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Ghent city museum and its collection

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Ghent City Museum (STAM) is housed in the 14th-century Bijloke Abbey. The museum depicts the story of Ghent with more than 300 collection pieces and interactive multimedia. Visitors take a journey through time. The story begins with the growth and prosperity of the medieval city. The modern city of knowledge and culture arose from centuries of history. The trip ends with a look at the future of Ghent.

NLStadsmuseum Gent - STAM

History & Anthropology  History & Anthropology Local

#2 History & Anthropology in Ghent #14 History & Anthropology in Belgium

Ghent city museum
Godshuizenlaan 2
9000 Ghent

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Opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Public & school holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Admission

0 – 18Free
19 – 25€2.00
OKV CardValid
museumPASSmuséesValid
Normal rate€10.00
Residents€6.00

Groups of 15 or more: €8.00

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Coffee

Location & Map

Godshuizenlaan 2, Ghent

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Exhibitions

  • Het verhaal van Gent
    Now on display

    Het verhaal van Gent

    Permanent exhibition

  • Skyline
    Ended

    Skyline

    Nov 25, 2022 – May 21, 2023

  • Housing apart together
    Ended

    Housing apart together

    Jan 19, 2020 – May 3, 2020

  • Ondergronds
    Ended

    Ondergronds

    Nov 22, 2019 – Sep 22, 2020

  • De kubieke meter: Anouk van de Velde
    Ended

    De kubieke meter: Anouk van de Velde

    Jun 16, 2019 – Sep 8, 2019

  • Vlaamse meesters in situ in de abdijrefter
    Ended

    Vlaamse meesters in situ in de abdijrefter

    Jun 1, 2019 – Sep 29, 2019

  • Misdaad - een criminele collectie
    Ended

    Misdaad - een criminele collectie

    Oct 26, 2018 – Apr 30, 2019

  • 18 in 18 - Isabel Pousset
    Ended

    18 in 18 - Isabel Pousset

    Jun 24, 2018 – Sep 16, 2018

  • At home - Collectief bouwen en wonen
    Ended

    At home - Collectief bouwen en wonen

    May 10, 2018 – Sep 16, 2018

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