Antwerp's Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) is a cultural gem. The stunning architectural design draws you in, and once inside, you're treated to a treasure trove of art, history, and culture. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, showcasing Antwerp's rich maritime heritage and diverse heritage. But what truly sets MAS apart is the panoramic view from its rooftop. It's a breathtaking vantage point over the city, offering an unparalleled perspective of Antwerp's beauty. A visit to MAS is a sensory and intellectual delight, combining art, history, and a spectacular skyline view that's not to be missed.

Stunning modern building, very well thought out and laid out museum. Views from the terrace on the 10th floor were incredible. We only visited two out of the many exhibitions, but they were very well curated. For me it kind of summed up the Antwerp vibe (although I only spent half a day in the city, unfortunately).

I had a great time at the Museum aan de Stroom. It is a beautiful building with a fantastic view of the city. The museum has an interesting collection of objects and stories that show the history and culture of Antwerp. I learned a lot about the port, migration, art and the diversity of this city. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this museum for anyone visiting Antwerp.

Fabulous building clad in Indian red sandstone and decorated with the hand emblem of Antwerp. Each floor is rotated 90 degrees round from the last. Great views across the city from the top. Good hotdogs and nice staff in the ground-floor cafe. The permanent exhibitions don’t go for linear narratives but collections of artefacts, pictures and videos the give bite-sized impressions and make you think. Lie down on a bean bag and watch people’s thoughts on what constitutes “home”. The Antwerp at War section had heartbreaking vignettes of individuals and families and what happened to them. Most of the exposition is trilingual. Really well done and definitely worth a visit.

We enjoyed this museum, even if a bit disjointed in showing the city's history. Don't miss the 2nd floor, which is their storage area, but had a number of fascinating things on display. We skipped the special (extra cost) exhibit on the third floor. Sections 9n commerce, the war, and early history. The view from the top is great, and you only have to climb one floor (escalators cover the other floors). Spend some time enjoying the building from the outside

Yes the views are good from the top. We only went for those. However, it’s a long way to the top, via escalators, all the way to the 9th floor and then, just when you think you must be there - there is a flight of stairs to the roof. The view is almost as good through the wavy glass walls lower down, maybe even better. It’s a rather tiresome and twisty journey up. Apparently there is a lift for disabled people, if organised.

This museum has a mix of free and paid for spaces. For free you can see the display on floor 2 about their collection plus access the roof panorama. The paid ticket gives access to the other floors. The displays are thoughtfully designed with a mix of text and audio guide context. We especially enjoyed the Antarctic display. The architecture of the building is incredible too.