Ghent is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, with an exceptional cultural history. And it has some wonderful museums where you can wander around a couple of hours. We selected a top 5 of those museums that as a student, you can't miss out on!
The MSK stands for museum of beautiful arts (Museum der Schone Kunsten) . It is located not far from the 'Citadel park' on the east side. We suggest you walk a while in the park and then go visit the large collection of middle ages art works. The museum represents a lot of Flemish art works but also a lot of French paintings. The MSK also offers a large amount of sculptures you could watch all day!
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Fernand Scribedreef 1, 9000 Gent
This museum of contemporary arts is located not far away from the MSK, also next to 'the Citadelpark'. S.M.A.K. stands for ‘Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst’. This means that it’s a relatively new museum. It is well-known for its permanent collection (Karel Appel, Andy Warhol,…) and for its provocative exhibitions. We suggest to go to an exhibition and then take a tour in the museum. The exhibitions over there are unreal!
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Jan Hoetplein 1, 9000 Gent
The design museum is located in the heart of the touristic area of Ghent. It is settled in a small street and is a 18th century mansion. The mansion itself could also be a museum because it’s an original representation of how the houses were in the 18th century. When you go inside it’s completely different, it’s modern and new. The museum possesses a trend-setting collection of Belgian designs. It also shows international top-class objects. It includes objects from art nouveau to contemporary avant-garde design. And who knows, maybe you would have some new idea’s for your studio?
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Jan Breydelstraat 5, 9000 Gent
If you’re a student in Ghent, it’s a must to know at least a little bit of the culture and history of Ghent. That’s why you should go to the STAdsMuseum of Ghent. In this museum, the past of the city is illustrated but also what the future should look like. STAM refers the visitor to the city itself and to Ghent's cultural heritage. So come and see what your student city was like in the past.
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Godshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Gent
The MIAT stands in dutch for Museum voor industrie, arbeid and textiel. Ghent was in the 19th century one of the most important cities for textile, labor and industry. In this museum, you can find the history of steam engines and cotton wheels that were used when the industrial revolution took place in Belgium. You want to know how your clothes were made in the past? Then is this a mustsee!
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Minnemeers 10, 9000 Gent