Things to do in Rotterdam
Rotterdam has an abundance of modern architecture, some of it fascinating, as can be seen at the Netherlands Architecture Institute, the Cube Houses and Euromast. Another key feature of the city is its harbour, the world's busiest, which can be cruised on a Spido Harbour Tour. In the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and the Witte de With, Center for Contemporary Art, Rotterdam has two of the Netherlands' most innovative art museums. Most museums close Monday.
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Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Schielandshuis - Historical museum
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Futuristic Rotterdam houses part of its history museum in the Schielandshuis, which dates from 1665. Located in the heart of the city, the museum traces Rotterdam's growth from a tiny settlement on the River Rotte to the world's busiest port.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€3; under-18s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
31, Korte Hoogstraat, Rotterdam 3011 GK
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 217 67 67
2. Netherlands Architecture Institute - Modern architecture museum
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Housed in a striking building from 1993 at the edge of the city centre's Museumpark, Netherlands Architecture Institute is a museum that explores all aspects of modern architecture. It houses a large archive of architectural drawings, sketches, models, photographs, books and journals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8; concessions €5; under 18s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (from 11am Sun)
Address
25, Museumpark, Rotterdam 3015 CB
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 440 1200
3. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - Dutch and Flemish art
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The city's best-known art museum, the Boijmans Van Beuningen holds paintings by Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, along with prints, decorative art and modern art. After viewing the city-centre collections, visitors can stroll through the sculpture garden and Museumpark.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€9; concessions €4.50; children free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
18-20, Museumpark, Rotterdam 3015 CX
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 441 9400
4. Witte de With, Center for Contemporary Art - Cutting-edge art exhibitions
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Despite being located in a sedate-looking building in the centre of town, the Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art remains at the cutting edge of modern trends. Its changing programme of exhibitions features Dutch and international art and photography.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€4; concessions €2; under-12s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
Address
50, Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam 3012 BR
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 411 01 44
Attractions
Expand all5. Euromast - Rotterdam's highest tower
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Euromast's superfast elevator takes visitors 185 metres up to the Euroscoop platform for spectacular views of the port. On a clear day you can see for 30 kilometres, while eating lunch or dinner 100 metres above the centre's harbour park.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8.70; children €5.60; under 4 free
Opening Hours
Daily 9.30am-11pm (from 10am Oct-Mar)
Address
20, Parkhaven, Rotterdam 3016
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 436 4811
6. Cube Houses - Oddly shaped homes
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A city landmark near the Old Harbour, the elevated, tree house-like yellow Cube Houses were designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom in the early 1970s. It's possible to visit one of these quirky, lopsided little abodes, the Kijk Cubus.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€2.50; concessions €2; under-4s free
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-5pm
Address
70, Overblaak, Rotterdam 3011
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 414 2285
7. Arboretum Trompenburg Botanical Gardens - Colourful botanical gardens
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A view of the changing seasons comes with admission to Arboretum Trompenburg Botanical Gardens, east of the city centre. The gardens were first laid out in English landscape style in 1825. Trees include oak, cedar and Dutch ash and yew.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; under 12s free
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-4pm (winter 12pm-4pm)
Address
86, Honingerdijk, Rotterdam 3062 NX
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 233 0166
Special things to do
Expand all8. Skatepark Westblaak - Skaters' haven
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Skatepark Westblaak in central Rotterdam is a haven for skaters. The free facility was conceived by skaters and caters for skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX enthusiasts. The striking stainless steel half-pipes, vert ramps and quarter-pipes attract both riders and spectators.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-7.30pm
Address
107, Westblaak, Rotterdam 3012 KG
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 280 9370
9. Spido Harbour Tour - Cruising Rotterdam port
Show more A Spido Harbour Tour, departing from below the city-centre's Erasmus Bridge, takes passengers on a 75-minute cruise around the world's busiest harbour to view the docks, ships loading and unloading, and the city's waterfront developments. Longer cruises are also available.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€9.50; 4-11s €5.80; under-4s free
Opening Hours
Daily, boats depart at various times
Address
85, Willemsplein, Rotterdam 3016 DR
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 275 9988
