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Eyecatchers II

From 25 October 2024

Our MAS volunteers are seizing the free Visible Storage. Sixteen of them delved into the museum's collection, each choosing an object that particularly touches them personally.

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. 

Madhouse at the end of the earth

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

Wednesday 25 September 2024 from 19:00 to 21:00

A look at research

The MAS preserves culturally and historically sensitive Congolese heritage that today numbers nearly 5,000 cultural objects. MAS staff, together with Congolese colleagues, are investigating the circumstances under which this collection disappeared from Congo. The first results of the study will be on display in the Visible Storage.

Tuesday 28 May 2024 until Sunday 13 October 2024 from 10:00 to 17:00

To the Antarctic

Belgica's polar pioneers

Together with a guide, you will depart on the Belgica, heading for Antarctica. During the tour, you will get to know the research ship's very young crew and how they are forced to spend the winter in the Antarctic. You will also reflect on climate warming on the continent today.

To the Antarctic

Belgica's polar pioneers

Come and meet the expedition members of the Belgica. Some 125 years ago, they set off from Antwerp to the last blind spot on the world map: Antarctica. The expedition got stuck in the polar ice and made history as a result. Learn how the men managed to survive, who followed in their footsteps, and what Antarctica is like today.

Friday 21 June 2024 until Sunday 3 November 2024 from 10:00 to 17:00

Rare and Indispensable

Masterpieces from Flemish collections

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. 

The world mirrored

24.04.2015 - 16.08.2015

'The world mirrored. World maps from the Middle Ages to the present day' took you on a discovery through the fascinating history of the Western world view from the Middle Ages to the present day. We received 48,718 visitors.

To simmer trout

MASafari

A treasure hunt in the museum

Children aged 5 to 10, together with their (grand)parents, search for animals in the museum. Along the way, they are given all kinds of assignments.