Red Star Line Museum

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Top 2% of attractions in Antwerp
9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The Red Star Line museum was naturally named after the famous maritime company that transported over 2 million passengers from Antwerp harbour to the New World between 1873 and 1934.”

– Michelin Guide

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Beautifully designed and extremely engaging, telling the story of individual journeys through photographs, recreations and objects, including some gorgeous period model ships. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A lowly warehouse in Antwerp may not seem like a life-changing sort of place. However, this was the start of a completely new life for over 2 million emigrants and a lifesaver for many of them. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Housed in a stunningly renovated building that was once the defunct shipping company’s headquarters, the museum traces the stories of the Red Star Line passengers through photographs, letters, etc." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Red Star Line operated the old steamers that would cross to the New World from Antwerp, carrying some 2 million passengers...the museum follows the stories of the emigrants who made that journey " Full review