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The conservation of a unique masterpiece: Antonio Chichi’s cork model of the Pantheon
This cork model of the Pantheon, which is part of the GUM’s heritage collections, was created by Antonio Chichi (1743-1816). We know very little about this arti...
The GUM (Ghent University Museum) postpones its opening due to coronavirus
In accordance with government measures, Ghent University and the GUM (Ghent University Museum) have decided to postpone the grand opening of the brand-new scien...
From 18 to 26 October, GUM & Botanical Garden will showcase artistic and scientific research on themes such as shame, taboo, and grief through an exhibition, ta...
How do you brush a paper horse? The delicate restoration of a 150-year-old Auzoux model
Ghent University Museum (GUM) and Ghent University look after a valuable heritage collection, keeping a close eye on the condition of each piece. From time to t...
World-renowned street artist ROA expresses his love for anatomy on the façade of the brand-new Ghent University Museum.Right this moment, universally acclaimed...
UPDATE FRIDAY 24 JUNE 4 P.M.: THE BLOOM HAS STARTEDTHE BOTANICAL GARDEN WILL BE OPEN ON FRIDAY EVENING 24/06 AND SATURDAY EVENING 25/04 UNTIL 9.30 PM!Fantastic...
Scientists attempt to capture reality in a series of objective numbers through measurements. Obviously, it is crucial that those measurements are correct, and t...
