SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary museum with two exhibitions up at the moment - one on each floor. It provides an excellent opportunity to get introduced to some big names in the Belgium art scene. I also found the installations especially interesting. My only issue was the pricing - I had just come from the extraordinary STAM Museum with an 11Euro ticket price and was surprised that SMAK's entry fee was 19Euros.

Surprisingly contemporary with a focus on young local artists. The collection is housed in a large building allowing art to breathe and its numerous visitors to enjoy the space. The cafe on the ground floor gets busy on weekends for good reasons. It’s a tasty place indeed!

An interesting modern art gallery. Lots of different styles and the main exhibit was all by Belgian artists, which was very unique as you don't hear of many Belgian artists on the world stage, so it's nice to see their work all together. The pricing is a bit odd: perhaps too cheap if you're 25 or under (id needed): €3,50 and then a little too expensive if you're older: €18. Gift shop didn't have the nicest pieces of art in the gallery represented at all which was a shame: it had the usual problem too of charging a lot of money for very simple things such as postcards. Air conditioning in the gallery was hit or miss meaning some rooms were unbareably hot and others a perfect temp. Information about the pieces was generally very good and the rooms were large enough to move around in. Some unusual choices with awkward stairs to certain areas make the gallery slightly less accessible than it needed to be. Overall, very good, and a nice activity in Gent.

SMAK (Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art) in Ghent is super exciting! It’s full of modern art with bold colors and wild ideas. The exhibits change often, so there’s always something new to see. I loved the quirky sculptures and thought-provoking paintings. The museum is spacious and easy to walk through, with clear signs. It’s not too crowded, which makes it nice to explore slowly. The staff are friendly, and the entry price feels fair. There’s a cool vibe that makes you feel creative. It’s perfect for anyone who likes art that’s different and fun. SMAK is a must-visit for an artsy adventure in Ghent!

Exploring a venue that shines a spotlight on local talent is truly delightful! The exhibit, filled with captivating paintings, was an enchanting experience from start to finish. The friendly and attentive museum staff only added to the warmth of the atmosphere, making it a visit to remember.

Cool museum, but the air conditioning on some of the exhibits is broken and it's super hot

If you want to enjoy the flemish artwork in the ableist museum, I recommend to visit there. It’s hard to open the door for taking the lift, and no friendly signs for disabled visitors. So disappointed it.

Visited the latest exposition in SMAK and was pleasantly impressed. The selection PRESENTS – private schenkingen aan S.M.A.K. ; films walker series by Tsai Ming-liang and more things to look into. Sunday mornings are busy in the museum, but not overcrowded. Very friendly staff, thanks for the work of the museum!