Location
Reception and start of exhibition: Sint-Janshospitaal, Kerkstraat 33, 8340 Damme. Second part of exhibition: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaartkerk. The exhibition automatically guides you there.
Accessibility and parking
It is recommended to use the free car parks. From there, it is a 5-minute walk to St John’s Hospital. Parking in the historic city centre is also possible (paid parking during weekends and public holidays). To do so, enter Damme via the Damse Vaart Zuid.
Car parks
Due to road works at the Oude Sluissedijk – Kerkstraat junction, the junction is closed to motor traffic. Cyclists and pedestrians can still use the junction.
The car park at Oude Sluissedijk (Car Park Oost) remains accessible from the Schipdonk and Leopold Canals via Oude Sluissedijk. Those coming from the direction of Sijsele/Vivenkapelle must follow the diversion via Moerkerke.
The second car park, Car Park Zuid, is located along the Damse Vaart Zuid. All information about the free car parks: Parking - Toerisme Damme
Days and opening hours
| Saturday 20 December 2025 | 11.00 - 21.00 h |
| Sunday 21 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Monday 22 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Tuesday 23 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19:00 h |
| Wednesday 24 December 2025 | 11:00 - 16:00 h |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 | 14:00 - 19.00 h |
| Friday 26 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19:00 h |
| Saturday 27 December 2025 | 11.00 - 21:00 h |
| Sunday 28 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Monday 29 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Tuesday 30 December 2025 | 11.00 - 19:00 h |
| Wednesday 31 December 2025 | 11:00 - 16:00 h |
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 14:00 - 19.00 h |
| Friday 2 January 2026 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Saturday 3 January 2026 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
| Sunday 4 January 2026 | 11.00 - 19.00 h |
If you visit in the morning, you can perfectly combine your visit with a lunch and a winter walk, and in the evening you can enjoy the beautifully lit monuments.
Tickets
Online
Avoid long queues at the ticket office and buy your ticket online in advance. You can do this easily, and at a discounted online rate, in the Damme webshop: Damme Webshop - Ticket overview. Show your ticket at the ticket office on your smartphone or as a printed copy.
Physical
If you wish to purchase your ticket in person, you can do so until 19 December 2025 at Visit Damme (Jacob van Maerlantstraat 3, Damme). From 20 December onwards, tickets will be available at the ticket office of the exhibition itself (Sint-Janshospitaal, Kerkstraat 33).
Are you entitled to the reduced rate offered by the UiTPAS region of Bruges? If so, you can visit Visit Damme (Jacob van Maerlantstraat 3, Damme) until the end of the exhibition.
These are tickets per day. There are no time slots. The time shown on the ticket is therefore the start time for that day. We recommend arriving at least one hour before closing time so that you can visit the exhibition at your leisure.
Specific terms and conditions
- Once the ticket has been issued, the ticket holder is responsible for keeping it safe.
- Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- Tickets are only valid for the date stated on the ticket.
- Visitors with a reduced-price ticket must be able to prove at the box office that they are entitled to the stated price.
- Photography and recording are permitted.
- Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited at the venue.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Dogs are not allowed.
FAQ
Can I buy tickets on site?
Yes, but online advance sales are cheaper and buying tickets at the door can take some time.
Can I purchase tickets by telephone?
No. Tickets can only be purchased online or at the box office.
Do the tickets have to be printed?
No, you can always print tickets, but we also accept digital devices such as smartphones or tablets.
Do I have to be there at a specific time?
No, we do not work with time slots. Tickets are valid for a whole day. The time shown on the ticket is therefore the start time for that day. You can find all opening hours here. We recommend arriving at least one hour before closing time so that you can visit the exhibition at your leisure.