In its permanent exhibition STAM will trace Ghent's evolution through to the present day and, wherever possible, even provide a glimpse of the future. This will be done by drawing on the 'Ghent collection'. The museum's own STAMcollection which will be shown to its best advantage. At the same time, the museum will also borrow from other institutions in what is known as 'collection mobility'.
However, no display-case or gallery can contain the jewel in STAM's crown, because that is the city itself. Everything STAM contains will refer visitors on to the city.
