Albert Einstein

In 1930, Albert Einstein received an invitation to conduct research in Pasadena, California. He decided to travel to the United States via Antwerp on the Belgenland.

Foundation of the museum

The idea for the museum was launched in 1992. Since then several partners have come aboard on this project.

Permanent exhibition

In the permanent exhibition you also find stories about the arrival on Ellis Island. The scenography shows objects and testimonies filmed in America.

In the museum

Make your visit to the museum more interesting: explore it yourself or be guided by a guide.

The Red Star Line story bus

The Red Star Line story bus collected personal stories that were part of the exhibition 'Thuishaven' ('Safe Haven').

Corporations

Are you looking for a cultural teambuilding event for your employees? Check out our selection of guided tours and city walks.

Safe Harbour

Stories of Antwerp on a map

The Red Star Line Museum collects stories of people who moved to Antwerp and tell their story about their first five years of living in Antwerp. Which places have a special meaning to them?

In the neighbourhood

The Red Star Line Museum is located on the Eilandje (the Islet), a distinctive dockland neighbourhood in the north of Antwerp.

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