--- title: "Witches Museum Brugge - Hekserij & Folklore | The Bruges Explorer" url: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/witches-museum description: "Ontdek de duistere geschiedenis van hekserij in het Witches Museum Brugge. Heksenprocessen, folklore en mysterieuze verhalen uit de middeleeuwen." lang: en --- Terug naar musea (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/musea) Museum · Wollestraat 29 # Witches Museum Brugge Discover the mysterious world of witchcraft in medieval Bruges. This unique museum tells the story of witch trials, folklore, and superstition that dominated the Low Countries for centuries. Tickets & info: https://www.torturemuseum.be/ Verblijf in de buurt: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/onze-verblijven Wollestraat 29, Brugge Dagelijks 10:30 – 18:30 +32 50 73 41 34 ## De Duistere Geschiedenis van Hekserij Tussen de 15e en 18e eeuw werden duizenden mensen, voornamelijk vrouwen, beschuldigd van hekserij in de Lage Landen. Het Witches Museum neemt je mee op een reis door deze donkere periode, waar bijgeloof en angst leidden tot onvoorstelbare wreedheden. Ontdek hoe gewone mensen werden veranderd in zondebokken en hoe de maatschappij werd beheerst door irrationele angsten. ## Wat je ontdekt ### Witch Trials Learn about the infamous witch trials and the stories behind the victims. ### Folklore & Superstition Discover the rituals, amulets, and practices associated with witchcraft. ### Historical Artifacts View authentic objects from the era of witch persecutions. ## Tijdlijn van de Heksenvervolgingen 1450 ### Begin vervolgingen De eerste heksenvervolgingen beginnen in de Lage Landen. 1484 ### Pauselijke bul Paus Innocentius VIII vaardigt de Summis desiderantes affectibus uit. 1486 ### Malleus Maleficarum De beruchte "Heksenhamer" wordt gepubliceerd. 1500-1600 ### Hoogtepunt De heksenvervolgingen bereiken hun hoogtepunt in Europa. 1692 ### Salem De laatste grote heksenprocessen vinden plaats in Salem. ## Bijgeloof & Rituelen Ontdek de mysterieuze wereld van middeleeuwse overtuigingen en de rituelen die werden geassocieerd met hekserij. ### Sabbat Nachtelijke bijeenkomsten waar heksen zouden samenkomen om de duivel te aanbidden. ### Brandstapel De meest gevreesde straf voor veroordeelde heksen in de Lage Landen. ### Toverspreuken Magische formules en bezweringen die heksen zouden gebruiken. ### Boze oog Het geloof dat heksen met één blik onheil konden brengen. ## Hekserij in Brugge Brugge, als één van de belangrijkste steden van de Lage Landen, was niet immuun voor de heksenwaan die Europa in zijn greep hield. In de archieven van de stad zijn talloze documenten bewaard gebleven die getuigen van de processen die hier plaatsvonden. De Oude Steen, waar nu het Torture Museum (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/musea) is gevestigd, diende als gevangenis voor vele beschuldigden. In de kelders werden verdachten ondervraagd en soms gemarteld om bekentenissen af te dwingen. Het Witches Museum vertelt deze lokale verhalen, met authentieke documenten, voorwerpen en reconstructies die een beeld schetsen van het leven tijdens de heksenvervolgingen in Brugge en omstreken. Na je bezoek kun je de andere bezienswaardigheden (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/bezienswaardigheden) van Brugge ontdekken. + ### Combi-ticket Visit both museums at a discount Save €5 ## Praktische Informatie Wollestraat 29, 8000 Brugge Naast het Torture Museum Dagelijks 10:30 - 18:30 7 dagen per week 050 73 41 34 info@torturemuseum.be ## Meer ontdekken in Brugge Frequently asked questions ## Everything you want to know about the Witches Museum The 10 most asked questions by visitors ### What is the Witches Museum in Bruges? ### Where is the Witches Museum located? ### What are the opening hours of the Witches Museum? ### How long does a visit to the Witches Museum take? ### Can I buy a combo ticket with the Torture Museum? ### Is the Witches Museum suitable for children? ### In which languages is the Witches Museum available? ### Is the Witches Museum accessible for wheelchair users? ### Are the witch stories in the museum based on real events? ### What's the difference between the Witches Museum and the Torture Museum? Stay & ride ### Slapen vlakbij het museum Walking distance from the Markt and the Burg — first on the square in the morning. Hotel #### Hotel Karel de Stoute Moerstraat, historic centre A characterful boutique hotel where history meets comfort, in a top location steps from the Markt. Self check-in. Book your stay (https://www.chocolatehotel.be/)from €77 per night Suites #### Chocolate Suites Oude Burg, city centre Not a hotel, a feeling. Ten chocolate-themed suites in the buzzing centre, with king beds, self check-in and a chocolate breakfast. See the suites (https://www.chocolatesuites.be/)from €89 per night Musea: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/musea Geschiedenis van Brugge: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/geschiedenis Bezienswaardigheden: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/bezienswaardigheden Verborgen parels: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/activiteiten/verborgen-parels Onze verblijven: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/onze-verblijven ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Museum", "name": "Witches Museum Brugge", "description": "Ontdek de duistere geschiedenis van hekserij in de Lage Landen. 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You'll discover authentic artefacts, reconstructions of witch trials, and the role of folklore in medieval Bruges." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is the Witches Museum located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The museum is at Wollestraat 29, next to the Torture Museum in the historic centre of Bruges. It's barely a 3-minute walk from the Markt and the Belfry — you can't miss it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours of the Witches Museum?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The museum is open daily from 10:30 to 18:30, 7 days a week, all year round. There are no closing days, not even on public holidays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does a visit to the Witches Museum take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Allow 45 minutes to an hour for a full visit. Take your time to read the informative panels and view the atmospheric reconstructions. Combined with the Torture Museum, expect to spend about 1.5 to 2 hours." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I buy a combo ticket with the Torture Museum?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes! The combo ticket for the Witches Museum and Torture Museum is the most popular option and saves you a good amount compared to two separate tickets. Both museums are right next to each other, so you can easily combine them in one visit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the Witches Museum suitable for children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The museum is suitable for children aged 8 and up. Younger children may find some scenes unsettling. For teenagers it's actually very educational — they learn about medieval justice, superstition and how fear can control a society." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In which languages is the Witches Museum available?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "All the informative panels are available in Dutch, French, English and German. Audio guides are also available in multiple languages for a more detailed experience." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the Witches Museum accessible for wheelchair users?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The museum is housed in a historic building, which limits accessibility. The ground floor is largely accessible, but some rooms require climbing stairs. Contact ahead of time with specific accessibility questions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are the witch stories in the museum based on real events?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the museum is based on documented historical facts. The witch trials in the Low Countries are extensively recorded in city archives. Several trials took place in Bruges, with the Oude Steen (now the Torture Museum) serving as the prison for the accused." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the difference between the Witches Museum and the Torture Museum?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Witches Museum focuses specifically on witchcraft, superstition, folklore and the witch trials. The Torture Museum covers the broader history of medieval justice and punishment methods. Together they tell the complete story of justice in the Middle Ages." } } ] } ] ```