Over the past five centuries, Antwerp has played a pivotal role in the production and dissemination of images. The exhibition Masterpieces in the MAS. Five Centuries of Images in Antwerp features some of the showpieces from the collections of KMSKA, M HKA and Museum Plantin-Moretus / Print Room.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| TU - SU | 10am - 5pm |
| MO | Closed |
The exhibition is closed on Mondays (expect on Easter Monday and Whit Monday), on 1 and 2 January, on 1 May, on Ascension Day (17 May 2012), on 1 and 2 November and on 25 December.
Admission
Masterpieces in the MAS
| Rates | Target groups |
|---|---|
| € 8 |
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| € 6 |
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| € 1 |
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| Gratis |
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Tickets provide access to the exhibition Masterpieces in the MAS only. Combined tickets are available for access to all temporary and permanent exhibitions at MAS.
Guided tours
The exhibition Masterpieces in the MAS juxtaposes the Old Masters with contemporary art. Tours are provided by guides of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. A guided tour last 90 minutes and costs € 65 per group of up to 20 persons. Please make reservations at least three weeks prior to your visit by contacting Antwerp Tourism and Convention, T +32 (0)3 232 01 03.
Getting there
Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) is situated in a vibrant neighbourhood in the north of Antwerp, known as Eilandje. The main entrance to MAS is at Hanzenstedenplaats 1, at the Nassaubrug end of the building, alongside the MAS shop. Visit Slimweg for tips on how to get to MAS in an environmentally responsible way.
Walking to MAS
MAS is situated at walking distance from the historical city centre (10 minutes along the Scheldt riverbank).
Cycling to MAS
Ample bicycle parking is available near the main entrance to MAS.
Driving to MAS
MAS is easily accessible by car via some of Antwerp’s main traffic arteries. Paid parking is available at Parking Godefriduskaai (entrance at Zeevaartstraat 11).
Visit Mappy to determine your route. The website of the Municipal Parking Company provides details of Antwerp's parking facilities.
Public transport to MAS
By train:
Arrive at Antwerp Central Railway Station. Catch bus 17 at platform 10 in Pelikaanstraat, alongside the station (stop: Van Schoonbekeplein).
For details on rail services, visit the NMBS website and the Thalys website.
By tram or bus:
- Bus 9, 17 (stop: Rijnkaai) and 30 (stop: Sint-Pietersvliet).
- Tram 7 (stop: Sint-Pietersvliet, at 5 minutes’ walk south from MAS).
For details on tram and bus services, visit the website of De Lijn.
Disability access
Wheelchair access is available on request at the reception desk. A museum attendant will accompany you by elevator to the appropriate floor(s). Free admission for companions of wheelchair users.
