Bring together all those interested in ancient maps
Founded 1998, The Brussels Map Circle (BIMCC) aims to provide an informal and convivial forum for all those interested in ancient and modern maps, atlases, charts or globes. We organise lectures and visits as well as publish a specialised magazine.
BIMCC is a non-profit association under Belgian law (Company identification No 0464.423.627).
For purely practical reasons, the Circle has adopted English as its working language. Participants are, however, free to express themselves in any language.
What do you get as member?
Read Maps in History, the biannual illustrated journal of our Circle featuring new articles and contributions by members and specialists, reports on past activities of the Circle, reviews of specialised books and exhibitions, etc.
Join the regular events organised by our Circle and get:
Free access to the Map Afternoon, a map evening, bringing together all those interested in maps — members as well as non-members — for an informal chat about an item from their collection. An ideal opportunity to get to know the Circle!
Free admission to our international conference on a specific and major topic organised in December;
Early registration for an excursion focusing on the history of cartography (exhibition, map collections, etc. - additional fees may apply).
WhatsMap? our monthly newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest news from the field, directly in your email!
Executive committee
The Brussels Map Circle is managed by an Executive Committee (EC) currently comprising:
François Mattelaer
President
Jean-Christophe Staelens
Vice-President
Hélio Silva
Acting Secretary
Luis A. Robles Macías
Editor of Maps in History
Marijn van Zundert
Treasurer and Membership Secretary
Wouter Bracke
Scientific Advisor
Colin Dupont
Webmaster and WhatsMap? editor
Jan De Graeve
Officer
Henri Godts
Officer
Jean-Louis Renteux
Officer
Our Honorary Presidents: Wulf Bodenstein, Eric Leenders, Caroline De Candt, Wouter Bracke
The EC is nominated by the General Assembly, which consists of all the Active Members.
Active Members are members who are physical persons and declare they are willing to actively take part in the workings of the Brussels Map Circle. They have to be accepted by the General Assembly. This Assembly meets once a year, at the AGM (Annual General Meeting). There cannot be more than thirty (30) Active Members. To become an Active Member, just send an e-mail to the President, at the latest three (3) weeks before the AGM.