Museum night Ghent: Come and discover the museums of Ghent

The museums of Ghent open their doors to the public all evening. Come and discover their collections and exhibitions totally free! And let them surprise you with their original and fascinating programmes.

Go on an unforgettable nightly journey through Ghent to explore the permanent and latest exhibitions. The museums present an atmospheric evening full of performances, challenging assignments, music, street food and other surprises. Numerous activities are also planned for the youngest visitors!

Tip: plan your route in advance so that you can fully enjoy this experience.

During museum night, all museums in Ghent are open longer and offer fascinating programmes free of charge. Have a look at the activities planned by each museum here. 

Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!