Top Things to do in East Flanders Province
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What to do and see in East Flanders Province, Flanders: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in East Flanders Province, Belgium including Shoes or no Shoes, Wings and Wheels, STAM Ghent City Museum, Museum Dr. Guislain, Stoomcentrum Maldegem, Must Textile Museum, St Hermes Crypt, MOU - Museum, Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum, Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Ename.
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1. Shoes or no Shoes
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Wings and Wheels
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. STAM Ghent City Museum
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4.5 based on 534 reviews
STAM is the Ghent city museum. It presents the story of the city of Ghent. A permanent circuit leads visitors along a chronological trail of objects and multimedia which trace the development and growth of Ghent. Temporary exhibitions explore the concept of 'urbanity' from different angles. STAM's real showpiece, its raison d'être, is the city itself. A visit to the city museum is not complete without a visit to Ghent. STAM is ten years old this year... time for a make-over for the permanent exhibition. From December 7th you will mingle with parchment abbots, enterprising women, amorous rebels and self-seeking benefactors from the Middle Ages to the present day as you make your way through the new-look 'Story of Ghent’. You will see and feel the city grow and change shape. You will discover some of the city’s secrets and of course there will also be a fresh version of our (still gigantic) aerial photograph.
Reviewed By WestofEnglandTed - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This is a well thought out and wide ranging museum. It is housed in a combination of modern display spaces and a medieval abbey, nicely adapted to lead the visitor through the history of the city with a wealth of interesting displays. There's a medieval hall still with its original Gothic decoration and a very good audio guide (though the numbers by the exhibits were sometimes difficult to see from a wheelchair). Accessibility is good in the museum, though the street access outside could be difficult for anyone with a large chair. The shop is a little limited and disappointing, and the detailed guidebook is only available in French or Dutch. There is a cafe but it only sells (delicious) meals rather than snacks at lunchtime and the tables were rather grubby.
4. Museum Dr. Guislain
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Bross24 - Ketchum, United States
This is a highly unusual museum experience. Located on the grounds of a former institution that treated and cared for mentally ill patients. This museum shows the history of mental disorders and its treatment throughout early history up to more recent times. From sculls being drilled open by early man to let demons escape to electronic machines that look like they came from a scary sci-fi movie set, this is an informative and eerie experience.. There is also a very large incredible exposition of “Outsider-Art” done by non trained artists that are naturally art gifted people but who have mental disorders or who have experienced a major traumatic experience event in their lives. Much of the art is amazing. The art is not to be missed and is located on the second floor in one of the two buildings. There are excellent descriptions in written English discussing the artists and their work. Bring a friend or your spouse, this may not be the best “first date” experience but you will be very happy that you did not go there alone.
5. Stoomcentrum Maldegem
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Located in Maldegem, you will discover the largest Flemish collection of steam-powered and diesel-powered trains. Experience the nostalgia of the past, the ideal trip for the whole family! Steam locomotives and diesel locomotives on two different track widths, diesel motor cars, first-class, second-class and third-class class vehicles and an experience aboard a carriage from the real Orient Express. In short, for the real experience you have come to the right place.
6. Must Textile Museum
7. St Hermes Crypt
8. MOU - Museum
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Oudenaarde, the starting point for further exploration of the Flemish Ardennes, a thousand years of history amidst endless rolling hills. The MOU brings its history to life. Through interactive media and historical pieces, you'll travel through time, from medieval times up till today. You will bump into Emperor Charles, with his illegitimate daughter Margaret, Adriaan Brouwer, with its famous beer scenes, and Louis XIV, who bites the dust. Famous people like Frank De Bleeckere explain why they are fascinated by Oudenaarde. Topmodel Cesar Casier and four others are posing for the lens of famous photographer Stephan Vanfleteren. Furthermore, the MOU is situated in one of Belgium’s most beautiful town halls, which is located at the market square of Oudenaarde. It takes up the oldest part of the 14th-century Cloth Hall, symbol of Oudenaarde’s glorious textile past. Whoever acquires a taste for more, can admire 15 authentic tapestries in the High Cloth Hall and the De Boever-Alligoridès collection in three other rooms, one of the largest silver collections in Flanders.
Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium
This museum, focused on history of the Flemish Ardennes, is housed in a superb example of a town hall typical of town hall buildings throughout Flanders from several centuries ago. Inside is a wonderful museum, very well done. There are several floors, one dedicated to tapestries, one dedicated to various items (silverware, dishes, etc.), and one that has rotating exhibitions. I recommend the audio guide (included with price of admission). The tapestries were extraordinary, in both size, history, color, and detail. Viewing the tapestries is reason enough to go to this museum. Toilets and small gift shop available in the museum. Highly recommended.
9. Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Provincial Archaeological Museum artefacts from Prehistory, Protohistory, Roman periode and early Middle Ages.
10. Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Ename
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
