Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On November 13th, Club Brugge celebrated its 133rd anniversary, marking its founding in 1891 by British and Bruges students. Peter Gheysen contributed to updating the museum, which now features player statistics and historical displays.
On November 13th, Club Bruges celebrated its 133rd anniversary it was founded by British and Bruges students with a shared passion for football. The club, originally called ‘Brugsche FC’ and later ‘RFC Brugeois’, has a rich history of titles and successes celebrated in the Club Museum at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Recently, the museum underwent a significant update, as Peter Gheysen from Club Brugge pointed out the challenges of keeping it current with the club’s ongoing victories and changes in statistics.
What exhibits can visitors expect at the updated Club Brugge Museum?
According to Peter, the museum at Club Brugge showcases information about the youngest and oldest players, their countries, and the team’s rankings over the years. This display is especially for international visitors, allowing them to see which players from their countries have played for the club. There’s also a history display that highlights the team’s journey, including the change from black to blue-black jerseys, reflecting the colors of the Bruges rowing club. The museum features golden shoes, with the real trophy being the left shoe given by the winning player, while the right shoe is also gilded for display.
The Club Brugge Museum has recently undergone renovations, and plans for a new stadium include an exhibition area ten times larger to display the club’s history. To celebrate the club’s anniversary, visitors can enter the museum for free without an appointment. After this event, access will be available only through the stadium tour, with proceeds going to charity.
