Bibliotheca Wittockiana - Bookbinding and Book Arts Museum
- Address:
Rue du Bémel 23
1150 Brussels (WOLUWE-SAINT-PIERRE) - MAPS: Google Maps
- Opening Dates
- All year round
- Tuesday-Sunday : 10:00-17:00
- Closed on public holidays
- All year round
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.
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
Admission free for children (-12 years).
Special rates for Senior card holders (€ 1,5).
