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BIBLIOTHECA WITTOCKIANA - MUSEUM OF BOOKBINDING AND BOOK ARTS

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BIBLIOTHECA WITTOCKIANA - MUSEUM OF BOOKBINDING AND BOOK ARTS
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Address:

Rue du Bémel 23
1150 WOLUWE-SAINT-PIERRE
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Tel.:+32 (0) 2 770 53 33

Fax:+32 (0) 2 762 21 39

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.

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED CAR PARK CAFETERIA CONFERENCE ROOM DOCUMENTATION CENTRE/LIBRARY STORE SENIOR CITIZENS' PASS COCKTAIL/RECEPTION

Opening periods:
  • from Thursday 9 October 2008 to Saturday 28 February 2009 (except on: Monday)
    • TUESDAY-SUNDAY : 10:00-17:00
Visit type: MUSEUM /DISCOVERY

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).

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