Museum aan de Stroom

About

The Museum aan de Stroom, or MAS, is one of Antwerp’s most striking cultural landmarks, rising along the Scheldt River with its bold red sandstone design and panoramic glass corridors. More than a museum, it is a storytelling tower that explores the city’s global connections through themes such as trade, migration, art and cultural exchange. Each floor presents immersive exhibitions that blend historical objects with contemporary perspectives, revealing how Antwerp has evolved as a port city shaped by centuries of movement and interaction. Visitors can wander through diverse collections, from maritime treasures to world cultures, before reaching the rooftop terrace, which offers breathtaking views over the old town, the harbour and the river. The MAS stands as a symbol of Antwerp’s openness to the world, inviting guests to reflect on the city’s past while discovering its vibrant present.

Antwerp Belgium

Location

Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) is located at Hanzestedenplaats 1 in the Eilandje district of Antwerp, Belgium, along the Scheldt River in the historic port area known as Het Eilandje. This striking 60-meter-high postmodern building designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects features red sandstone and curved glass, housing ethnographic, maritime, and cultural exhibits with a rooftop panorama open until late evening. Nearby attractions include the Museum De Reede (0.6 km), Snijders&Rockoxhuis (0.8 km), Carolus Borromeus Church (1 km), the bustling Bonaparte Dock with trendy cafés and restaurants like those in Het Eilandje neighbourhood, and easy access to Antwerp's city centre via tram, just a short walk from the riverfront quays and harbour cranes.