Industriemuseum Gent

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Gent, Belgium

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Industriemuseum Gent Reviews | Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Industriemuseum Gent is located in Gent, Belgium on Minnemeers 10. Industriemuseum Gent is rated 4.2 out of 5 in the category museum in Belgium. INDUSTRIEMUSEUM GENT www.industriemuseum.be NL In het centrum van Gent, op een boogscheut van de Vrijdagmarkt, huist het Industriemuseum in een indrukwekkend fabrieksgebouw. In de voormalige katoenfabriek – je kan er de machineolie nog ruiken! – wekken grote en kleine verhalen de veelbewogen industriële geschiedenis weer helemaal tot leven. Verschillende generaties van ondernemers, handelaars en arbeiders nemen je mee in een universeel verhaal over mensen en machines en hoe die de wereld rondom ons veranderden. Met een verrassend veelzijdige collectie van internationale allure prikkelt het Industriemuseum de nieuwsgierigheid. Sprekende beelden, historische filmpjes, merkwaardige objecten en pakkende verhalen maken het industriële verleden terug springlevend; van een kolossale stoommachine, over oude reclame, tot het verhaal van een beluikbewoner. EN In the centre of Ghent, just a stone’s throw from the Vrijdagmarkt, the Museum of Industry is located in an impressive factory building. In the former cotton mill – you can still smell the machine oil! – major and minor stories out of the eventful history of industry are brought to life. Various generations of entrepreneurs, merchants and labourers sweep you along in a universal story about people and machines, and how they changed the world round us. The Museum of Industry’s surprisingly diverse collection with international appeal piques visitors’ curiosity. Evocative images, historical films, notable objects and gripping tales make the industrial past come to life; from a colossal steam machine to old advertisements, to the story of a labourer living in a humble factory-provided workman’s dwelling.

Address

Minnemeers 10

Phone

+3293236500

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen

Open hours

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Noel Beinhorn

One great experience! A thorough approach on the both the local and global textile and printing industry. The display of machines and the actual working processes are without match! Thank you! The staff (especially the typesetters - thank you for the great talk and the special present for my amazed father) is very nice, helpful and making sure it is a great experience no matter the conditions.

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Marie Verlinden

We loved the printing exhibit so much, it was really fun and educational. It's also very fun for kids!! The textile exhibit also was very engaging, with the \video diaries\ of people who worked in these circumstances. Overall amazing experience! (and they had really nice homemade iced tea in the cafetaria)

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Cheryl Cooper

Loved the printing demonstrations, the old looms and the story tellers!

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Kitwa Ho

Definitely a 5-star museum. Impressive space, nicely curated exhibitions, and artwork-like machines

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Emma Davidson

The woman on reception was the most welcoming person ever. She introduced the MIAT to us explaining what was on each floor. The displays were interactive and would be great for older children. The video presentations by actors of characters in history was fantastic. So good in fact we had to remember to look at the details in each room. There were some unique presentation ideas with screens made from ropes that were an impressive use of space. There were loads of old machinery on display, films of them in operation and also some weavers and textile artists operating looms and creating product. A recommended 40 minutes for the 5th and 2nd floors. The print floor was closed for renovation when we were there.

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Volodymyr Kulikov

The museum is very interesting for those who like social history, history of textile and printing. They have quite cool restaurant on the ground floor.

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Gareth Walkom

A treasure of Ghent! Lots of textiles and printing on show.. Their machines are still running during the day by their staff! Although the machines are noisy, it's really interesting how the industry used to work in Ghent. Tip: go to the top floor, and you'll see one of the best views of the skyline of Ghent

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Erwin Kerstens

Industrial heritage museum, focus on textile and printing industries. Nice when you are in the neighbourhood. Pretty basic. allow for up to two hours. Text in Dutch, French and English. No on site parking. reasonable entry fee. With cafe and museum shop.