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Getting here

On footIt is a 10-minute walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station to the GUM. Follow Koningin Astridlaan to Citadel Park. Walk through or along the edge of C...
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Opening month - Saturday 10 October

Below you can explore the menus and à la carte activities on Saturday 10 October. All of these activities are free. We therefore encourage everyone to show up i...
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The special collections of the GUM and Ghent University

From a Tasmanian Tiger to a Dogon mask, the first Bakelite and a cork model of the Pantheon to a biomimetic model of a seahorse tail... The GUM can draw on an e...
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Ethnographic Collections

The Ethnographic Collections originate from the early years of Ghent University (founded in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands), specifically from 1825-1...
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GUM: a new science museum in Ghent

A green gem for science near the future museum square The GUM - Ghent University Museum - and the Ghent Botanical Garden are joining forces at a unique location...
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GUM history

A collection as old as the university Ghent University was founded in 1817 by William I, King of the Netherlands. To enhance the education offered, William I do...
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The Botanical Garden: a colourful scientific collection

With around 10,000 plant species, the Botanical Garden collection plays a major role in scientific research at Ghent University and other national and internati...
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Opening month GUM - Sunday 11 October

Below you can explore the menus and à la carte activities on Sunday 11 October. All of these activities are free. We therefore encourage everyone to show up if...
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Salon

A museum can generate many different impressions. The GUM offers a place where you can catch your breath for a while. In the SALON, you can simply press the hyp...
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Family visits

Visiting the Museum and Botanical Garden with childrenThe texts of the GUM are aimed at children aged 12 and above. Younger children are naturally also very wel...
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