The Ultimate GUM Gift Guide
In our museum shop, you'll find local and surprising gifts that bring science and art together. Whether you're looking for a delightful little treasure, an inspiring book, or a design with a quirky twist, you'll always find a gift at GUM that truly leaves an impression. We've selected five favourites that are especially popular with our visitors.
The shop is freely accessible during opening hours; no museum ticket is required.
1. Books
It will come as no surprise: a good book remains one of the most appreciated gifts. In our museum shop, books are consistently among the bestsellers. That's why we've selected three titles for you, each curious, thought-provoking, or delightfully unexpected in its own way.
Wildkruid – A Discovery Book
A hands-on activity, discovery, and outdoor book in five small seasonal volumes, featuring 29 wild plants and trees that grow right around the corner. Suitable for all ages, but especially for children aged 5 to 13. This is a book that grows with you.
On Normality and Other Deviations – Paul Verhaeghe
A book that helps you understand why "normal" may be one of the strangest categories of all. Ideal for anyone who enjoys stretching their mental frame of reference.
Vulva Obscura – Hanne Lamon
An honest and disarming book for anyone you wish a life free from shame.
2. Museum Pass: A Gift That Keeps on Giving
With the Museum Pass, you can visit more than 250 museums throughout Belgium for an entire year. Ideal for anyone who loves to discover, wander, question, or simply stay curious.
The Museum Pass app makes everything easy: find museums and exhibitions based on location or interests, save your favourites, plan outings, and use the app as your admission ticket if you forget your pass.
3. Posters & Card Sets
Our posters and card sets are perfect for anyone who likes to bring both beauty and science into their home. You'll find botanical, anatomical, astronomical, and other nature-inspired themes. A card set ensures you'll always have a stylish card at hand. And don't forget: treating yourself is perfectly acceptable too.
Perfect for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys hanging a little wonder on their wall.
Can't decide? Get a GUM gift card!
Valid in both the museum and the museum shop.
Shop locally, support your favourite museum, and surprise someone with a gift that truly leaves a lasting impression.
4. Puzzles and Games
Our museum shop offers a wide range of puzzles and games that put the mind to work. Two of the most popular are our beautiful Vintage Puzzles for thoughtful minds and the Dino Memory Game (available in English and Dutch) for curious explorers.
These gifts guarantee fun, discovery, and a healthy dose of brain training, for both young and old.
5. Doubt Tote Bag
Our Doubt Tote Bags have become a visitor favourite!
A bag for those who consider questions more important than quick answers, and for anyone who likes carrying a philosophical statement between their groceries and books.
New in the Shop: MUSAE
MUSAE is a series of handmade ceramic artist editions by artist Lana Schneider (PlayField collective), resident maker at GUM & Botanical Garden.
The works combine ceramics with botanical motifs and scientific notation, making time, observation, and memory tangible. Each piece invites you not only to look, but also to use it, becoming part of a personal story in the process.
