Fieldwork. Refugee experiences in Antwerp

7.11.2019 - 3.8.2020

Many newcomers in Antwerp have come to our country as refugees. In a time in which more is spoken about them, rather than with them, their stories are worth hearing.

Destination Sweetheart

25.09.2020 - 26.09.2021

An exhibition about courage, romance, love and resilience. And also about pain and struggling. About starting a new life abroad in order to be with the one you love. 

The museum's DNA

What is it that makes the Red Star Line Museum special? It's story, it's location, the way it's approaches things ...?

Specially Unknown

Red Star Line Museum takes part in the European Refugees Oral History project Specially Unknown

In search of their roots

23.04.2019 - 6.10.2019

The presentation followed in the footsteps of the root seekers and moved through the emotions behind a family or migration history.

To see & to do

What's on display now or in the near future? Which activities are planned?

For non-native speakers

Are you a teacher for non-Dutch speakers? The Red Star Line Museum compiled educational materials in close collaboration with experienced NT2-teachers. This will enable you to prepare your visit in the classroom as well as guide your students during their actual visit to the museum.

The story of migration

The Red Star Line Museum invites you on an exciting voyage. Discover the story of the shipping company, the city of Antwerp and its harbour. Above all, discover the emigrants’ stories.

Higher Ground. A photo exhibition by Carl De Keyzer

31.10.2018 - 27.01.2019

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.

A little bit Belgian. Six Argentinians about their roots

5.10.2017 - 15.04.2018

'A little bit Belgian' told a story about roots, recollections and Belgian migration to Argentina, based on the individual stories of six Argentinians.