Discover what's on the programme

- Guided tour
- 19.10.2026—30.06.2027
Little Sun
A playful guided tour for preschool classes. Join Little Sun to explore the museum through design objects, touch, imagination and adventure.

- Installation
- 03.10.2026—11.10.2026
Democracy Workout
Join the Democracy Workout at Design Museum Gent and across the city! Train your democratic muscles through interactive installations. Will you join us?

- Expo outside the museum
- 05.10.2026—11.10.2026
To be held at both ends - Klaas Vanhee
Discover Klaas Vanhee's 'To be held at both ends': where drawing and climbing meet. Don't forget your climbing shoes!

- Lecture
- 09.10.2026
To be held at both ends – boekvoorstelling
Discover Klaas Vanhee’s new monograph To be held at both ends by INFINITIF & 019 on Oct 9, featuring a unique climbing art installation. Order for €35!

- Lecture
- 09.10.2026
Designing with bacteria - Matthijs De Block
Discover the inspiring talk series on 'Designing for the Symbiocene' at LUCA Arts. Explore how design shapes a sustainable future. Book your tickets now!

- Workshop
- 08.10.2026—11.10.2026
Collective Embroidery with Klaas Rommelaere
Embroider a unique artwork with Klaas Rommelaere! Learn the cross-stitch and help build the Ossenkop installation. Join in!

- Design Fest Gent
- 11.10.2026
Baguette Studio – Live Demo
Watch Baguette Studio cast natural wax lamps live in <1 hour! Discover transparent, zero-waste micro-production and circular design.

- Workshop
- 10.10.2026
Bring your own cardboard: make a protest sign for the climate march
Make unique protest signs for the Climate March with LABO! We provide signs, paint, and inspiration. Make your voice and creativity heard on Oct 10!

- Workshop
- 09.10.2026
To Make Ends Meet — Screenprinting Session with Shif—t* & Emese Vezely
Discover the forgotten history of the napkin during an interactive screen printing session by Shif—t* & Emese Veszely at 019 on Fri Oct 9.