Grand Opening of Red Star Line Museum

Martes, 02 Julio de 2013 a las 23:46:55

Publicado por spainsun

The new museum is housed in the historical warehouses of the legendary shipping company Red Star Line. The Red Star Line Museum tells the story of the company and highlights on the tales of more than two millions Europeans who had the courage to leave the old world in search of better life in the Promised Land. Between 1873 and 1934 the Red Star Line's ocean steamers sailed to the United States with famous passengers as Albert Einstein, others as Irving Berlin would become international stars.

The countdown has begun; less than 100 days left until the Grand Opening of Antwerp newest attraction, Red Star Line Museum. On September 28th, be part of a memorable milestone in the city’s historical maritime quarter.

The museum focuses on the personal experiences of mass emigration: the stories become tangible, visible through touching testimonials.

Guided Group Tours
A guide takes you on a journey of hope, fear and dreams. Through individual stories of passengers you will gain a better understanding of the bigger historical narrative.
Duration: approximate 90 minutes
• Travel Trade: € 6/person
• Price/guide: € 65 (max. 15 persons/guide)
• Guide reservation and entry ticket required
• Languages: EN/FR/DE/NL

Unaccompagnied Groups
• Travel Trade: € 6/person
• Reservations required



City Walk
In the footsteps of migrants: tales of the Red Star Line in the city
The emigrants bound for America arrived in Antwerp's Central Station after a long journey through Europe. The Central Station of Antwerp is a landmark and considered as one of the world's most impressive railway stations, also known as the 'Railway Cathedral'. Wander through the historical streets of Antwerp and you will easily find your feet to Red Star Line.
Duration: approximate 3 hours
• Museum tower visit included. Museum admission not included.
• Max. 20 persons/guide
• Price: € 95 + € 5 administration fee
• Languages: EN/FR/DE/NL/Other languages on request
• Reservations required



Nocturnes on request as from November 2013.

Location:
Red Star Line Museum
p/a Hessenhuis 
Falconrui 53
2000 Antwerp
Belgium

The museum is fully accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
The nearest free bus parking Scheldekaaien 19 (approximately 20 minutes walk)
Hop on/hop off stops are located in the vicinity of the museum.