Library

The library dates back to the founding of the museum in 1877. It is specialized in the fields of organology (the study of musical instruments), ethnomusicology (the study of traditional music), and the history of Western music.

Among its important holdings are the Robert Pernet Collection, devoted to jazz in Belgium, and the Christian Poché Collection, focused on world music. The library furthermore contains the museum’s iconographic and audiovisual collections, as well as the archives of the MIM and those of certain instrument makers (organs, bells, chimes, etc.).

We invite you as well to explore the BCM (Brabants Centrum voor Muziektradities) and its catalogue - the library of former MIM collaborator Hubert Boone- specialized in Belgian and European musical traditions.

Practical information

The library is accessible without a museum ticket, but by appointment only. Documents can only be consulted on site.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM.

Closure period:
The library will be closed from 14 July to 5 August 2025 inclusive.

Contact:
Phone: +32 2 545 01 70 / +32 2 545 01 34
Email: bib1@kmkg-mrah.be