Museum of Industry, Ghent

Name: Museum of Industry
Address: Minnemeers 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 323 65 00

#31 among attractions in Ghent

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Industry, Work and Textiles is a museum in Ghent in Belgium. Ghent was at the centre of the Flanders textile region. The museum is an Anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage. ()

Local name: Musée d'archéologie industrielle et du textile Coordinates: 51°3'36"N, 3°43'43"E

Address

Minnemeers 10Binnenstad (Sint-Jacobs)Ghent 9000 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 323 65 00

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Industry open?

Museum of Industry is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Industry?

Nearby attractions include Logos Foundation, Ghent (5 min walk), Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent (7 min walk), Saint James' Church, Ghent (7 min walk), Jacob van Artevelde, Ghent (7 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Industry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Industry:

Bus

Gent Ottogracht • Lines: 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 68, 69 (3 min walk)
Gent Blekerijstraat • Lines: 5, 6, 8 (6 min walk)

Tram

Gent Coppinstraat • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Gent Sluizeken • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Gent-Dampoort (16 min walk)