Historium Bruges

A top place to visit when in Bruges, great for families, couples and individuals alike. The facility and concept is just fantastic and is executed with precision. Take a moment, whilst on the tourist trail, to step I side this venue and learn about the historical Bruges and what an economical and political centre it was in the middle ages. Great staff, the VR part is a part you will not want to miss and access to the upper balcony, you will have some of the finest views out onto the Grote Market. I hope this continues to enjoy the success it deserves and help us appreciate how and why Bruges became the aesthetically pleasing city it is.

Finally, I made it to Bruges! This magical little town has been on my bucket list forever, and being there felt like stepping into a fairytale. The cobblestone streets, charming canals, and storybook buildings were even more beautiful in person. I spent hours just walking, exploring quiet corners, sipping hot chocolate, and enjoying the crowd. The same taxi driver who picked up from the train station, was the same one to drop us too hahaha it was a funny story behind it .. but it made a good ending of a raining day there. It’s one of those places that stays with you. I’m so glad I finally made it, and I already know I’ll be coming back!!

It was a pleasant experience that started with a virtual reality show (I highly recommend it). It is not a museum per se but rather an educational history spot. It is entertaining with lots of videos to watch as you walk through the various "rooms" telling the story. The bar in the historium has a very nice patio to enjoy a beer or two!

A must do if you’re visiting Bruges! A great interactive experience available in many languages and the VR experience was unbelievably interesting and cool. The staff are so welcoming, helpful and friendly too. There are great views from the balcony and a great bar with views of the square. If you purchase a ticket you also have access to the bathrooms for the full day which is a great benefit too.

Where do I start? What even is this place and who is it for? The VR part was solid--would recommend. The next part was these 9 rooms where you follow the most boring story. Like who wrote this and why? It was so bad. The 9 rooms felt like the line for a Disney ride, yet you get to the end and there's no ride. At the end, there's a cool view and beer tasting room. However, the expensive ticket didn't even include a beer sample (at least, if it did, it wasn't posted). Super lame experience. I really just don't get why anyone would want to see this! Do the VR and skip the rest!

A fantastic experience in the heart of Bruges! The Historium blends storytelling, multimedia, and virtual reality to take you back to the 15th century. You follow the journey of Jacob, an apprentice of painter Jan van Eyck, through beautifully designed rooms that recreate medieval life with sights, sounds, and even scents. The VR experience is a real highlight — flying over historical Bruges was breathtaking. It’s well-organized, family-friendly, and engaging without being too long (about 1 to 1.5 hours). The optional tower visit also gives you a great panoramic view of the city. It’s not a traditional museum with ancient artifacts, but more of an immersive experience — perfect if you enjoy interactive history. Slightly pricey, but worth it for the quality and creativity. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Bruges for the first time!

We did the VR and tower version. On the VR part you sat down on a bench and then it told a story of Bruges in its heyday. Wasn't bad. Then you were given a headsets and you went in seven different rooms where a story was told about Jacob and Anna. It was interesting. Then there was the museum part which you could get information through your headset by putting a number in. Amazing thing was normally you finish in the obligatory shop but here you went into a bar. Well it's Belgium .

Excellent experience, the tower is cool, you can skip the vr experience, buy do not skip the themed rooms with the cool story. Worth the price.