MAS
The Museum aan de Stroom is a museum located along the river Scheldt in the Eilandje district of Antwerp, Belgium. MAS stands for 'museum aan de stroom', which means museum on the river (De Schelde). It opened in May 2011 and is the largest museum in Antwerp. In total, there are more than 500,000 museum pieces to view.
The central focus of the MAS is Antwerp and its connection to the world. The MAS collection ranges from maritime objects which document international trade and shipping, to the history, art and culture of the port city of Antwerp and to art and culture from Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Oceania. The MAS develops thematic exhibitions which connect local and global culture, art and history. The museum is committed to informing the public using new media and immersive presentations. The museum was internationally awarded for its MAS IN YOUNG HANDS initiative, which involves youngsters from very diverse backgrounds as event organizers and curators.