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S.M.A.K. — Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
S.M.A.K. focuses on art from the period after 1945 and changing contemporary exhibitions beside Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts. Its programme matters more than a fixed list of works.
Why go
Ghent's contemporary art museum grew out of collecting efforts that began before it had a separate building, and it now gives the city's art scene a dedicated home. The changing displays invite a very different visit from the historical sweep next door at the Museum of Fine Arts. Look up the current exhibition if a particular artist or medium will determine your choice.
What to look for
The exhibition rooms bring changing contemporary works into focus.
Its post-1945 collection offers a direct contrast with the older art at the neighbouring Museum of Fine Arts.
Useful to know
Check the current exhibition and access details before going, especially during a changeover.
Pair it with the Museum of Fine Arts for a comparison across older and contemporary art.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
