Photogallery Donors

23.09.2023 - 24.03.2024

Donors tend to fade into the background behind the objects they have given to the museum. But to celebrate our anniversary, we brought them out into the limelight. Photographer Koen Broos turned his camera on 10 of them: one for each year of the museum’s existence.  

Far from the War?

26.09.2014 - 5.04.2015

When the German army occupied Belgium in 1914, it suddenly became almost impossible for the Belgian immigrants in the United States to contact family members. How did the war affect their lives?

A welcome refugee - Einstein and Red Star Line

19.04.2024 - 24.11.2024

In this free exhibition, you could discover Einstein's close relationship with Antwerp, Belgium and Red Star Line. 

Homesickness. Between comfort and pride

18.05.2023 - 03.09.2023

You could travel along with nine artists and found out about their homesickness. Their ongoing search for what really matters, for what makes coming home so emotional.

Cruise Away. See the world with the Red Star Line

14.10.2016 - 17.04.2017

The Red Star Line Museum brought the cruise era back to life with an exhibition, a book and a concert by the Flat Earth Society. The emphasis was on the stories of the passengers and crews of the Red Star Line's cruise ships.

A little bit Belgian

Six Argentines about their roots

This autumn the Red Star Line Museum tells a story about roots, recollections and Belgian migration to Argentina based on the individual stories of six Argentinians. What do they still know about their family history? How do they keep the memories of Belgium, of themselves or of their ancestors alive?

Higher Ground

A captivating photo exhibition by Carl De Keyzer

From 31 October 2018 until 27 January 2019, the Red Star Line Museum hosted the exhibition 'Higher Ground' by the Belgian MAGNUM photographer Carl De Keyzer.

Happy Family 全家福

Be amazed by the rich history, entrepreneurial spirit and unparalleled work ethic of the Chinese community in Antwerp and around the world, through unique artworks and intriguing family stories.

Thursday 30 January 2025 until Sunday 4 May 2025 from 10:00 to 17:00

Late night opening for students Dutch - 2024

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

Full Thursday 30 January 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Full Tuesday 25 February 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Full Thursday 20 March 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Full Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Full Thursday 22 May 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00
Full Thursday 19 June 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00