• The Ghent Altarpiece

    Follow the restoration process closely
    Exhibitions
    2 May 2023 until 31 December 2026

    This world-famous masterpiece by the Van Eyck Brothers in Ghent has been restored many times in the past. It has been undergoing thorough...

  • A home of our own

    Delve into the history of the Dr. Guislain Museum
    Exhibitions
    See and do
    23 November 2024 until 27 September 2026

    The ‘Hospice Guislain’ in Ghent has provided spiritual care, shelter and refuge for more than 150 years and for almost 40 years now, it has also...

  • Open House

    Visit the UGent Armand Pien Public Observatory
    See and do
    Events
    16 September 2026

    Every Wednesday evening, you can visit the Public Observatory during public viewing nights. If the weather is good, you can look through...

  • De Bergen

    Summer terrace at Koningin Astridpark
    Events
    1 March until 1 October 2026

    “De Bergen” is an establishment in the Lousbergmarkt where breakfast and lunch are served. Weather permitting, the terrace in Koningin Astridpark...

  • Kiosko

    Imagine yourself on the Adriatic coast
    Events
    Cafés
    1 March until 31 October 2026

    Kiosko is the summer bar of Restaurant Per Bacco. It is a piece of Italy at the water’s edge, three minutes’ walk from Dampoort station. This is...

  • Riviera

    Welcome to Ghent’s Riviera!
    Events
    1 April until 30 September 2026

    Riviera is a bar in the historical centre of Ghent. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle and watch the boats pass by while enjoying a...

  • Verkleurmannetje

    The art collection is back!
    Exhibitions
    3 July until 31 December 2026

    The South African art photographer Roger Ballen takes a closer look at the art collection at the Dr. Guislain Museum. For this exhibition, he...

  • 123-piano

    Make your own music in the city
    Events
    2 September until 2 October 2026

    “123-piano” is a musical project which brings people together through live music and generates spontaneous reactions.

  • DARK WEEKends

    Art & science festival
    Festivals
    Date not yet known

    During the art & science festival DARK WEEKends, GUM and the Botanical Garden put research areas that often remain in the shadows in the...