Belgium

Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België / Royal Library of Belgium

How to find us

Until 14/10/2019:
Boulevard de l’Empereur 2, 1000 Brussels (due to renovation works)

From 15/10/2019:
Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels

Phone

32 (0)2 519 53 11

Email

info@kbr.be

Director

Sara Lammens

Architect

Maurice Houyoux

Year founded

1837

KBR is the national scientific library and collects all Belgian publications. The institution preserves manages and studies more than 8 million documents, a rich cultural and historical heritage. KBR provides access to all information in its collections, facilitates research and offers a broad cultural experience.

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