verkleurmannetje

the artcollection according to roger ballen

Art Collection

3.07-31.12.2026

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26.11 + 27.11.2026

Register now for the third International Conference on Culture & Mental Health, focusing on youth. This year's conference explores how culture and the arts can strengthen the mental health and resilience of young people.

PROGRAMME

Coming soon:
Sottobosco

24.10.2026 - 14.02.2027

This exhibition reveals the beauty and richness of the often overlooked world of artists with disabilities and/or mental health vulnerabilities.

In collaboration with Wit.h

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A Home of One’s Own

23.11 - 27.06.2027

Writer Erwin Mortier returns to his former workplace after 30 years and once again delves into the depots of the Museum Dr. Guislain. A Home of One’s Own proudly displays a diverse selection of preserved artifacts, including photographs, books, artwork, archives and more.

Discover the new exhibition Vol. in A Home of One’s Own

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The permanent exhibition Unhinged is closed since february 2026.

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In the spotlight

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Verkleurmannetje: The art collection according to Roger Ballen
jul 3
Verkleurmannetje: The art collection according to Roger Ballen

The art collection is back! South African art photographer Roger Ballen takes a close look at our collection.

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Sottobosco
okt 24
Sottobosco

This exhibition reveals the beauty and richness of the often overlooked world of artists with disabilities and/or mental health vulnerabilities.

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Slow art - An outsider in our midst
okt 25
Slow art - An outsider in our midst

Slow art is a way of looking in which you take the time to truly experience an artwork. You discover details, emotions and stories you would otherwise miss. Art isn’t just seen — it’s felt.

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Children’s Arts Day: Inside out
nov 15
Children’s Arts Day: Inside out
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International Conference Culture & Mental Health: Youth
nov 26
International Conference Culture & Mental Health: Youth

Museum Dr. Guislain, Iedereen Leest, TOON and 'Ge durft!' (Hogeschool VIVES) partner up for the third edition of the international conference Culture & Mental Health on 26 and 27 November 2026 in Ghent, Belgium, with a central focus on youth. The conference explores how culture and art can strengthen the mental health and resilience of young people.

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Club MiRAnda
dec 18
Club MiRAnda
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Programme
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Guislain newspaper

News
Wuk x Guislain
Wuk x Guislain

To further improve the museum’s accessibility, we are working with WUK on a tailor‑made museum route for adults with mental challenges. A first test version was developed in the exhibition roger ballen.! drawing meets photography.

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Price increase as of 1 July 2026
Price increase as of 1 July 2026

As of 1 July 2026, our ticket prices will be adjusted. This decision helps us continue supporting the operations of Dr. Guislain Museum and to further pursue our mission.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE MISSING SONG
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE MISSING SONG
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“September 1857. De deuren van het gloednieuwe Hospice Guislain gaan open. Het is de allereerste psychiatrische instelling van België. 294 patiënten nemen hun intrek.” Vandaag, op de Dag van de Geestelijke Gezondheid, openen we
Brand in 1928, broeder Max en de revolutionaire therapieën van Dr. Van Acker: duik in de verhalen van Hospice Guislain via je eigen gsm. Welkom in Quartier Guislain! Een wandeling door de eerste psychiatrie van België Kick-off op World M
Dancing on my own? Neen, in de expo! De @gentsehoppers nemen je mee op sleeptouw - met of zonder danservaring. Hoe je beweegt is niet van tel. Dansen is ten slotte goed voor lichaam én geest. LATE DONDERDAG 💃 1.10.2026 vanaf 18u30 in #guisl