The Museum A. Vander Haeghen has several remarkable collections, including the library of the Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Maurice Maeterlinck. Here you can also find an exhibit that tells the story of great world artists such as Victor Stuyvaert and Charles Doudelet. Be sure to not miss the museum's splendid 18th-century painted silk wall. The museum is housed in the building of the former Hotel Clemmen, a mansion that was built in 1746 and was designed by David 't Kindt.

The history of medicine is something that fascinates all those who come to this museum—and how can it possibly not?! Great advances in medical science are made all the time, enabling us to enjoy longer and healthier lives. For centuries, scientists and doctors have worked hard in order to bring us to the level we are at today. This museum recounts the history of medicine and tells us about the people who made this history.

The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is one of a kind in Belgium. It showcases objects from various periods, and has two major collections displayed in two different sections. One is housed is the former Hotel de Coninck, built in 1755, and containing 17th and 18th century decorative furnishings. The hotel's exquisite decor—grand with the carved wooden chandelier in the dining room—is an attraction its own right. The other, newer space is a modernist wing constructed in 1992. Its focal piece is a hydraulic lift in the middle, surrounded by floors of malleable space. Here visitors can observe a superb collection of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and contemporary artworks.

Complete with a beautiful inner garden, café and shop, this museum holds a special place in the historic centre of Gent. The House of Alijn brings to life a fascinating tale of all things big and small, offering a vivid portrayal of the evolution of the 20th century everyday life culture. On display are ordinary objects and curiosities which deliver a striking introduction to the mankind's common heritage. The exhibited items convey the spirit of the times, much as the ways and customs of people, and serve as a reminder of the days gone by. Visitors to the museum have at their disposal the digital photo album, sound-recordings and vignettes from various films.

Operation Hours:
Museum and Tavern:
From Tuesday to Saturday , 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Museumshop:
From Tuesday to Saturday, 11.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m.
Sunday, 10.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays (except for Easter Monday and Whit Monday)n 25 December and 1 January.

The Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textile, called MIAT for short, is a unique museum that showcases technological achievements from the last two or three centuries. This museum is like a time machine that transports you to the past to see the first textile machines. You will see how the quickly the technology of the 20th century developed and changed the way people live their lives. There is also an impressive 'Katoenkabaal' exhibition about cotton production here.

The Lapidary Museum is located on the ruins of what used to be St. Bavo Abbey. The museum displays pieces of old stone buildings, monuments and memorials, among which are tombstones dating back to the 13th century. The majority of these tombstones come from abbeys, monasteries and churches which at some point decided to sell their old stones to clear space for new ones. The museum features the tombstone of Hubert van Eyck, author of the magnificent 'Adoration of the Mystic Lamb' painting.