Practical information

• Opening hours

  Every Sunday from 10-12 and 14-17 you can visit the ECC as an individual with free entrance

  Winterbreak: the European Cartoon Center is closed between the 22nd of December till the 22nd of January.

• Fee

  As we want to promote cartoons as an art form to the general public and find it important that everyone has the possibility to see cartoons, you can visit the ECC on Sunday by the 'Pay what you wish'-principal. You decide what your visit to the exhibition is worth and according your own budget. This way of working is only possible because the European Cartoon Center is a non-profit organization that operates 100% on volunteers.

  Keep in mind that your voluntary contribution makes it possible to make cartoon art accessible to all. 

  For groups there are different paid formulas: 

  • Formula A: 5 euro per person (with a minimum of 50 euro) admission and introduction
  • Formula B: 8 euro per person (with a minimum of 80 euro) admission, introduction and a free drink of your choice

   

• Groups and Schools

  Looking for an original group activity? During your visit, you will gain insight in our mission and how the ECC is working. Of course we will also give an introduction to our exhibitions, where visual language steal the show. A visit lasts approximately 2 hours and is available every day for groups of 10 or more.

  The cartoon center is also a unique experience for schools. The program is tailored to the age of your class group.

• How to get here

  Kruishoutem is located between Ghent and Kortrijk, just about 30 minutes from the French border. On the E17, take exit 6 and drive towards the center of Kruishoutem.  You can park at the back of the European Cartoon Center or in the center of the town. Alongside the town hall runs a path that brings you to the René D’huyvetterstraat (a 5-minute walk).

  The most accessible train stations are located in Oudenaarde, Deinze, and Waregem. With the public bus of  ‘De Lijn’, you can also reach Kruishoutem by bus from these stations on Sundays. Get off at the Nieuw Plein bus stop. From there, it's a 5-minute walk to the ECC