Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst

The Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst is housed in a renovated exhibition building located within Citadelpark, positioned across from the Museum of Fine Arts. The structure faces the landscaped park where visitors can move between the different cultural institutions.

The institution originated as an artists' association in 1957 and moved to its present location in Citadelpark during 1996. It opened officially as a museum in 1999, establishing its role in the cultural landscape.

The collection reflects how artists today respond to current issues through various materials and techniques. Visitors encounter works that show different viewpoints on what matters in contemporary society.

The museum operates Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 to 17:30, with extended hours until 18:00 on weekends and holidays. Allow time to see the exhibitions and also explore the surrounding park area where other museums are located.

The collection focuses primarily on works from the second half of the 20th century, making it a specialized resource for understanding that artistic period. This focus on a specific era sets it apart from broader institutions that cover different time spans.

Location: Ghent

Inception: 1957

Official opening: 1999

Part of: autonoom gemeentebedrijf Kunsten en Design

Address: Jan Hoetplein 1

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Friday 09:30-17:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; SH Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Holidays Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; January 01-02,December 25,30 off

Phone: +3293236001

Email: info@smak.be

Website: https://smak.be

GPS coordinates: 51.03817,3.72202

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09