Description

The tourist attraction of the Eilandje is undoubtedly the MAS, or Museum aan de Stroom. The museum opened its doors in May 2011 and its 62-metre height makes it the new landmark in the city. The tower indirectly refers to the sixteenth-century stacked houses that were so typical of the city of Antwerp. The 'museum boxes' are stacked in such a way as to create a kind of spiral tower. As you ascend, this gives you an ever-changing view of Antwerp.
We do not visit an exhibition here but circle in and around the MAS. The city is making every effort to transform this neighbourhood, which has a particularly rich history, into a vibrant waterfront district.

The royal warehouse building dominates the opposite side of the intermediate marina. The 'Royal Warehouses' was one of the first concrete structures in Belgium. The building was erected in 1830 and the foundation stone was laid by King William I of the Netherlands. At the beginning of the 20th century, Den Entrepot burned for a full week, but soon the building would be restored to its full glory. It eventually ended up in private hands and became the largest office realisation ever in Antwerp.

Our excursion starts at a 'hidden' gem on Montevideostraat, the Red Star Line Museum. This museum invites you on an eventful journey in the footsteps of the land movers. With their whole lives packed into a few suitcases, millions of people took the boat from Europe to America from 1800 onwards. The United States and Canada are the promised land for fortune seekers and anyone looking for a better life. The journey to the new world begins for many people in a port warehouse in Antwerp.


Just a few more notes:
In the Red Star Line museum, 2 guides are available for a maximum number of total 30 participants; above this number, visits are of course possible but then unaccompanied (order of registration applies).
A good level of fitness is necessary to participate in the programme as everyone will be "on their feet for hours".
Information on parking facilities will be sent after registration.

- "Drinks Felix Eigenwijs" is included in the cost of the total programme.
- Drinks during the break in the museum café are at your own expense.

If you use the dinner, please find the menu below:
Starter:
tartare of veal/vitello style

Main course:
Onglet (6 weeks matured) with sambal butter, seasonal salad, jacked potato
or
North Sea day catch with lukewarm potato salad, capers, beurre noisette, puffed cherry tomato

Dessert:
Rhubarb tart with bacon caramel ice cream, popcorn

Location

Het Eilandje, Antwerp

Organiser

Zeeland region

Name and contact details for information

Vincent Calon

zeeland@kivi.nl

Red Star Line

The royal warehouse