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BIBLIOTHECA WITTOCKIANA - MUSEUM OF BOOKBINDING AND BOOK ARTS
- Address:
Rue du Bémel 23
1150 Brussels (WOLUWE-SAINT-PIERRE) - MAPS: Google Maps
- Tel.: +32 (0) 2 770 53 33
- Fax: +32 (0) 2 762 21 39
- Email : info@wittockiana.org
The Bibliotheca Wittockiana houses one of the most beautiful and prestigious binding collections in the world. Created by a passionate booklover, it is the only institution of its kind in Belgium and abroad. The permanent exhibition, which can only be visited by appointment, includes more than 3000 art bindings from 16th to the 21st century. The Wittockiano organises about four temporary exhibitions a year on bookbinding and book arts. The documentation library and the reading hall are accessible to the public. Permanent exhibition on rattles.
- All year round
- Tuesday-Saturday : 10:00-17:00
- Closed on Sundays
- Closed on Mondays
- Closed on public holidays
Comment:
Guided tours for groups up to 20 people on request. (Temporary exhibitions € 50,- during the day and € 100,- after 5 pm. Visit to the collections and the reserve € 200,-).
Closed on public holidays.
Streetcar: 36 / Tram: 39, 44
Extra information:
Admission free for children (-12 years).
Special rates for Senior card holders (€ 1,5).
