the introduction

The chronological trail begins in the introductory area where visitors are given a feel for 'the texture of the city'.

permanent exhibition – from October 9th 2010 – read more

the chronological trail

The chronological trail takes you on a journey through the city and through time.

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the seperate themes

Two of the themes are broader and more well-known than Ghent itself and are dealt with separately: Emperor Charles V and the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.

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enlightened city

Life in the city is conditioned by light and darkness. The new STAM takes this usually underexposed theme as the starting-point for the first in a fascinating series of temporary exhibitions about urbanity.

temporary exhibitions – October 9th 2010 - May 1st 2011 – read more

liber floridus. cartography around 1100

900 years ago the world was different... Or is that just what we are led to believe?

temporary exhibitions – September 30th 2011 - January 8th 2012 – read more

edmond sacré

In this project the relationship between images of the city and change is examined by means of Sacré's photographs.

temporary exhibitions – September 30th 2011 - January 8th 2012 – read more

multimedia: views of ghent

Interactive multimedia applications give breadth and depth to the chronological trail.

permanent exhibition – from October 9th 2010 – read more

multimedia: multi-touch tables

Interactive multimedia applications give breadth and depth to the chronological trail.

permanent exhibition – from October 9th 2010 – read more