In 2023, the MSK will celebrate its 225th anniversary. That makes us officially the 'oldest museum in Belgium'! And this year, the Friends of the Museum blow out 125 candles. We're celebrating both anniversaries in one big cultural festive year. Get ready for 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.

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.
