Ghent is the capital of the Belgian province of East Flanders. Ghent arose from Celtic settlements located in swampy area at the confluence of the Lys (Leie) and the Scheldt. Ghent is a charming city where the affluence in previous centuries is still evident in the city centre. The city offers a wide range of museums that cover several topics, including classical art, contemporary art, design, the history of Ghent and the flourishing textile industry in the region.The touristic city center, especially the historic core, is not very big. The main attractions are all within walking distance.

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Ghent is the capital of the Belgian province of East Flanders. Ghent arose from Celtic settlements located in swampy area at the confluence of the Lys (Leie) and the Scheldt. Ghent is a charming city where the affluence in previous centuries is still evident in the city centre. The city offers a wide range of museums that cover several topics, including classical art, contemporary art, design, the history of Ghent and the flourishing textile industry in the region.The touristic city center, especially the historic core, is not very big. The main attractions are all within walking distance.

There are 29 museums in Ghent.

Tours and tickets

These tours and tickets are available in Ghent.

Discount passes

These discounts and discount passes are valid in Ghent.

OKV Card

6 museums – A card that offers free access or discounts in Flemish and Brussels museums.

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To see and do in Ghent

Discover the best museums in Ghent.

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Popular museums

These museums in Ghent are popular.

4.0

St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent

Ghent

4.0

Lakenhalle Gent

Ghent

4.0

Ghent city museum

Ghent

3.5

Design museum Gent

Ghent

4.0

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent

Ghent

3.5

House of Alijn

Ghent

4.0

Museum Dr. Guislain

Ghent

4.0

MIAT Museum about industry, labour and textile

Ghent

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Exhibitions in Ghent

These exhibitions are on display in Ghent.

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Misdaad – een criminele collectie
30Apr

Misdaad – een criminele collectie

 Ghent city museum, Ghent
Written Room – Parastou Forouhar
31Dec

Written Room – Parastou Forouhar

 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent, Ghent
Vrouwelijke kunstenaars tussen renaissance en barok – Van la Tintoretta tot Artemisia Gentileschi
20Jan

Vrouwelijke kunstenaars tussen renaissance en barok – Van la Tintoretta tot Artemisia Gentileschi

 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent, Ghent
Fibre Fixed – Composites in Design
21Apr

Fibre Fixed – Composites in Design

 Design museum Gent, Ghent

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Nearby Ghent

Discover other popular museums and cities near Ghent.

Gemeentelijk Museum Gevaert-Minne

Sint-Martens-Latem

3.5

Familiepark Harry Malter

Heusden

3.5

The Castle of Laarne

Laarne

3.5

Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens

Deurle

4.5

Biermuseum Ertvelde

Ertvelde

Sint-Martens-Latem

4 museums

Deurle

3 museums

Eeklo

4 museums

Destelbergen

2 museums

Nevele

2 museums

WhichMuseum – made in Amsterdam
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