Scheepvaartmuseum, Antwerp

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Scheepvaartmuseum is a place located in Antwerp (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 23 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°13'26"N latitude and 4°23'53"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Scheepvaartmuseum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Sint-Pietersvliet (bus, 5 min walk), Steenplein Antwerpen (ferry, 5 min walk), Klapdorp (tram, 6 min walk), Antwerpen-Centraal (train, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Vleeshuis (museum, 3 min walk), Sint-Pauluskerk (church, 4 min walk), St Walburga Church (church, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°13'26"N, 4°23'53"E

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Antwerpen (Historisch Centrum)Antwerp Belgium

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Scheepvaartmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meir, City Hall, Brabo, Plantin-Moretus Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scheepvaartmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Vleeshuis, Antwerp (3 min walk), Sint-Pauluskerk, Antwerp (4 min walk), St Walburga Church, Antwerp (4 min walk), City Hall, Antwerp (5 min walk).

How to get to Scheepvaartmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scheepvaartmuseum:

Bus

Sint-Pietersvliet • Lines: 30, 34 (5 min walk)
Suikerrui Steenplein • Lines: 30, 34 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Steenplein Antwerpen • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (5 min walk)
Sint-Anna Jachthavenweg • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (18 min walk)

Tram

Klapdorp • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
Stop (7 min walk)

Train

Antwerpen-Centraal (29 min walk)