Without guide

Explore the main exhibition or one of the temporary exhibitions at your own pace with your group. Coming with your class? Then check out our offer for schools.

VISIT WITHOUT GUIDE IN THE MUSEUM OF DAILY LIFE

MAIN EXHIBITION

Hear the beans grinding in a coffee grinder. Do your opening dance again in the wedding room. Flip through photo albums or read out an old New Year's letter. In the museum of daily life, reminisce together! During an interactive visit, you will discover many recognisable objects, photos, sounds and videos from the 20th and 21st centuries. They prompt a conversation about our traditions, rituals and customs of the past and present.

  • For whom? adults.

  • Duration: 1 h 30

  • When: during museum opening hours (closed on Wednesdays)

  • Number of participants:
    • 1 group= 15 people
    • Up to 3 groups can start at the same time

  • Price: museum ticket.
    • groups of over 15 people pay a reduced price
    • Discount for college and university students (19 - 25 years old). Adult education is covered by the standard rate.
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RESERVATION

  • Book at least 1 working day in advance.

  • Request your visit online. Questions? Call Museum Bookings Ghent: T 09 210 10 75 (during weekdays between 09.00 and 17.00)

Visit without guide in the expo 'Fairground wonders'

Temporary exhibition 20.06.2025 - 26.04.2026

Nowadays the fair is all about big, fast rides. But that wasn't always the case. More than 100 years ago, it was completely different. Those who went to the fair discovered magic shows, new scientific inventions, exotic animals and 'miracle' workers. Would you like to know what things were like at the fair in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? This exhibition will reveal all. For families with children, there is a family trail through the exhibition.

Curious about the ‘tricks up their sleeve’? Discover rare wonders and experience the funfair of the late 19th century. Never seen before!

  • For whom? adults

  • Duration: 1 h 30

  • When: during museum opening hours (closed on Wednesdays)

  • Number of participants:
    ○ 1 group= 15 people
    ○ Up to 2 groups can start at the same time

  • Price: museum ticket.
    • groups of over 15 people pay a reduced price
    • Discount for college and university students (19 - 25 years old). Adult education is covered by the standard rate.
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RESERVATION

  • Book at least 1 working day in advance.

  • Request your visit online. Questions? Call Museum Bookings Ghent: T 09 210 10 75 (during weekdays between 09.00 and 17.00)

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