Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal Bruges: Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
ID: GYG538433-931994
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
1 days
Description
A place you visit with your heart.
The new St John’s Hospital Museum extends a warm welcome to all of its visitors. Step inside this 12th-century hospital and immerse yourself in the history of care (and caring).
Can you feel the heartbeat of the millions of visitors who came before you? Since the Middle Ages, this place has been a warm haven for anyone who needed care or somewhere to sleep. Hospitality is literally interwoven with the hospital's DNA. Today, the hospital is welcoming you.
At the museum, you will discover some fascinating old art, the hospital collection and masterpieces by contemporary artists like Berlinde De Bruyckere and Patricia Piccinini, complemented by some gripping stories and testimonies as to hospitality and empathy.
Let yourself be enthralled by the world-famous Memling collection too. Hans Memling, one of the best-known Flemish primitives, created a number of his major works specially for St John's Hospital. It has been the home of these works since the 15th century.
Finish off your visit to the St John’s Hospital Museum with a look inside the old hospital pharmacy with an authentic 17th-century interior and herb garden.
Highlights
- Explore Memling's exquisite masterpieces and surprising contemporary artworks
- Marvel at the well-preserved medieval architecture
- Step into the apothecary to learn about past medicinal practices
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children under 13 can obtain a free ticket at the box office.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
