GUM is closed on Wednesdays, the Botanical Garden is open.

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Research into/using the collections

The GUM can draw on an enormous variety of items for its permanent and temporary exhibitions. Together, they form the academic heritage collection of the GUM an...
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The GUM for teachers

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...
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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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Zoology subcollection

Established in 1817The core of this collection is a natural history collection that the science professors were able to buy from a local secondary school in 181...
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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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Vacancies & internships

StaffOur team of employees is currently complete. There are no new vacancies.Check this page and our social networks regularly or sign up for our newsletter at...
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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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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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Activities for primary schools

Below you will find our offer for primary education. Would you like to book? Then click on the button below the programme of your choice.We would like to give t...
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Group visits

Group visits with a guide Discover the key pieces of the GUM and get inside the scientist's head, or would you prefer a guided tour of the beautiful Botanical G...
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