Gemeentelijk Museum Gevaert-Minne
Municipal museum in the former home of Edgard Gevaert, with art from the classic period of the Leie village Sint-Martens-Latem.
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About the museum
The Gemeentelijk Museum Gevaert-Minne is housed in the former home of Edgard Gevaert (1891-1965), poet, writer, composer and painter. After his marriage in 1916, Gevaert had the house built to his own design, with a studio with large windows. He was married to Marie Minne, the daughter of sculptor George Minne. As a pacifist, after the Second World War he campaigned for a world government and a world parliament; letters and magazines in the living room still bear witness to this.
The municipality of Sint-Martens-Latem bought the building in 1992 and opened the museum in 1994. In 1996 the house was given the status of protected heritage. After a thorough renovation and extension, the museum reopened in 2012.
The collection shows art from the classic period of the Leie village, with work by, among others, Xavier De Cock, Valerius de Saedeleer, George Minne, Albert Servaes and Leon and Gust De Smet. In the sheepfold the museum organises temporary exhibitions and lectures with a link to Sint-Martens-Latem. Where possible it works together with other museums in the Leie region, and it is part of the network Vlaamse meesters op hun plek.
Highlights
- Residence and studio of Edgard Gevaert, designed by the poet-painter himself
- Work by Xavier De Cock, Valerius de Saedeleer, George Minne, Albert Servaes and Leon and Gust De Smet
- Letters and magazines by Gevaert about his pacifist ideals
- Sheepfold for temporary exhibitions and lectures
Permanent exhibition
- Het woonhuis en de collectie Gevaert-Minne – The house and collection show art from the classic period of the Leie village, with work by Xavier De Cock, Valerius de Saedeleer, George Minne, Albert Servaes and Leon and Gust De Smet.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Gemeente Sint-Martens-Latem
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | freeNon-residents under 26 pay nothing. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGroups of 10 or more people, or teachers with a teaching card, pay €3 per person. |
| UiTPAS Leie Schelde reduced rate | €1 |
The rate of €5 applies to non-residents aged 26 and over. Free for residents of Sint-Martens-Latem, non-residents under 26 and holders of the Museumpas. A guided tour in both municipal museums costs €90; a visit outside opening hours costs €180. Schools from the municipality visit for free during opening days; schools from outside the municipality visit for free during opening hours without a guide, and with a guide for €90.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible to wheelchair users. Please contact us in advance, so that a parking space close to the entrance can be arranged.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is possible on the Edgard Gevaertdreef; through the gate you walk onto the Gevaert-Minne estate.
Postal address: Kapitteldreef 45, 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A guided tour in both municipal museums costs €90. The museum works together with other museums in the Leie region. |
