Design Museum Gent, Design museum in central Ghent, Belgium.
Design Museum Gent occupies an 18th-century mansion and modern wing, displaying international furniture pieces, ceramics, glass works, and textile collections across several floors.
The museum emerged in 1903 when a group of industrial design enthusiasts established the Union des Arts Industriels et Décoratifs to showcase decorative arts.
The collection contains 22,000 objects representing Belgian and international design movements, including influential Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces from multiple periods.
The museum remains closed for renovations until 2026, with temporary exhibitions of its collection displayed at different locations throughout Belgium and abroad.
The permanent collection features the Alonso International Glass Collection, comprising 300 glass artworks from notable international creators.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1903
Official opening: 1903
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://www.designmuseumgent.be/
Part of: autonoom gemeentebedrijf Kunsten en Design
Address: Jan Breydelstraat 5 9000
Opening Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday 09:30-17:30; Saturday,Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00
Phone: +3292679999
Email: museum.design@gent.be
Website: https://designmuseumgent.be
GPS coordinates: 51.05584,3.72014
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41
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