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Rotterdam is the second city of the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. The city is loacted next to the Nieuwe Maas River (New Meuse) and has the main and largest harbor in Europe. After a German bombing in 1940 the city of Rotterdam had to be rebuilt to a large extent. Besides the harbor, today Rotterdam is also known for its smaller and older inland ports, historical warehouses and innovative architecture.

Rotterdam is a young, dynamic metropolis that continues to renew itself. In 2014, the Market Hall opened, an impressive residential and commercial building with indoor market hall. In that same year the city was incorporated in several must-visit lists, including those of The New York Times and Rough Guides. The skyline is impressive for Dutch standard, with many skyscrapers.

Rotterdam is a multicultural city that is reflected by the range of international food and beverage on offer, the vibrant street life and cultural highlights.

Rotterdam is the second city of the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. The city is loacted next to the Nieuwe Maas River (New Meuse) and has the main and largest harbor in Europe. After a German bombing in 1940 the city of Rotterdam had to be rebuilt to a large extent. Besides the harbor, today Rotterdam is also known for its smaller and older inland ports, historical warehouses and innovative architecture.

Rotterdam is a young, dynamic metropolis that continues to renew itself. In 2014, the Market Hall opened, an impressive residential and commercial building with indoor market hall. In that same year the city was incorporated in several must-visit lists, including those of The New York Times and Rough Guides. The skyline is impressive for Dutch standard, with many skyscrapers.

Rotterdam is a multicultural city that is reflected by the range of international food and beverage on offer, the vibrant street life and cultural highlights.

There are 37 museums in Rotterdam.

Tours and tickets

These tours and tickets are available in Rotterdam.

Discount passes

These discounts and discount passes are valid in Rotterdam.

CJP Pass

15 museums – A pass for young people up to 30 years for a discount on admission tickets for various cultural activities.

Museumkaart

17 museums – A card that offers the card holder unlimited access to over 400 museums in the Netherlands.

Holland Pass

4 museums – A pass that provides you with free admission and discounts on admission in over 100 museum and tourist attractions in major cities in the Netherlands.

Rotterdam Pas

A pass that offers free entry or discount at museums and attractions in and around Rotterdam.

Rotterdam Welcome Card

1 museum – A pass that offers free entry or discount at museums and attractions in and around Rotterdam and free public transport.

All discount passes in Rotterdam

To see and do in Rotterdam

Discover the best museums in Rotterdam.

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Popular museums

These museums in Rotterdam are popular.

Diergaarde Blijdorp

Rotterdam

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Rotterdam

Kijk-kubus

Rotterdam

Maritime Museum Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum

Rotterdam

Futureland

Rotterdam

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Exhibitions in Rotterdam

These exhibitions are on display in Rotterdam.

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Zeekastelen - Op vakantie met een cruiseschip

Zeekastelen - Op vakantie met een cruiseschip

Maritime Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Collectie Krekel

Collectie Krekel

For every collector, there comes a time when they must make plans for the future of their collection. So too for silver collector, Annelies Krekel. Because she didn’t want to sell her collection to be...

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

De collectie belicht door Charlotte Dumas

De collectie belicht door Charlotte Dumas

National Museum of Photography, Rotterdam

Victor&Rolf – Fashion Artists 25 Years

Victor&Rolf – Fashion Artists 25 Years

Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Swim, Fish, Swim! – ruim baan voor haring, steur en zalm

Swim, Fish, Swim! – ruim baan voor haring, steur en zalm

Natural History Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam

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Nearby Rotterdam

Discover other popular museums and cities near Rotterdam.

Jenevermuseum

Schiedam

Museummolen De Nieuwe Palmboom

Schiedam

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam

Schiedam

Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard

Krimpen aan Den IJssel

Museumhoeve Molenaar

Berkel en Rodenrijs

The Hague

35 museums

Delft

10 museums

Schiedam

4 museums

Dordrecht

6 museums

Gouda

5 museums

Reviews

This is what people say about museums in Rotterdam.

This park is located not far away from the city centre. We had a wonderful stroll through this beautiful park. It features 4 small gardens, from historical gardens to more mod... (read more)

Angela about Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum

1 year ago

Trompenburg is a beautiful garden with various types of trees and flowers and a small spring. Recommended for people who are looking for a quiet place in Rotterdam. Good for a... (read more)

Marc about Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum

1 year ago

The Wereldmuseum (World Museum) in Rotterdam is quite small, but it features a great collection. They exhibit objects from a wide variety of civilizations. Among others, they... (read more)

Jessica about Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

1 year ago

A museum for the kids, with interactive games. They totally loved it. For me it was quite all right. So without kids it’s quite interesting. If you have kids, bring them, they... (read more)

Jessica about Maritime Museum Rotterdam

1 year ago

Diergaarde Blijdorp is one of the better zoos I have visited. The zoo is very family and in particular child-friendly. A ticket is a bit pricey and it’s a little crowded insid... (read more)

Jessica about Diergaarde Blijdorp

2 years ago

Museum with one of the finest art and design collections in the world. This museum does not just exhibit Dutch or Flemish art, but is internationally focused. It covers everyt... (read more)

Angela about Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

3 years ago

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