Ever wanted to see dinosaur fossils? Take the family out for a natural science discovery full of hidden treasures! Glow in the dark rocks and a mesosaurus fossil are just a few of these gems. Best for ages 3 to 7
The World of Kina: House is a science museum best for families to discover the hidden gems of nature. Kina House is probably one museum you won’t see recommended all the time - it’s actually a hidden gem itself, hidden away in Ghent. Go along for an interactive, natural science focused discovery.
Best for families with young kids looking for a few hours of fun in the city centre. All the info panels are in Dutch, so keep that in mind if you plan to visit. There’s a range of permanent exhibits in Kina House. Here you’ll find everything from fossils millions of years old, insects and glow in the dark rocks.
- Glow in the dark: we’ve all seen rocks and crystals in the museum before, but have you ever seen them glow in the dark? The Kei-Cool exhibit shows off glow in the dark crystals and minerals. Yup, Mother Nature popped off when she made fluorescent rocks.
- Fossil me out: uncover almost 600 fossils at the World of Kina House. One big star of the show is a 50 million years old crocodile fossil, which was found not too far away in Maransart. Plus a mosasaurus. What the heck is a mosasaurus? It’s a massive fish with super sharp teeth. This 5.7m (18.7ft!) long creature hunted the oceans over 65 million years ago.
- Temporary Exhibits: the World of Kina House often features temporary exhibits. Check their website to see what’s on right now. They’ve done exhibits on science and art too.
Tips and Tricks
- Information only available in Dutch. Younger kids will probably still have a fun time looking at everything, but for more in-depth info non-Dutch speakers will have to translate stuff on your phone.
- Want to see more of nature with the family? Check out the World of Kina Garden
Getting There
From the World of Kina House: take bus 5 or 8, stop Sint-Pietersplein.
- By Car: close to underground car park Sint-Pietersplein (P10)
- By Bus: close to bus stop Gent-Sint-Pieters Station. Buses 34, 35, 36, and many more stop here
- By Tram: close to tram stop Veergrep. Tram 1 stops here
- By Bike: uncovered bike shed at the entrance
M to F, 9:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00. Closed Sa. Su 14:00 to 17:30
All seasons
Adult 5€, Kids free, special discount rates available
Open; must book a timeslot on the phone (09 323 62 50). Check their website for further info. Some exhibits temporarily closed. Guided tours unavailable. Limited or unavailable facilities (toilets, lockers, etc)