Museum

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)

One ticket to Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts covers the collection, the Ghent Altarpiece restoration and the current temporary exhibition.

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A ticket covers the permanent collection, the Ghent Altarpiece restoration and the temporary exhibition.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; Tuesday–Friday 9:30am–5:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm, and 10am–6pm during school holidays.
Holiday closures
Closed 25–26 December and 1–2 January; closes at 4pm on 24 and 31 December.
Buggies
The easiest entrance with a buggy is at the side of the building.
Breastfeeding
A breastfeeding area is next to the cloakroom.
Food
The museum brasserie Mub'art is open Tuesday to Sunday.
Getting there
Buses from Gent-Sint-Pieters and Gent-Dampoort stations stop at Heuvelpoort, a 5-minute walk away.
On foot
About 15 minutes' walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

Buses between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Gent-Dampoort stations stop at Heuvelpoort, a short walk from the MSK, and Gent-Sint-Pieters station is within walking distance too. Street parking near the museum is scarce and paid, so drivers can leave the car at a free park-and-ride outside the centre and continue by tram or bus. With a Museumpas, entry is free, and the pass can be bought at the front desk. The trade-off for families is snacks: no food or drink is allowed in the galleries, so breaks happen in the breastfeeding area by the cloakroom, the museum brasserie or the park.

Family FAQ

How much does Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) cost?

A ticket covers the permanent collection, the Ghent Altarpiece restoration and the temporary exhibition.

What are the opening hours of Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)?

Closed Mondays; Tuesday–Friday 9:30am–5:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm, and 10am–6pm during school holidays.

Can you bring a stroller to Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)?

The easiest entrance with a buggy is at the side of the building.

Why kids will love it

The side entrance is the easiest way in with a buggy, and a breastfeeding area next to the cloakroom gives parents somewhere to sit down with a baby.

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