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Madhouse at the end of the earth

A digital talk with author Julian Sancton about his book and the intrepid explorers of the Belgica.

Re:thinking the body

MAS X Antwerp Queer Arts Festival

In a workshop, visual artist Laura Boser uses improvisation and listening exercises to challenge you to look at the hierarchy of your body parts differently. 

Antwerp à la carte

On cities and food

The history of the city, on the surprising, erratic and often invisible trail of food.

Rare and Indispensable. Masterpieces from Flemish collections

31.10.2024 - 25.02.2024

CLOSED - Magritte, Bacon, Ensor, Moore, Jordaens, Rubens … These were just some of the world-famous names on display at the MAS. 'Rare and indispensable' brought a unique selection of masterpieces from the Flemish masterpiece list. 

Michaelina - Baroque's leading lady

MAS hosts Rubenshuis

For the first retrospective of the oeuvre of Michaelina Wautier (1604-1689), Rubenshuis and the MAS are joining forces. The exhibition - a world premiere  - demonstrates the exceptional talent of an artist who became great at a time when female artists were very rare. Her work is so multifaceted and unique that it defies all art historical imagination.

Instinct - A beastly exhibition

A bold look at the collection

In 2018 the youngsters of MAS in young hands took over a floor of the museum. A unique exhibition that revealed the animal side of the museum collection with creative materials and a wild programme.

COMPASSION

The many faces of compassion

Feeling or showing compassion is typically human and has many sides. The expo shows how we portray this in different times, cultures and worldviews. And also, what its abrasive sides are.

#MASmoves: More than Pop

In a world where dance is often viewed through the lens of music videos, films, and social media, this #MASmoves event invites you to look beyond. This evening goes beyond the screen and contemporary pop culture and delves into the origins of various dance forms.

Thursday 20 November 2025 from 19:00 to 23:00

#MASmoves: Uprisings!

Dance is a powerful tool that makes social themes tangible, exposes emotions, and creates space for change. An evening full of energy, expression, and new perspectives.  

Thursday 18 December 2025 until Friday 19 December 2025 from 19:00 to 1:00

Universal Tongue

Anouk Kruithof shows that dance is a universal language in different (sub)cultures. Walk through a rousing video installation featuring some 1,000 dance styles from around the world. Immerse yourself in a language we all know in this four-hour film. 

Saturday 25 October 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00