Bruges · Burg and around
Stadhuis (City Hall)
One of the oldest city halls in the Low Countries, with a Gothic hall and an exhibition on Bruges and the sea.
- 1 h
- €8
- Booking: not needed
- Burg and around
Data checked on November 3, 2026
Building began in 1376 and took until 1421. A large staircase leads to the Gothic hall on the first floor, with early 20th-century murals of the history of Bruges and a vault with polychrome consoles from the 14th century. The historical room shows the history of Bruges and the sea, with an augmented reality model. Downstairs hang portraits of mayors, kings and emperors.
What to look for
- Gothic hall with murals
- Polychrome vault consoles
- Historical room on Bruges and the sea
- Portraits of rulers
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
Open daily from 09:30 to 17:00, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. It is closed on 25 December, 1 January and Ascension Day, and closes at 16:00 on 24 and 31 December. Part of it is closed on the last Monday of each month (except July) for the city council, and for weddings, which can happen on Tuesday mornings, Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Source: Musea Brugge (Stadhuis), checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €8. The standard ticket is 8 euros (7 under 26, 4 under 18, free under 13). It also gives access to the Brugse Vrije at the weekend within seven days.
Getting there
Tip
If you buy the ticket on a weekday you can return at the weekend within seven days to see the Brugse Vrije with the same ticket.