Groothus Museum
Gruuthusemuseum, Dijver 17, B-8000 Bruges
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The Groothus Museum is located in Bruges. The museum is the embodiment of the architecture of the late Middle Ages.
At that time, the house was inhabited by the Groothus family, which owned a monopoly on sale.
gruut is a complex mixture of seasonings that were used in the preparation of beer. The House of Groothus became famous in 1470, during the War of the Roses, when the English King Edward IV fled England, he was granted asylum by the Groothus family.
Today the building is a museum of life of the Middle Ages and the New Age. From the first owners preserved the appearance of the building and some furnishings. For example, a fireplace of the 15th century, which came down to us in complete immunity. The collection of the museum also includes furniture of the 17-18 centuries.
sculptures of 16-17 centuries, numismatic collection, cabinet of ancient musical instruments. There is a guillotine in one of the rooms.
The museum is open every day except Tuesday.