Museums in East Flanders
The Museum of Fine Arts (MSK), S.M.A.K., the STAM city museum, the Design Museum Gent, the Huis van Alijn and Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, and the Tour of Flanders Centre in Oudenaarde.
East Flanders Museum Guide
Our guide lists 84 museums in East Flanders across 35 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Ghent (20), Dendermonde (7), and Maldegem (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (33%), History & Cultural History (20%), and Art & Design (14%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
23 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €15.
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 36 offer dedicated programs for families, and 22 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in East Flanders
The best-known museums in East Flanders
Museum voor Schone Kunsten GentArt · Ghent
Belfort GentHistory · Ghent
S.M.A.K.Art · Ghent
Archeocentrum VelzekeArchaeology · Zottegem
EgmontkamerPeople · Zottegem
Kasteel WissekerkeCastles & Palaces · Kruibeke
Huis van AlijnHistory · Ghent
Kasteel van LaarneCastles & Palaces · Laarne
STAM - Stadsmuseum GentRegional · Ghent
Design Museum GentArt · Ghent
Museums in East Flanders with free admission
Amsab-Instituut voor Sociale GeschiedenisHistory · Ghent
Edgar TinelmuseumPeople · Sint-Niklaas
Huis Arnold Vander HaeghenHistory · Ghent- Jazz Centrum VlaanderenSpecial · Dendermonde
Museum 't GasthuysHistory · Aalst
Riekend RustpuntHistory · Berlare
Stadsmuseum LokerenRegional · Lokeren- Stadsmuseum ZwijvekeHistory · Dendermonde
- Belevingscentrum Hoge MoteRegional · Ronse
De School van ToenHistory · Ghent
Museums in East Flanders with programs for families
- Museum voor Schone Kunsten GentArt · Ghent
- Belfort GentHistory · Ghent
- S.M.A.K.Art · Ghent
- Archeocentrum VelzekeArchaeology · Zottegem
- Kasteel WissekerkeCastles & Palaces · Kruibeke
- Huis van AlijnHistory · Ghent
- Kasteel van LaarneCastles & Palaces · Laarne
- STAM - Stadsmuseum GentRegional · Ghent
- Design Museum GentArt · Ghent
Stoomtrein Dendermonde-PuursTechnology · Dendermonde
Wheelchair-accessible museums in East Flanders
- Museum voor Schone Kunsten GentArt · Ghent
- S.M.A.K.Art · Ghent
- Archeocentrum VelzekeArchaeology · Zottegem
- STAM - Stadsmuseum GentRegional · Ghent
- Design Museum GentArt · Ghent
Museum Dhondt-DhaenensArt · Sint-Martens-Latem
Museum van Deinze en de LeiestreekArt · Deinze
Erfgoedsite EnameArchaeology · Oudenaarde- Amsab-Instituut voor Sociale GeschiedenisHistory · Ghent
Gemeentelijk Museum Gevaert-MinneArt · Sint-Martens-Latem
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in East Flanders?
Our directory currently lists 84 museums in East Flanders across 35 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in East Flanders?
Some of the best known are Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent, Belfort Gent, S.M.A.K., Archeocentrum Velzeke, and Egmontkamer.
Which museums in East Flanders offer free admission?
23 museums are free to visit – for example Amsab-Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis, Edgar Tinelmuseum, Huis Arnold Vander Haeghen, and Jazz Centrum Vlaanderen.
Which museums in East Flanders are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 15 are open, such as Belfort Gent, Archeocentrum Velzeke, and Huis van Alijn.
Which museums in East Flanders are wheelchair accessible?
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent, S.M.A.K., and Archeocentrum Velzeke. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in East Flanders?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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