Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage

IRPA/KIK is a federal scientific institution dedicated to the study, conservation and development of Belgium's cultural heritage. The Institute, created in 1948, brings together art historians, chemists, physicists, conservator-restorers and photographers. Its three departments strive towards a versatile and multidisciplinary approach to works of art. More information

Due to the renovation works on the first floor:

- From February 18 until June 18 2010, the visitors of the photo library will be received in the library. Visitors will still be able to consult the photo documents, but the old paper index files will not be available in this period.

- From June 18 until September 17, both the library and the photo library will be closed for the public.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

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