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Tickets & Entrance fees

The GUM - Ghent University MuseumWe look forward to seeing you in the GUM! Would you like to book your ticket for the GUM in advance? You can do so below, but i...
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Museum & Botanical Garden

Mon - Tue - Thu - Fri: 9.30am to 5.30pmWed: closed, including public holidays and school holidaysSat & Sun - Public holidays - School holidays: 10am to 6pmThe B...
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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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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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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 hours GUM & Bontanical Garden

Mo - Tu - Th - Fr: 9.30 am till 5.30 pmWe: closed*Weekends - Holidays - School holidays: 10am till 18pm👉 Every first Thursday of the month, GUM & Botanical Gard...
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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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Free or with a student discount!

Visits to the GUM are completely free for:Young people under the age of 19Ghent University studentsIf you are a student aged 19 or over at an institution other...
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Help the GUM as a volunteer or working student

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...
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Internships and final projects at the GUM and Botanical Garden

As a student, are you fascinated by what we do? If so, the GUM might be the ideal place for your internship, Bachelor's or Master's project. Or who knows, you m...
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