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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.

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.

In the museum

We do everything we can to make your visit as pleasant and easy as possible. You’ll find all the practical information about the museum and its accessibility here.

Late night opening for students Dutch - 2025/2026

Adult education - Nocturne

Are you teaching evening classes for non-native speakers? Are you coaching an integration training programme? You and your students are very welcome at the Red Star Line Museum for a late night visit!

    Tuesday 25 November 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Thursday 11 December 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Thursday 29 January 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Tuesday 10 February 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Tuesday 17 March 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Tuesday 21 April 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Thursday 28 May 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00
    Tuesday 23 June 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00

Millions of people, one dream

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

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