Ambassador Sam Fox on his parents’ migration

The former American ambassador to Belgium, Sam Fox, is a descendant of Red Star Line passengers. He shared the story of his parents’ emigration to the United States and how it influenced his life.

The trip that resulted in a lifetime of photography and fame

A passenger inspiring the future generations

The story of world famous photographer Eduard Jean Steichen, and how his journey across the Atlantic as a young boy shaped his future.

Douglas Fairbanks

In 1931, Douglas Fairbanks was a Hollywood star. He acted, wrote screenplays and produced films.

The oldest Belgian war veteran became an American

After the war many Belgians left for the United States. In 1920 there were about 7200 of them, a migration record for the Belgians.

Stories of emigrants

Millions of passengers travelled with the Red Star Line and told stories about their journeys to their children and grandchildren.

Stories from passengers and crew

Scroll through the photo albums and diary's from passengers and crew members.

The stories

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Ezra Commemorative Memorial Book

A commemorative memorial book from 1936 that belonged to Henri Schulsinger, the co-founder of the Jewish aid organisation Ezra, is displayed in the museum.

Highlights

At the Red Star Line Museum, people and their stories take centre stage. From diaries, letters, and photographs of travellers who once departed with the Red Star Line to recent interviews with people migrating today, we bring past and present together to tell the universal story of hope, dreams, and the search for happiness.

Millions of people, one dream

The Red Star Line Museum. An eventful journey in the footsteps of the migrants.