality…), you’ll get out not quite sure whether you have truly learnt anything new about Bruges’ history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a nutshell, if you’re visiting Bruges with kids, then\nthe Historium is most definitely worth a visit. If you’re not,\nthe answer is slighly more complex. Historium Brugge is an interesting\nexperience, but not necessarily an enriching tour, and history lovers\nmight just not be all that impressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It up to you to decide whether\nyou’ll enjoy this type of museum or if you’d rather just pass! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting the Historium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Historium’s building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Historium is housed in a stunning\nNeo-Gothic building in Bruges’ city centre, on the Market Place (the Markt).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though it dates back to 1902, it is located on the exact spot\nwhere the Medieval Waterhalle used to stand. This old warehouse was\nthe hub for local trade. It was knocked down in 1787 and\na Provincial Palace was built in its place, but the building burned down less than\na century later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Historium Story: an interactive tour experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Historium Story takes visitors on a journey through 15th century Bruges\nthrough the story of Jacob, an apprentice of famous painter Jan van Eyck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the van Eyck’s iconic painting ‘Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele’,<\/em>\nthe story follows Jacob’s quest\nthroughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour takes visitors through 7 thematic rooms\nas Jacob’s story unravels. Each room offers a multi-sensory immersion\nin Medieval Bruges and gives visitors an overview of what the people’s lives were like in 1435, from\nthe city’s docks to Jan van Eyck’s worksop, and even Bruges ancient\nopen to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Jacob’s story is quite compelling,\nCaptain Ulysses regretted that lack of actual historical information\nprovided throughout the tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Historium Exhibition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the Historium Story, the museum includes\na short, factual exhibition on the city’s golden age. It briefly\npresents the people’s daily lives, Bruges’ architecture\nand fortifications as well as the city’s economic vitality in the Middle-Ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panoramic terrace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the Historium’s greatest assets is also\nthe panoramic terrace which offers a magnificent view on\nquite simply breathtaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While visitors must pay to access tothe Historium Tower,\naccess to the panoramic terrace is included in the standard ticket, so\nyou might as well enjoy it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Historium Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll have to pay an extra 7 \u20ac to acess the Historium\nTower, which stands right by the Historium. The tower is 35 meters (115 ft) high,\nand offers a 360-degree view of the city’s historical centre. But you’ll\nhave to earn it and climb 145 steps to get to\nviewing platform, which is perched 26 meters (85 ft) above the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be warned: the stairway and the viewing platform are quite\nnarrow. If you’re afraid of heights or claustrophobic,\nyou might want to pass!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children under 14 are not allowed\nto visit the Historium Tower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Historium Virtual Reality: a virtual tour of Medieval Bruges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visitors are invited to step in a virtual reality booth where\nthey’ll travel back in time and spend 8 minutes in\nMedieval Bruges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duvelorium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As Captain Ulysses is quite the beer lover, he most definitely\nenjoyed the Duvelorium, a bar sponsored by beer brand Duvel and housed\nwithin the Historium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As is to be expected, the drinks are quite expensive\nbut feel free to drop by, if only\nto have a look. The interior design is gorgeous.\nCaptain Ulysses particularly enjoyed the chandelier made of empty beer bottles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Historium is located on the Market Place, in the very centre\nof the city. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm. St\nadmission is at 5pm, one hour before closing time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visitors are free to chose between 3 different types of tickets:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Explorer Ticket<\/em> includes acess to the Historium Story and the Historium\nExhibition. Prices are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n