In 2023, the MSK celebrates its 225th anniversary. That makes us officially the 'oldest museum in Belgium'! The Friends of the Museum turned 125 in 2022. We're celebrating both anniversaries in one big cultural festive year with two major exhibitions, a new thematic trail through the galleries and art projects in the city.
Exhibitions
MSK 225: historical trail
Get to know all about 225 years of MSK and the ins and outs of an art museum through collection pieces, a thematic audio guide and multimedia applications.

Taking the collection outside
The 225th anniversary of the museum is the occasion for a large participatory project with and for the inhabitants of Ghent. You'll find the results throughout the year in the city and in the museum galleries.

225 years of MSK, also in the shop!
At the beginning of 2022, we invited Ghent-based makers to design an original shop product inspired by the MSK collection. From the many submissions, 9 designers (including 1 duo) were selected. The designs are for sale in our shop!

Some activities part of MSK 225
→ see allArtistic city tours
The history of the MSK is closely intertwined with the history of Ghent. Especially for the anniversary year we've published a walking guide to artistic Ghent. Discover the stories that lie behind the facades at your own pace, or take part in the guided city walks.
