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Water-rAnt 2019

Water-rAnt is assembling one hundred and fifteen authentic ships from Antwerp, the harbour and the Scheldt river's delta. You'll become acquainted with more than thirty maritime heritage and nautical organisations. Come aboard for cruises to the Dry Docks site, where an extensive programme awaits you. There's also all sorts of things to experience around the MAS!

Study painting First entry of Napoleon to Antwerp

Napoleon's visit to Antwerp in 1803 was a high point for the city on the Scheldt. Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoleon's wife, ordered a painting to immortalise the entry. This is a preliminary sketch for that.

Our donors

The MAS leans on the continuous generosity of our donors in order to ensure that the museum can continue to enable all visitors to experience culture.

Afbeelding van een wafel gedresseerd met frambozen.

Small waffles called bastoncelli

A modern-day warehouse

In this impressive warehouse, all the museum rooms are stacked like boxes. Follow the Boulevard with its metres-high glass windows as it spirals upwards, and enjoy an incredible view of the city from every level.

MAS. A river of tales

What makes the museum so unique? Discover the MAS in a few words.

19th century dollhouse

In preparation for the family exhibition Anybody home?, the MAS had a 19th-century wooden dollhouse restored. The house and its furnishings were carefully refurbished.

An excellent herb cake

Istanbul - Antwerp. Port City Talks

23.10.2015 - 24.01.2016

CLOSED - The exhibition 'Istanbul - Antwerp. Port City Talks' was one of the eye-catchers of the international Europalia art festival Turkey.

Look at Celebration!

Our museum halls are also virtually available. Take a look at the exhibition 'Celebration'

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23.10.2015 - 24.01.2016

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