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The GUM needs working students on a regular basis. Find out more at Ghent University Job Service. Keep an eye on our social media, as we also put out calls for...
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...
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...
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...
The GUM is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility:The reception is easily accessible. A lowered zone is available so that we can communicate face to f...
The GUM supports secondary school teachers in several ways:Several times a year, the GUM organises tours for teachers in which they can get to know the museum a...
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...
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...
Number of participantsGroups can have a maximum of 15 pupils. We prefer groups to have no more than 15 pupils in order to ensure a comfortable and high-quality...
After a successful and safe opening month, we also want to conclude nicely and safely. Therefore, we are postponing DARK SATURDAY, the closing day of the openin...
