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Museum of Industry (Ghent)
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The Museum of Industry (MIAT) occupies a massive 19th-century textile mill, where the roar of looms once filled the air. Today, visitors can trace Ghent's transformation from a medieval cloth center to a modern industrial powerhouse. The museum's interactive approach invites you to operate looms, test steam engines, and explore the social history of workers. Highlights include a fully preserved steam engine hall, a printing press workshop, and exhibits on the city's port and automotive history. The top floor offers panoramic views of Ghent's skyline. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on design, technology, and labor. It's a hands-on, family-friendly experience that brings history to life.
Don't miss
- The steam engine hall with working engines that demonstrate 19th-century power technology
- Interactive textile looms where you can weave a small piece of fabric
- The printing workshop with vintage presses and live demonstrations
- The 'Made in Ghent' exhibit showcasing local products from cars to bicycles
- The rooftop terrace with views over the city and the port cranes
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Industry (Ghent)
You can visit Museum of Industry (Ghent) on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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