visit S.M.A.K. as a group

Together with a guide, you will discover the codes artists use and the different layers and ‘hidden’ messages in the artworks. You can book a guide from Tuesday to Sunday - except Sunday mornings - to explore the ongoing exhibitions as an individual or in a group, with family or friends.

Guided tour for adults

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The guides will lead you around the current exhibitions.

From 5 October 2024, artist and modern alchemist Joris Van de Moortel will take you on a journey of discovery in his solo exhibition HELL ON EARTH, in search of PUR, NUR and FUR.

From 10 October, as part of the Ghent Film Festival, we project the Walker series by Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang, a series of ten films the director made between 2012 and 2023.

You will also discover the collection exhibitions: Private Passion Public Duty: Hoet & Matthys-Colle and also from 5 October 2024 Together: Collaborative Art Practices and PRESENTS: private donations to S.M.A.K.

Practical

  • Max. 15pp/guide.
  • Duration: approx. 1.5 hours.
  • Price: 100 euros/guide + entrance ticket
  • You can request a reservation online. Need help with your online request? Call BoekjeBezoek 32 (0)9 210 10 75 (from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 17:00)
  • Coming as a group without a guide? Please let us know! For a free visit with your own guide, we charge 15 euros speaking fee.
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A museum guide will lead you through the exhibition. During a fascinating walking-talk, you get to know one or more temporary exhibitions and go deeper into the themes that the artists bring up.

  • Choose: general introduction OR specific exhibition(s) - please note this in the 'comment' section of the web form.
  • Max. 15pp/guide.
  • Duration: ca. 1,5 hour.
  • Languages: Dutch, French, English, German.
  • Price: 100 euro /guide + admission ticket.
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  • Max. 15pp/guide.
  • Book here online. Need help with your online application? Call BoekjeBezoek 32 (0)9 210 10 75, every weekday from 9am to 5pm.

Enjoy a snack and drink at Wilde Weide

Wilde Weide

Step inside a green oasis for a delicious coffee with fresh pastries, a homemade lemonade or something else from our carefully selected range. Wilde Weide is also the place to go for lunch, with a menu that focuses on homemade and moves with the rhythm of the seasons. Even when the kitchen is closed, you can enjoy small snacks all day long.

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