During a city break, you can endlessly stroll through unfamiliar streets until your feet hurt. Sometimes the weather might be a bit of an issue: too cold, too hot, too rainy. Fortunately, there are plenty of indoor activities in Ghent. Sharpen you cultural knowledge in one of the museums, (re)discover the impressive Ghent Altarpiece in St Bavo’s Cathedral or visit the Castle of the Counts. Each of these activities will keep you busy for a couple of hours.
Inspiration
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Autumn exhibitions in Ghent
The start of the cultural season
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Children and museums, a great combination
The child-friendly offer of the Ghent museums
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Cinemas: for film buffs
From blockbusters to genre cinema
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Ghent museums
12 beautiful museums to visit
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Spring exhibitions in Ghent
When spring blooms in museums too
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Summer exhibitions in Ghent
Cool off with culture
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Winter exhibitions in Ghent
Warming up in a Ghent museum
Point of Interest
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The Castle of the Counts
Visit the knights at the castle
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St Bavo’s Cathedral: majestic tower
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic Lamb
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives
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Ghent Belfry, world heritage
The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot
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Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to Magritte
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STAM, Ghent City Museum
The story of Ghent: past, present and future
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S.M.A.K.: contemporary art in Ghent
Idiosyncratic and contemporary art museum
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Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatry
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Museum of Industry
Ghent’s industrial past: a discovery
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Design Museum Gent: modern meets history
Large Belgian & international design collection
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St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of Ghent
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Climbing centre Bleau
Climbing fun and adventurous games
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ANT Escape Rooms
Entertainment for the whole family
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Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand garden
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Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
Nothing for everyone, something for everybody
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CAMPO boma
Cultural centre for local residents
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CAMPO victoria
Arts centre on the Fratersplein
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Capitole
Modern theatre with authentic charm
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Cecilia Jaime Gallery
Art gallery at Patershol
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Children’s trail through “The story of Ghent”
Ghent’s history for children
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Chronos Racing
Virtual racing
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Cinema Sphinx
World cinema in a beautiful setting
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Cube Zero
Escape games: solve the puzzle in 60 minutes
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De Krook
Books, know-how, culture & innovation
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eKart
Indoor karting at Dok Noord
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Exit Games
Can you make it out before the time’s up?
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Family route at the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK)
Look for hidden treasure chests together
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Former Post Office
Historic building with shops and luxury hotel
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Gallerie St-John
Centuries of history behind a baroque façade
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Ghent University Botanical Garden
Place for research, inspiration and rest
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Ghent University Museum (GUM)
Forum for science, doubt and art
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Ha Concerts
Concerts in an 18th-century setting
