Museum of Witchcraft
Museum in Bruges about witches, sorcerers and magic, from ancient Egypt to the witch craze and modern Wicca, with holograms and dolls.
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About the museum
The Museum of Witchcraft, in Dutch “Hekserijmuseum”, is located on the Wollestraat in the historic centre of Bruges, at the same location as the Foltermuseum De Oude Steen. The two museums share a combined ticket.
Witches, sorcerers and magic have fascinated people since the beginning of time. The museum follows this theme from the magicians of ancient Egypt to the witch craze in Europe and modern Wicca. It shows how witches changed from respected goddesses into victims of fear and persecution.
Holograms, lifelike dolls and artefacts provide a historical overview and show how different cultures have viewed witchcraft in the past and present. Special pieces include an original witches' scale from 1638 and a ducking stool, in which suspected women were dunked under water until they confessed to being a witch.
Highlights
- Overview of witches and magic, from ancient Egypt to the witch craze and modern Wicca
- Original witches' scale from 1638
- Ducking stool, used to dunk suspected women under water
- Holograms, lifelike dolls and artefacts
- Combined ticket with the Foltermuseum at the same location
Permanent exhibition
- Heksen, tovenaars en magie – Historical overview of witchcraft with holograms, lifelike dolls and artefacts, including a witches' scale from 1638 and a ducking stool.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Seniors aged 60 and over and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Children up to and including 10 years enter free. |
| Seniors | €7From 60 years. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Families | €25Family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children up to and including 15 years. |
| Combined ticket Foltermuseum and Museum of Witchcraft | €15Both museums are on the Wollestraat at the same location. |
Different rates may apply to (school) groups.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Brugge Dijver
Nearest bus stop: Brugge Dijver. Nearest train station: Brugge.
By car
Parking available
Nearest car park: Parking Pandreitje.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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