The Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) is Antwerp's largest museum and located in the Eilandje district, adjacent to the River Scheldt. Designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects following a 2000 architectural competition, the museum opened to the public on May 17, 2011. The MAS houses over 470,000 artifacts, with exhibitions exploring Antwerp's maritime history and its global connections.
https://mas.be/en
Standing 60 meters tall, the building features a distinctive design of stacked, rotated volumes clad in red Indian sandstone and undulating glass panels, creating a spiraling promenade that offers panoramic views of the city and port.
Museum aan de Stroom - facade
Museum aan de Stroom - facade
Museum aan de Stroom - curved glass panels
Museum aan de Stroom - city views
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