What to do · Antwerp
The MAS and its free viewing terrace over the port
Information
- From
- €12 adult
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year, 10:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- All ages; the viewing terrace, with children of any age
The Museum aan de Stroom is a tower of red stone and undulating glass in the Eilandje, the former port district. It tells the story of Antwerp and its relationship with the world through the port, in rooms stacked floor by floor.
Tickets and viewing terrace
Admission to the exhibitions costs €12, €8 for ages 18 to 25 and nothing for under-18s, with access from 10:00 to 17:00. But the best part is free: the escalators on the boulevard go up floor by floor, with windows onto the city, to the roof-terrace viewpoint, with a 360-degree view over the port, the Scheldt and the cathedral, with no ticket needed. On the top floor there is a gastronomic restaurant.
Getting there
About twenty minutes' walk north of the Grote Markt, through the Eilandje district.
Tips
- Go up even if you do not go in The free viewing terrace is one of the best views in Antwerp.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to go up the MAS?
Yes, the boulevard and the roof-terrace viewpoint are free, without a ticket.
How much does the museum cost?
€12, and free for under-18s.
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