The Phoebus Foundation

Heritage Day 2026

On Sunday 26 April, Den Argentin opens its doors for a rather special glimpse into the past of the Port of Antwerp. Discover the remarkable Maritime and Logistics Heritage collection of The Phoebus Foundation, featuring over 1,200 objects that bring the port’s history vividly to life. Along the way, a dedicated team of volunteers will guide you through personal memories and anecdotes from the docks as they were a century ago.

Practical information

Where: De Pretstraat 1 (2000 Antwerp)
When: April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Free access, no registration required
Contact: info@phoebusfoundation.org

Group of visitors listening to a volunteer guide among historic port vehicles and machinery inside a warehouse.

Visitors exploring logistics and maritime heritage in a large historic warehouse with old machinery and port equipment in Antwerp.

Maritime and Logistics Heritage

The Maritime and Logistics Heritage collection documents the history of the port of Antwerp and its workers. It comprises an extensive collection of objects— from handcarts and tractors to the monumental Antigone crane — all carefully maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. The collection also includes around 250,000 historical photographs that capture daily life in and around the port.

Meet our volunteers

Find out more at erfgoeddag.be.