Nieuwe Instituut is the Netherlands’ national museum for architecture, design and digital culture. Located in the city of architecture, Rotterdam, in the Museum Park with Kunsthal Rotterdam and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen as neighbours, the Nieuwe Instituut has various exhibition spaces, a museum shop, a museum café (with the city’s loveliest terrace), an auditorium, educational spaces and a garden. The impressive architecture collection that the institute manages can be freely consulted in the Research Centre.
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 – 21:00 |
Friday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
1 January: closed
27 April: closed
25 December: closed
0 – 17 | Free |
18 – 64 | €18.00 |
Museumkaart | Valid |
CJP Pass | €9.00 discount |
Rotterdam Welcome Card | €15.00 discount |
Rotterdam Pass | Valid |
Rembrandtkaart | Valid |
Holland Pass coupon | Free |
ICOM/ICAM | Free |
Students | €9.00 |
Thursday Night 17:00 - 21:00 | Free |
Friends of the museum | Free |
Museumpark 25, Rotterdam
Mar 26, 2023 – Sep 10, 2023
Jul 5, 2021 – May 29, 2022
Oct 4, 2020 – Mar 7, 2021
Sep 20, 2020 – Aug 15, 2021
Jul 11, 2020 – Oct 10, 2021
Jan 23, 2020 – Jun 28, 2020
Jan 23, 2020 – Jun 28, 2020
Nov 30, 2019 – Mar 15, 2020
Oct 31, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
Nieuwe Instituut has 3 ratings.
The Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam is a cultural center that focuses on architecture, design, and digital culture. Visitors appreciate its innovative exhibitions and thought-provoking content. The museum's modern building, with its striking architecture, often receives positive comments. Many reviewers highlight the diverse range of temporary exhibitions, which cover topics from urban planning to digital art. The museum's archive of Dutch architecture is noted as a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts. Some visitors mention that the content can be quite intellectually demanding, which may not appeal to all audiences. The museum cafe and gift shop are generally well-received. A few reviewers note that some exhibitions might feel sparse or conceptual, which can be hit-or-miss depending on personal preferences. Overall, the Nieuwe Instituut is regarded as an important cultural institution in Rotterdam, offering a platform for exploring the intersection of design, technology, and society.
Het Sonnevelthuis was zeer de moeite waard. De tentoonstellingen in het instituut waren niet de moeite van het bekijken waard. Op de tentoonstellingen zag je bijna niemand maar in het Sonnevelthuis was het druk.
Visited on Jan 25, 2020
Het Nieuwe Instituut viel erg tegen. We hoopten meer over architectuur te zien. Maar daarover gaat dit museum nauwelijks. Een hele etage over hoodies, een grindbak met kaarsjes en een etage waar je je kunt verdiepen in ideeën van mensen die zich kunstenaar noemen. Het was mij de € 14,- niet waard. Daarentegen is het Sonneveldthuis erg interessant. Daar heb ik uiteindelijk de meeste tijd doorgebracht.
Visited on Jan 25, 2020
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