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GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin

About

GUM, the Ghent University Museum, invites visitors into a world where science, curiosity, and creativity meet. Its exhibitions explore how researchers think, question, and interpret the world, using objects, specimens, and interactive displays to reveal the fascinating process behind scientific discovery. The museum highlights doubt as a driving force for innovation, encouraging visitors to look beyond simple answers. Just next door, the historic Plantentuin offers a peaceful escape among thousands of plant species from around the globe. Its elegant greenhouses and landscaped gardens create a living laboratory that complements the museum’s themes of exploration and wonder. Together, GUM and the Plantentuin form a unique cultural and scientific hub, blending knowledge, nature, and reflection in the heart of Ghent.

Ghent Belgium
GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin
Location

GUM – Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin is located at Ledeganckstraat 35 on Ghent University’s Ledeganck campus, nestled within the historic University Botanical Garden. Just steps from the entrance at the corner of K.L. Ledeganckstraat and E. Clauslaan, it offers a serene green oasis southwest of Ghent’s medieval centre. Nearby attractions include the Citadelpark with its manicured lawns and paths, the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK Gent) and S.M.A.K. contemporary art museum, all within a short walk. The site is a 10-minute stroll from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station via Koningin Astridlaan, with easy access to Sint-Pietersplein parking, bike facilities, and trams along nearby routes.

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