STAM - Ghent City Museum

Museum · Ghent

STAM - Ghent City Museum

Museum · Ghent

Godshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Highlights

STAM is a sleek, interactive museum in Ghent where you can dive into the city's rich history through engaging exhibits and enjoy a cozy café experience.

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"Modern Design meets Traditional Architecture The new and high-tech city museum of Ghent is well worth a visit. Interactive exhibits make the museum fun for all ages, but it's the contrast of modern and ancient that is truly unique. The STAM is located on the larger Bijloke site. Now a haven for culture, not far from Ghent’s historic centre, the Bijloke was once an abbey, convent and hospital. Highlights of the museum include: donning booties so you can stand on a giant map of Ghent, the restored vaulted ceilings of the medieval refectory and the exhibition on Ghent's most famous work of art, The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Kids will enjoy the giant Lego table with models of Ghent's famous bell-towers."

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Alex Matheson

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It was fun learning about the History of Ghent. My friend and I try to go to the city museums whenever we’re in a new city. This museum did not disappoint. The Ghent city card grants access to this and many other sites around this medieval marvel of a city. I will suggest that you buy the city pass at your first attraction and only activate it when you have a few places in your itinerary. Try to take public transportation or walk if you can. Parking in these medieval cities can be challenging, especially on weekends. Plenty of families with children running around to keep you on your toes.

Ari

Google

Get the Gent city pass. You can see all of these museums and get free public transit (including water taxi!) Usually, city museums are my favorite. This one had some gems, but it wasn't as indepth as a nerd like me would have liked. Although the abbey it's housed in is awesome, and there are really cool artifacts. Kids seemed to enjoy it as well. There were activities sprinkled throughout for them.

James Bryan

Google

Map room was good. Thought the audio info in each room was good but would have appreciated a chair as they're quite long. Touch screen displays to get info about each object also good.

Louise Halfpenny

Google

A fabulous museum in a wonderful building. Also a great cafe/restaurant - would thoroughly recommend the buffet lunch. Not cheap but exceptional food. A great one to do early and is included in the citi pass scheme.

Colin Adams

Google

For the most part a wonderful experience. Sadly my wife is a wheelchair user and there was no actual way to reach the entrance from the disabled parking on the main road. (-1 star) Thankfully Gmaps showed a way around the site so we parked near the entrance. It was good to see 14th and 15th century items along with modern Lego buildings tyring to replicate some of Gents' towers, alongside a modern tower block. (5 stars).

Atilla Lorier

Google

This was a nice museum to visit. The entrance is easy to find and it starts at the top at the museum. After you’ll slowly go down and learn more about the history of Ghent. I was surprised by the amount of information there was and the expositions that were related to the relevance of Ghent in the history of Europe. I would recommend this visit; a perfect combination with a trip to Ghent.

Hanna

Google

It's a delightful place to explore the history of Belgium and Ghent. The welcoming staff and convenient amenities like coat storage and lockers enhance the experience. The exhibit begins with a captivating satellite photo of Ghent, followed by well-organized rooms showcasing various historical periods. The cleanliness and thoughtful design add to its appeal. After your visit, grabbing a coffee or snack at the cafe is a nice touch, although it can get crowded due to its limited size. Parking may be a challenge on busy days, so plan accordingly.

Emperion 24

Google

Really friendly staff, they even have a coin for the lockers because I didn’t have cash. The museum itself was really interesting and inrichting, the many exhibits about the history of Ghent and how it evolved over the years was truly a recommendation. I sadly didn’t have time to visit their temporary exhibition about the gates of Ghent but I bet it’s as good as the main exhibition! Do recommend for both people visiting and residents who haven’t visited it yet!

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Alex Matheson

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Ari

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James Bryan

Google

Map room was good. Thought the audio info in each room was good but would have appreciated a chair as they're quite long. Touch screen displays to get info about each object also good.

Louise Halfpenny

Google

Colin Adams

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Atilla Lorier

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Hanna

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Emperion 24

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