Tucked behind a pillared, neoclassical facade on the edge of Citadelpark, the fine arts museum traces the story of Belgian art from the glowing, almost Byzantine religious art of the Middle Ages to modern day. Although it has its fair share of work by the Flemish Primitives, including the recently restored Bosch painting “Saint Jerome” (ca. 1485), plus Rubens and Van Dyck—where this museum really excels is in its later offerings. The late 19th century was a period of great artistic flowering in Ghent, and this is reflected in the works by fin de siècle artists such as James Ensor and Theo van Rysselberghe, whose work bears an uncanny resemblance to the paintings of his American contemporary John Singer Sargent. All artwork hangs evocatively highlighted against dark walls embellished with bright-white neoclassical friezes.
Ghent
Travel Guide
Ghent› Attraction
Museum voor Schone Kunsten (Fine Arts Museum)
Fernand Scribedreef 1, Citadelpark, Belgium
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Neighborhood
Citadelpark (near Sint-Pieters rail station)
Hours
Tues–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm and Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. Closed Dec 25-26 and Jan 1–2
Phone
09/240-0700
Prices
Admission 8€ adults, 6€ seniors, 2€ ($1.50) ages 19–26, free for children under 19
Web site
Museum voor Schone Kunsten (Fine Arts Museum)

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Fernand Scribedreef 1, Citadelpark Belgium GhentNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.