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MAS volunteers dive into the collection

From 25 October 2024, the MAS volunteers are in charge in the Visible Storage. Sixteen of them delved into the museum's depots and each chose an object that particularly touches them personally. Admire their favourite pieces and get to know some of these silent but indispensable forces. 

A small sea buoy, a Taoist flower goddess, a beak mask or a porthole... The pieces chosen are as diverse as the tasks the MAS volunteers enthusiastically take on at the museum. Through the surprising collection of museum pieces, you get to know the people who warmly welcome our public, maintain the cranes and vessels, digitise the collection or ensure that the MAS remains a warm place for young people too. And, of course, they also tell you why those pieces touch them. In this way, the Visible Storage gives you another look at the MAS collection. 

Practical

  • From 25 October 2024 in the Visible Storage on the 2nd floor
  • Free entrance

Also on display in the Visible Storage:

Collection update

Collection news

An object leaves on a trip to another museum, another undergoes research. Or a special piece is recognised as a Flemish Masterpiece. Or our collection expands.

Collaboration

Pictures by Raoul Van Den Boom

Thousands of unique images from photographer Raoul Van Den Boom show the artistic and social life in Antwerp between 1950 and 1980. Some photographs from the immense collection are now on display, some others can be viewed digitally.

De Wondere Pluim

Stories by pupils

Together with parents and the MAS, arts organisation De Veerman organises an annual writing competition for primary school pupils called 'De Wondere Pluim'. Children get to write a story inspired by an object from our collection.

See also

Become a volunteer

Do you want to do some volunteer work? Your talents and efforts are definitely appreciated at the MAS. Learn all about becoming a volunteer at the MAS.

The MAS for youngsters

The MAS in Young Hands organises super cool activities in the MAS for youngsters aged 16 to 26.

Harbour cranes

The MAS' largest and most impressive collection pieces can be seen on the Scheldt quays. And just in front of the MAS, you almost bump into the showpiece of our collection.

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