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.

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Highlights

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

Leopold longs for an adventurous life in Canada

He fought for his dream for more than 20 years

In the course of 20 years, Leopold Lybeer worked as a railway builder and herdsman in Canada. The financial crisis and his wife's nostalgia ended his Canadian adventure. Leopold would never forget the pristine landscape of Canada.