Step into the fascinating world of Freemasonry at the Belgian Museum of Freemasonry, where history, symbolism and ideals converge. Housed in the elegant 18th-century Dewez House, the museum invites visitors to discover a rich and often misunderstood heritage that has profoundly shaped Belgian and European society. A place of reflection and dialogue, the museum offers an engaging journey into an initiatory tradition that continues to resonate in today’s world.
Description of the Masonic Collection
Documents, books, paintings and sculptures evoke the distant past and present. They demonstrate the struggle for emancipation to which Freemasonry has contributed in helping to shape our societies. Illustrious personalities and their important contributions are highlighted. The collection further refers to the anti-Masonic movements that raged under totalitarian regimes by taking the lives of many men and women. This witnesses of the heroism performed by many Freemasons in the name of liberty, fraternity and equality, the fundamental values they embraced.
Size of the Collection
6000 pieces
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The museum is financed by Belgian Masonic obediences as well as by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 9 AM–5 PM – Sat: 11 AM–5 PM – 1st Sun of the month: open
Entrance fees:
Adults (26-65) 10 € – Students (18-26) / Senior Citizens (+65) / Disabled People 8 € – Young People (12-18) / Jobseekers / Kids (-12) / Teachers / Journalists / Brussels Card / ICOM / Museum Pass / Pass 365 / Riebedebie – Free
Contact:
Marc Lauwens
Conservator
info@mbfm.be
022230604