Huis van Alijn, Ethnographic museum in Kraanlei, Ghent, Belgium
The House of Alijn occupies a former 16th-century hospital building, displaying collections that document everyday life in Flanders through photographs and artifacts.
The museum started in 1926 as the Royal Association of East Flemish Folklorists, moving to its current location in 1962 and changing its name to House of Alijn in 2000.
The exhibitions reveal the evolution of daily customs in Flanders, from traditional autumn cleaning practices to contemporary social rituals and family celebrations.
Located at Kraanlei 65, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00, with guided tours in multiple languages.
The museum houses a permanent stem puppet theater called Het Spelleke van Folklore, which has been performing traditional Ghent puppet shows since 1942.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1926
Part of: Autonoom gemeentebedrijf Erfgoed
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00-18:00; Wednesday off
Phone: +3292353800
Website: http://huisvanalijn.be
GPS coordinates: 51.05751,3.72350
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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