Located along the Scheldt River in Antwerp, Museum aan de Stroom explores the city’s history and position as an important international port.
The striking 60-meter-high building is designed to resemble boxes stacked in a spiral tower. It also features curved glass panels that provide visitors with impressive views outside.
There are more than 180,000 museum pieces to explore, displayed across the nine floors of the museum. These range from maritime objects that document international trade, to the history and culture of Antwerp.
The museum also displays art from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Visitors can scan QR codes on most objects to listen to background information in multiple languages.
They can also hop on an escalator to the roof terrace and enjoy a fantastic 360-degree view of the city, the port, and the river down below.