Directly opposite Het Steen, you will find the Redershuis, which houses the Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum. In this beautiful setting, you can admire the works of this folk artist and discover why he was fascinated by people he encountered in a world port.
An artist of the people
Eugeen Van Mieghem (1875-1930) and Antwerp are inextricably linked. From his mother's harbourside café, Van Mieghem portrayed on canvas the thousands of emigrants who made the crossing from Antwerp to North America in the early 20th century. On a global level, he was more or less the only artist to portray this emigration.
The Shipowner's House
You can admire this beautiful collection on the ground floor of the Redershuis (Shipowner's House), an historic building on the Scheldt quays. Beneath an elegant dome with a large chandelier, you will not only find two hundred works of art, but you will also discover personal documents and old photographs from the artist's studio. These will give you a special insight into the work and life of the folk artist, Eugeen Van Mieghem.
Get the most out of your visit
Would you like to visit and admire the Shipowner's House in its entirety? if so, make an appointment for a guided tour.
Even more Van Mieghem
One mile to the north is the Red Star Line Museum, where you will discover the stories of the emigrants depicted in Van Mieghem's works. Combining both museums in one visit is therefore perfectly possible. On your walk from one museum to the next, you'll pass the statue The Emigrant, made after a drawing by Eugeen Van Mieghem.