Antwerp

In the old harbour is the Museum aan de Stroom, also known as MAS. The city and the harbour meet there in the trendy neighbourhood called the Eilandje.

Filip Dujardin | Neutelings Riedijk Architecten

MAS | Museum aan de Stroom

When visiting Antwerp, the cathedral is a must-see. This Gothic building is 123 meters high and is a treasure trove with various works of art.

Cathedral of Our Lady

The house of the world-famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, located in the heart of Antwerp. He made most of his masterpieces in this house.

The Rubens House

The impressive town hall and the Brabo statue are the eye-catchers on the Grote Markt. The Town Hall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Grote Markt and city hall

Between 1873 and 1934, the ships of the Red Star Line brought two million people from Antwerp to New York. Discover the stories of the passengers.

Red Star Line Museum

Het Steen is the oldest building in Antwerp. Immerse yourself in the story of the city and find all the inspiration for an unforgettable visit.

Steen Castle

Museum in the former residence and publishing house of the Plantin and Moretus families, with the oldest printing presses in the world. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Museum Plantin-Moretus

Nicolaas Rockox and Frans Snijders were key figures in the Baroque era. Nicholas as mayor, Frans as a painter. A treasury full of art and stories.

Snijders&Rockox House

The museum of diamonds, jewellery, and silver is located right in the historic heart of Antwerp, known as the diamond city.

DIVA | Museum for diamonds, jewellery and silver

The largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world. It tells the story of chocolate from cocoa bean to chocolate bar. Delicious tastings included.

Chocolate Nation

Museum with the collection of Fritz Mayer van den Bergh (1858-1901). He collected about 3,000 art objects, including Dulle Griet by Bruegel.

Museum Mayer van den Bergh

This used to be an orphanage for girls, called "maegdeckens". A beautiful building with works of art by Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens, among others.

Maagdenhuis Museum

The Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp is always in motion. Discover powerful temporary exhibitions and masterpieces from the museum's collection.

M HKA | Museum of Contemporary Art

Discover the captivating world of photography from its early beginnings to today. An extensive permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.

FOMU Photo Museum

A meeting point for every fashion lover: temporary shows and a collection that highlights the Belgian avant-garde and international fashion.

MoMu Fashion Museum

This museum only shows work on paper: ensembles by Goya, Rops and Munch. You will also find about 25 other graphic artists from home and abroad.

Museum De Reede

This open-air museum offers space for about 400 works of art and is free to visit. Discover sculptures of Auguste Rodin, Panamarenko and Henry Moore.

Middelheim Museum

8,200 works of art by the Flemish Primitives, Peter Paul Rubens, the Baroque and modern art of the Flemish Expressionists. Currently closed for renovation

KMSKA | Royal Museum of Fine Arts

The Koninck brewery of the famous Bolleke. Here you will find an experience center, including crafts, restaurants and of course bars.

De Koninck brewery

Independent brewery that brews 3 beers, with Seefbier being the best known. A historic Antwerp regional beer that has been brewed again since 2012.

Seefbier brewery

The Antwerp 'Havenhuis' (Port Authority office), can be visited with a guide. The design is by the world famous architectural firm Zaha Hadids Architects.

www.woodmonkey.be | Zaha Hadid Architects

Port Authority Building

The 'Handelsbeurs' (New Exchange) was a model for many other exchanges in Europe. Burnt down in 1583 and 1858 and was then rebuilt. Recently renovated.

New Exchange Handelsbeurs

Hidden gem, with the Saint Charles Borromeo church. Pieter Paul Rubens personally contributed to the design and interior of the Baroque church.

St. Charles Borromeo Church

This 18th-century city palace was once owned by rulers such as Napoleon, William I and the Belgian royal family. Now you can shop or have lunch there.

Palace in Meir

The Antwerp ZOO is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in Europe. You can admire more than 950 species and more than 5,000 animals here.