Bruegelmuseum
Museum in a gentleman's house on the Markt in Peer, with life-size reproductions of all paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
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About the museum
The Bruegelmuseum is dedicated to Pieter Bruegel the Elder and is located on the Markt in Peer, in the gentleman's house De Beer. The building has a neoclassical appearance from the 19th century, but its core belongs to the oldest houses in the town. It was formerly one whole with the neighbouring property at Markt 17.
Where Bruegel was born exactly, nobody knows for certain. One tradition places his birth around 1525 in Grote-Brogel, near Peer, but there is no proof for this. In 2006 Peer brought an exhibition from Brussels to the town with life-size reproductions of all 41 paintings by the master. Around these reproductions a permanent museum was set up in 2008.
In the museum you see Bruegel's work, whose originals hang scattered across the world, brought together in one place. A short documentary examines whether Bruegel was really born in Peer, with photographer Michiel Hendryckx and artist Koen Vanmechelen among those speaking.
Highlights
- Life-size reproductions of all paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Documentary on whether Bruegel was born in Peer
- Audio guide in Dutch, French, German and English
- Family treasure hunt for children and their parents
- Gentleman's house De Beer with an old core and a 19th-century façade
Permanent exhibition
- Het volledige werk van Pieter Bruegel de Oude in reproductie – The Bruegelhuis displays life-size reproductions of all paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, supplemented by a documentary on whether he was really born in Peer.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Toerisme Peer
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3Holders of the Pieterpas (€3) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions of persons with a European Disability Card enter free. |
| Groups | €1.50 per personGuided visit (about 2 hours): €1.50 per person plus €70 for the guide, with a maximum of 20 people per group. |
| Family treasure hunt (per family) | €6€3 with the Pieterpas; duration about 1 hour. |
| School trip (guide fee) | €70Free for schools from Peer; duration about 1.5 hours. |
The price of €6 per person includes an audio guide in Dutch, French, German and English.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
With the family treasure hunt (about 1 hour, €6 per family), children discover the world and the stories behind Pieter Bruegel's paintings together with their parents, in a playful way, with all kinds of hands-on activities.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The centre of Peer can be reached daily by De Lijn lines 33 (Neerpelt–Genk), 48 (Hasselt–Peer) and 26 (Maaseik–Leopoldsburg); extra lines run on school days. The nearest railway station is Neerpelt; from there line 33 goes to Peer (about 26 minutes). You can also take the train to Genk and then the bus (line 33) to Peer (about 33 minutes).
Peer lies on the N73. By car, follow the Centrum signs.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes (NL, FR, DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | You can book a guided visit or a school trip via visit@peer.be, 011 61 16 02 or at the desk of Toerisme Peer (Markt 3, box 2). |
