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Museum Gezellehuis

This literary and biographical museum about the life of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets, was established in the house where he was born, situated in a peaceful working-class district of the city. Here you can discover his life and works, based on five main themes. Visit also the shaded gardens with biological vegetable gardens, an ode to the natural beauty which so inspired Gezelle. An oasis of green tranquillity in an authentic district of Bruges. At the museum entrance ‘The man who inspires others’ by Jan Fabre inspires all visitors with the fire of poetry.

Guido Gezelle

This location revolves entirely around Guido Gezelle (1830-1899), a significant poet and linguist in the Dutch language.

His personality and work come to life in the multitude of manuscripts, photographs, and books. You will also find his writing desk, his travel case, and rosary.

Gezelle was born in this house and spent his youth there.

The house itself dates from the 16th century.

Gezelle was highly versatile as a writer and he certainly wasn’t frightened to experiment.

He wrote mainly poetry, but also prose, articles for journals, and political polemics.

Five subjects illuminate his work: nature, religion, friendship, language and folklore, and tradition and renewal.

Jan Fabre in an oasis of green tranquillity

Visit also the shaded gardens with biological vegetable gardens, an ode to the natural beauty which so inspired Gezelle.

An oasis of green tranquillity in an authentic district of Bruges.

At the museum entrance ‘The man who inspires others’ by Jan Fabre inspires all visitors with the fire of poetry.