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Red Star Line Museum, Antwerp

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Sharing the story of immigrants and crew, Red Star Line Museum reveals that the Red Star passenger boats were more than just a line of pleasure ships. The museum documents the rise of the ocean liner and the Red Star company, beginning with its founder Clement Griscom. However, the focus is on the many people that left Antwerp's port headed for New York City. Before the museum opened its doors, a team of researchers tracked the families of almost two million passengers and collected their stories, all of which are showcased in the exhibits. On your visit you'll journey with the immigrants escaping the Nazi occupation of Warsaw, as well as get a taste of traveling in style with famous passengers like Albert Einstein. Only 90 people are allowed into the exhibits every 30 minutes, so there may be a wait on your arrival. Advanced reservations are recommended. Put Red Star Line Museum into our Antwerp travel itinerary maker to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Antwerp.
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  • August 17, 2017
    With photo's, pictures, films, documents and personal luggages the museum gives a very nice and interesting overview of the emigration from Europe to America in the first half of the 20th century, bef...  more »
  • August 14, 2017
    I had already read about this newest museum in Antwerp but it surpassed my expectations. Learned a lot about a piece of history that I don't really know. The trouble!!!
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  • August 14, 2017
    Take time in this place steeped in history to understand the State of mind of emigrants. The Museum is well done, a lot of documents and video in french. Beautiful testimony. A Museum is perfect for adults or large kids.
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  • April 16, 2017
    Probably the most impressive museum I've ever visited so far. It has changed my view on the city of Antwerp and Belgium completely! A must-visit place in Antwerp for sure.
  • April 8, 2017
    Great museum. I've been here several times and find always new things. The building is wonderful and leads you to different areas. A must-visit in Antwerp.
  • April 29, 2017
    Very intersting museum documenting migration from Europe to North-America around the beginning of the 20th century. The location has been excellently renovated and houses a modern, interactive experience. Probably my favourote museum in Antwerp.
  • February 13, 2017
    I liked this museum very much, it was an emotional journey of people searching for a better world and going through the exhibition you are able to walk in their shoes for a bit... Making parallels with the current migrant crisis from the Middle East is unavoidable... Highly recommendable!
  • March 30, 2017
    Amazing spot to remember where we come from and where we can go. A must if you go to the city.
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