Permanent exhibition

A new permanent exhibition spread throughout the building offers visitors the chance to discover the history, workings and rich collections of the University Library up close.

At various points throughout the building, you will find a self-contained narrative. Whether it’s a brief visit to the reception area or an in-depth exploration of the building, the exhibition offers insights at every turn. materials that give the Boekentoren its character.

Five flipbooks shed light on the history of the university library, the vision of Henry van de Velde, the meticulous restoration, and the specific materials that give the Boekentoren its character.

A central information table offers a glimpse behind the scenes. Using a scale model and a cross-section, it becomes visible where work is being done in the building. Two flipbooks make the operation concrete: one depicts the various functions and the people behind the library, while the other translates the library into compelling figures.

New display cases provide the setting for changing exhibitions of selected items from the collection and heritage. These exhibitions regularly change theme and are accompanied by a poetic documentary that captures the essence of the collection.

The Boekentoren is not a museum, but a dynamic workplace. The displays in the showcases therefore evolve with the times and regularly change theme, ensuring there is something new to discover on every visit.

Even those who only visit the tower get a representative picture of what takes place within the library through a number of informative prints.

For those seeking further insight into the items on display, the ErfgoedApp offers a layer of in-depth information. You can also find detailed background information on the works in the display case here.

The exhibition is a collaboration between Ghent University Library and Madoc.