Highlights

The collection contains historical testimonies and documents, but also contemporary stories about migration. And works by Antwerp artists for whom migration was an inspiring theme.

The adventure of Irène Bobelijn

The stories of both the Bobelijn family and the trunk symbolise the journey millions of Europeans made to the USA.

With your class

A guide will take you and your students on an adventure in the museum and/or the city. En route you will get to meet the Red Star Line’s passengers.

Millions of people, one dream

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

Group visits (adults)

Are you looking for an excursion in Antwerp? Treat yourself, your friends or colleagues to a fascinating tour of the museum or an instructive city walk.

World Cruise News

During Red Star Line cruises, the World Cruise News newspaper was printed. The publication was free, and came out three times a week.

Migrants on deck

Photographs show the people involved and the circumstances surrounding their emigration. Consequently, photography is an important source of information for the story of the Red Star Line.

Once again, recognition for the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp

Red Star Line Museum recieves Flemish Culture Prize for Cultural Heritage

The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp was awarded the Flemish Culture Prize for Cultural Heritage during the Groot Onderhoud, the yearly meeting and high point of the museum and heritage calendar! The Minister of Culture, Sven Gatz, gave every member of the museum's team a replica of the bronze sculpture 'La Ultima Isla' by Phillip Aguirre. The Culture Prize also included a 10.000 euro award to the Red Star Line Museum.

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.

Press

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