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Family Visit to MAS | Museum aan de Stroom

Practical tips for exploring Antwerp’s iconic city museum with children.

The MAS | Museum aan de Stroom offers a fascinating look at the history of Antwerp and its global port connections. We provide guidance on navigating the museum’s galleries and rooftop with younger visitors. Please verify the latest family-friendly policies or ticket requirements via official sources before your departure.

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Family visits at MAS | Museum aan de Stroom
The MAS offers a variety of tailored activities and discovery tours that allow children and families to explore the museum's collections in an engaging way.

The MAS | Museum aan de Stroom in Antwerp provides diverse opportunities for children and families to engage with its collections through structured programming. Designed for ages ranging from toddlers to primary school children, the museum offers themed scavenger hunts, creative workshops, and interactive spaces across its ten floors. These activities encourage young visitors to explore the museum's themes in a hands-on and age-appropriate environment.

Recommended age: Ages 2–12

Family highlights

  • Monthly Buggytour Dierenpret for toddlers.
  • MASafari scavenger hunt for children aged 5-10.
  • Creative drawing floor inspired by museum exhibits.
  • Hands-on workshops like 'Betoverende dieren' for ages 6-12.
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What children can see and do

Families can participate in themed guided tours, scavenger hunts like 'MASafari', creative workshops where children can design their own animals, and a dedicated drawing floor.

Age guidance

The museum offers activities tailored to various age groups, with specific events for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and children aged 5 to 12 years.

Practical information

Events are often scheduled on recurring dates, such as the monthly Sunday morning buggy tours. Families are encouraged to check the website for specific workshop details and activity requirements.

Family Activities and Resources at MAS
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The MAS | Museum aan de Stroom offers a variety of engaging resources designed to help families explore the museum together. Through interactive scavenger hunts, creative workshops, drawing activities, and guided tours, visitors can discover the collections in ways suited to different age groups, from toddlers to school-aged children.

Family tour

Buggytour Dierenpret

Ages 2–390–90 min

Join a guide to discover animals in the museum, designed specifically for families with children aged 18 months to 3 years.

Age guidance: 18 months to 3 years.

Practical information: Takes place once a month on Sundays from 10:00 to 11:30.

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Kids trail

MASafari

Ages 5–10

Children and their parents or grandparents search for animals hidden in the museum while completing various assignments.

Age guidance: 5 to 10 years.

Practical information: Designed to be completed in the museum galleries.

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Interactive experience

Tekenvloer (Drawing Floor)

Inspired by animals in the exhibition, visitors can draw their favorite animals on the drawing floor with family members.

Practical information: Encourages participation with parents or grandparents.

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Family program

Atelier 'Betoverende dieren'

Ages 6–12

Children explore the museum for animals from Central and South America and then design their own fantasy animal.

Age guidance: 6 to 12 years.

Practical information: Workshop format.

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