Albert Einstein: famous passenger, welcome refugee

Discover the story of the Red Star Line shipping company from a unique perspective: that of Albert Einstein, a beloved guest aboard its ships. This tour offers a surprising perspective on the permanent presentation.

In the Footsteps of the Moel Family

Want to experience the Red Star Line Museum in a different way? Already familiar with our permanent exhibition? This guided tour offers a fresh perspective by focusing on the story of the Moel family.

Exhibition

Exhibitions take place regularly in the Red Star Line Museum.

Stories of emigrants

Millions of passengers travelled with the Red Star Line and told stories about their journeys to their children and grandchildren.

2014 European Sites of Conscience Meeting

The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and the Red Star Line Museum are pleased to announce the 2014 European Sites of Conscience annual meeting, from February 17th to 19th in Antwerp, Belgium.

Expected

Next exhibitions will be expected in the Red Star Line Museum.

Currently on view

The temporary exhibitions.

Red Star Line wins public award!

The Red Star Line Museum received the public award of the annual Museum of the Year Award.

Stijn and Sofie are going to New York

Stijn and Sofie are the winners of the contest ‘1 year Red Star Line Museum’! Next year they will be travelling to New York on the Queen Mary 2.

Yiddish advertisement

Antwerp was a particularly popular port of emigration among Jews from Central and Eastern Europe. These people constituted a sizeable proportion of the Red Star Line’s passengers. The shipping company recruited its “customers” from deep within Eastern Europe.