From Goddess to Dreaded Witch

The Fascinating History of Magic and Witchcraft

In brief....

Original

Original ducking stool from
1638, the only ducking stool in Europe! The witches’ scales were a medieval instrument used to supposedly determine whether someone was a witch

Masterpiece

A bronze masterpiece of the god Pan. Pan is the Greek god of wild nature, shepherds and flute playing, often depicted with bucking legs, horns and a playful fearsome appearance.

Versatile

Several altars, dozens of paintings hundreds of artifacts, several holograms, lifelike dolls and historical information and facts from that terrible period.

The great delusion surrounding the witch and magic formed from

the 14th century,

Odyssee van Homerus
heksenverbranding

Tickets

thematic overview

Tickets from 7 euros

Children under 6 free, students and seniors at 7 € and various combo tickets from 15 €.

Opening Hours

Our opening hours move with the rhythm of Bruges. We open at 10:30am and close at 6:30pm.

All year

You are welcome all year round. Except for December 25 and January 1, we take a short break.

De diensten in het heksenmuseum te Brugge

Immerse yourself ...

Immerse yourself in this highly educational mysterious odyssey between witches and mages, voodoo, shamanism and wicca.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to help you with any questions you may have. Here are some frequently asked questions.

This website does not offer the ability to book online. We are happy to refer you to our partners' ticket systems or sales at the casse.

Yes, the museum is located in one of the side streets of the main market of Bruges.

Yes, A modern sanitary block is provided within the museum buildings.

Bruges has numerous museums and attractions. Highly recommended is the "torture museum" for which there are several combo tickets. This museum is located at the street side entrance.

Route description

The Witch Museum is located on the Steendam, specifically at 29 Wolle Street. The Steendam in Bruges is known for its historic charm and central location. Convenient landmarks at the same address are the “Belgian Waffles” restaurant and the “torture museum.”