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The Red Star Line Museum is everything but a traditional museum. Here's an overview of our activities.

Collecting stories

The Red Star Line Museum is a place where stories of people’s journeys - anytime, anywhere, past and present - come to life. At the museum’s core is a collection of hundreds of such highly personal accounts.

Our exhibitions

The Red Star Line Museum has a lot to offer. In addition to the permanent display, we also host temporary exhibitions in a stunning building with an extensive collection.

Foundation of the museum

The idea for the museum was launched in 1992. Since then several partners have come aboard on this project.

Belgian emigrants

In 1890, Louis van Engelen painted 'Belgian emigrants'. The painting is exhibited in the museum.

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.

Modelship Belgenland II

A model in cross section of the legendary Belgenland II. It gives a good impression of how life on board must have been in 'Upstairs, Downstairs' terms.

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.