The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health, Ghent

Name: The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health
Address: Jozef Guislainstraat 43, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 216 35 95

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Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health

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The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health (address: Jozef Guislainstraat 43) is a place located in Ghent (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°4'1"N latitude and 3°42'12"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Halte Ghuisleinstraat (tram, 2 min walk), Gent Ferrerlaan (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk (church, 15 min walk), Rabot (historical place, 16 min walk), Prinsenhof (historic walking areas, 20 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°4'1"N, 3°42'12"E

Address

Jozef Guislainstraat 43Bloemekenswijk (Rustoord)Ghent 9000 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 216 35 95

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health open?

The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health?

Nearby attractions include Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk, Ghent (15 min walk), Rabot, Ghent (16 min walk), Prinsenhof, Ghent (20 min walk), Holy Corner, Ghent (20 min walk).

How to get to The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health:

Tram

Halte Ghuisleinstraat (2 min walk)
Stop (3 min walk)

Bus

Gent Ferrerlaan • Lines: 65, 67, 68, 69, 9 (6 min walk)
Gent Guislainbrug • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)