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Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (SMAK) vs Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The House of Alijn scores significantly higher than Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (SMAK). The House of Alijn ranks #2 in Ghent with positive reviews from 3 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (SMAK)
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Citadelpark, Ghent, Belgium
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"It holds a highly regarded permanent collection of local works (including Karel Appel, Pierre Alechinsky and Panamarenko) and works of international celebrities (like Christo, Warhol and Hockney)."
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2 Stars
"This museum, housed in the former Flower Show Hall, illustrates changes in art from the 1950s to the present day."
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Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Kraanlei 65, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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"In a restored 1363 children’s hospice complex, this delightful museum examines how everyday life was lived from the 1890s to 1970s."
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1 Star
"The House of Alijn is housed in the Alijn children's hospital (1363), Ghent's only almshouse."
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"The museum itself comprises several settings, with its interior largely devoted to everyday 20th-century household items lovingly preserved. The courtyard features18 medieval almshouses "
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"Set in a cluster of folksily restored almshouses from the 1300s, Ghent's fascinating folklore museum is set in a tranquil, grassy courtyard that creates an oasis of peace in the city center."
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