Landmarks

Museum Sint-Janshospitaal Entry Ticket

Explore Sint-Janshospitaal, Europe's oldest preserved hospital, at your own pace and dive into Bruges medical history in this former care complex.

Begin at the main museum entrance during opening hours, then move freely between rooms and spaces, choosing how long to spend in each section.

Roam galleries with the Memling collection and contemporary works, then visit the 17th-century pharmacy and herb garden plus Wi-Fi and museum shop.

Head up to the Closer to Memling attic while kids enjoy the play area and Sam's Secret audio trail, then browse the museum shop.

Entry to Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Access to the Memling collection

Access to contemporary artworks by artists such as Berlinde De Bruyckere and Patricia Piccinini

Access to the Closer to Memling Experience in the attic (ages 7 and above)

Access to the 17th-century hospital pharmacy and herb garden

Access to Children's Hospital play area (ages 2.5 and above)

Children's audio tour Sam's Secret (ages 6 and above)

Guide for group or class visits

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Museum Sint-Janshospitaal at your own pace, from the Memling collection to an attic experience and a 17th-century hospital pharmacy.

Getting started

Enter Museum Sint-Janshospitaal with your standard entry ticket and move directly into the main exhibition spaces at your own pace. You can collect the children's audio tour Sam's Secret at the ticket desk if you are visiting with kids aged 6 and above. Strollers and wheelchairs can be brought inside, and the lift lets you access different levels without stairs.

What to expect

Museum Sint-Janshospitaal is a historic hospital site transformed into a museum that combines art, heritage, and family-friendly spaces. You will move through galleries, the attic, and the former hospital pharmacy, with options for children, schools, and visitors with access needs.

Features

Memling & contemporary art: See Hans Memling's collection alongside contemporary works by Berlinde De Bruyckere and Patricia Piccinini in the former hospital setting.

Closer to Memling & kids' play: Visit the Closer to Memling Experience for ages 7+, while children aged 2.5+ can enjoy the Children's Hospital play area.

Pharmacy & herb garden: Visit the authentic 17th-century pharmacy and herb garden, with folding chairs, wheelchairs, and resting points available throughout the museum.

Audio tours & tactile model: Pick up Sam's Secret for children aged 6+, or use descriptive, text-based, and tactile resources supporting visitors with different accessibility needs.

Sensory & mobility support: Use sensory kits, lifts, accessible toilets, and stroller-friendly facilities, with a nappy-changing table also available on site.

Wi-Fi & museum shop: Use free Wi-Fi, park your bicycle, then browse books, gifts, and mementos at the museum shop.

Free entry: Children under 13 and primary and secondary school groups receive free admission, making the museum suitable for family and school visits.

What to bring

E-ticket: Bring your e-ticket, as it is required for entry to the venue.

Accessibility

Audio & visual support: Use the descriptive audio tour or text-based version, with content designed to support different accessibility needs.

Tactile support: Feel your way around with a tactile model of Sint-Janshospitaal and its surrounding area.

Sensory support: Sensory kits are available for neurodiverse visitors who benefit from additional sensory support during their visit.

Mobility support: Use the lift, free folding chairs, wheelchairs, and resting points available throughout the museum.

Family facilities: Stroller access, free toilets, a nappy-changing table, and a children's play area make family visits easier.

Additional information

Opening hours: The museum is open daily from 9:30am to 5pm and closes sharply at 5pm.

Weekly closure: The museum is closed every Monday.

Changed timings: The museum is only open till 4pm on 24 December and 31 December. On Ascension Day the museum is open until 12:30pm.

Closures: The museum is closed on 25 December and 1 January.

Wheelchair access routes: Access paths are independently wheelchair accessible and the entrance is accessible with assistance.

Onsite lift: A spacious, wheelchair accessible lift connects the museum floors.

Visual support: Visitors with visual impairments can use a tactile model and a descriptive audio tour of the surroundings.

Hearing support: Visitors with hearing impairments can request the audio tour in a text version.

Neurodiverse support: Neurodiverse visitors can request sensory kits during their visit.

Free tickets: Children under 13 years old and primary and secondary schools receive free admission.

Group visit timing: Group visits can start no later than 3pm since the museum closes at 5pm.

Free ticket reservations: If you are entitled to a free ticket, you must still make a separate reservation for each museum.

Visitor facilities: Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, park your bicycle on site, and browse books and gifts at the museum shop.

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