Dr Guislain Museum

It was the visionary Dr Guislain who was one of the first to think of mentally ill people as patients with a right to humane treatment. He founded Belgium's first modern psychiatric institution here. Today, it is a protected historic site where, on the bustling campus, you'll not only find a psychiatric centre but also a museum. The Dr. Guislain Museum tells the history of psychiatry and focuses not only on mental well-being but also challenges stereotypical ways of thinking about illness, health and art.

Dr Guislain Museum in Ghent aims to break down the many prejudices that still define what is ‘mentally ill’ and what is ‘normal’. Discover the permanent collection about the history of psychiatry, and the great temporary exhibitions.

You can stay and talk about your impressions in the museum café. 

If desired, you can picnic in the courtyard. Please make sure you don’t leave any rubbish.