14 November 2024 until 1 June 2025
©Karel Julien Cole
This exhibition shows you how, where and why plastics are produced. You will also learn about the applications in which they were used and their impact on society and the environment.
'Plastic Fantastic?' introduces you to the history of plastic production and consumption. The topics covered include Leo Baekeland's world-famous invention of Bakelite, mass production after World War II and today's ingenious high-tech applications. You will discover the versatile properties of plastics in the interactive plastics lab and video testimonials will make you pause to consider the question: is plastic fantastic?
This activity takes place on a location within the low emission zone
Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
Find out all there is to know about Ghent’s low emission zone (LEZ) here
The information continues beneath the illustrations.
Agenda
Info for groups
Visit the exhibition in a group with a guide. Book your guide here.
