The stories

Stories of emigrants, cruise passengers and crew members. Stories of love migration or labour migration. Historical or contemporary, we keep them all.

The collection

This is what's the museum is all about.

Research tips

Do you want to know more about the family history of a migrant but don't know where to start looking? A few tips will get you started.

Participation

Participation is of great importance within our operation. Because stories are central to the museum, personal involvement is crucial.

Participation

Participation is of great importance within our operation. Because stories are central to the museum, personal involvement is crucial.

Plan your visit

All the information you need to plan your visit to the museum.

With a guide

A guided tour makes a visit to the museum even more fun and interesting.

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.