Amsab - Institute of Social History

The memory of social movements and committed citizens who resist injustice and inequality.


Consultation of the collection

Amsab-ISG preserves, protects, and unlocks the heritage of social movements and individuals fighting for justice, equality, and solidarity. Would you like to consult our collection items? You can do so online via the catalog or in person in our reading room by reservation.

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Brood & Rozen is an Amsab-ISG publication and the most widely distributed historical-scientific journal in Belgium. It publishes engaging articles on the history of social movements four times a year and is aimed at both academic researchers and the general public.

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Now on view at Amsab-ISG

Now on view at Amsab-ISG Expo (Un)exposed

March 2 – June 19, 2026
Amsab-ISG - Ghent
Free admission

In the analog era, photographs were often captured on glass plates, which could later be developed or projected. Fragile in form, yet remarkably sharp and rich in detail. The exhibition (Un)exposed offers a unique and often intimate glimpse into daily life from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, immortalized on these unique heritage objects.

Free admission from March 2nd to June 19th, weekdays from 9am to 17pm. Welcome!

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In the spotlight

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Volunteer Week: indispensable forces in the spotlight
During the Volunteer Week(February 28 – March 8, 2026) We are delighted to recognize our fantastic volunteers. With their dedication, expertise, commitment, and enthusiasm, they make a difference in our organization every day. This year, we are honoring two exceptional women...

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Margo De Koster
Margo De Koster becomes the new director of Amsab-ISG
From May 1, 2026, Margo De Koster will take over as the new director from Paule Verbruggen, who will retire at the beginning of September.

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Don't turn Amsab-ISG into a haunted house: sponsor our new lighting
We'll soon be updating the lighting in our heritage depots. With modern, energy-efficient lamps, we'll ensure better working conditions and optimal preservation of our valuable collections. Your contribution will help us take this sustainable step. Make a donation and join us in preserving the past...

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Take out an annual subscription to Brood & Rozen
A one-year subscription to Brood & Rozen - the perfect gift
Looking for a gift that surprises and enriches? Give a one-year subscription to Brood & Rozen, the most widely distributed and versatile magazine on social history in Flanders.

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A nice extra for exhibition visitors with a museum pass!
You can now use your museum pass when visiting Amsab-ISG. Even though our exhibitions are free for everyone, there's a nice bonus for visitors who have their pass scanned. When you visit our exhibition (Un)exposed – on view from February 26 to June 19, 2026 – you'll receive...

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Visitors to the virtual museum and archive space Digidaar © Dhiaa Biya
Visit the virtual archive and museum Digidaar
From today we welcome you in Digidaar, the virtual archive and museum that Amsab-ISG created together with Voem vzw developed. Here, the legacy of Voem – a bridge-builder in our super-diverse society for 35 years – is presented in an interactive way...

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Don't turn Amsab-ISG into a haunted house

Don't turn Amsab-ISG into a haunted house Sponsor our new lighting

At Amsab-ISG, we're updating the lighting in our heritage storage facilities. With modern, energy-efficient lamps, we're ensuring better working conditions and optimal preservation of our valuable collections. Your contribution will help us take this sustainable step. Make a donation and join us in keeping the past visible. 
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