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The MAS museum had many old maps on display. 

There were over 45,000 people that visited the MAS exhibition in the 4.5 months that it was open to the public!

The MAS exhibition 'To the Antarctic' blended old historical aspects from the Belgica expedition with contemporary part which focused on the research taking place on the continent. 

An old pair of pants and jacket were on display from the time of the Belgica expedition. 

There were a number of interactive screens that visitors could use at their own pace to learn about the research and other facets of work and life on the Antarctic continent today. 

The first 12 members of the 2024-25 BELARE team arrive in Antarctica at Ultima Air Base. From here, they will take a feeder flight to reach the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica 400 km away.

Alain Hubert an Tim Grosrenaud prepare to leave PEA on a traverse to the coast to retrieve the last of the cargo that was delivered at the end of last season.

Even the old steering wheel of the Belgica ship has been beautifully preserved and displayed proudly at the MAS museum 

There was a display size model of the Belgica ship, the first ever international research based expedition to over-winter in Antarctica.