STAM Ghent City Museum, City museum in Ghent, Belgium
STAM is a city museum in Ghent housed in a renovated medieval building that tells the story of the city from its origins to today. The exhibition combines historical objects, digital displays, and interactive elements to bring different periods of the city to life.
The building was originally founded in 1228 as St Mary's Hospital, where religious sisters cared for the sick. Over the centuries it transformed several times before eventually becoming a place to share the city's story.
The museum shows how Ghent was shaped by its residents and the roles that trade, guilds, and religious institutions played in its growth. These influences become clear when you look at the objects and spaces on display.
The museum is spread across several levels in a large building that you can explore at your own pace. There are rest areas along the way, and the exhibition is clearly marked so you can find your way easily.
A highlight is the walkable aerial map of Ghent that covers the entire floor of an exhibition room. You can literally walk across different neighborhoods and discover the city from a completely new perspective.
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