Exhibition
The destroyed city
14 May 1940, marked a traumatic breaking point in the story of Rotterdam. Bombing, fire, and rubble clearance destroyed a large portion of its built history. During reconstruction, the focus was on turning Rotterdam into a thoroughly modern metropolis.
Few people alive today can remember the city before the war. And yet, old photographs and footage continue to evoke powerful emotions in a new generation of Rotterdammers.
In this exhibition Rotterdam before May 1940 comes to life in photos, film footage and historical architectural models.
Date
Permanent exhibition
Location Coolhaven
Museum Rotterdam '40 - '45 NU, Coolhaven 375, Rotterdam
Admission
Entrance fee adults: € 10,-
Entrance fee kids up to 17: free
Payment is only possible with pin
Entrance fee studentcard, CJP and grouprate, minimum 15 persons: € 5,- p.p.
Museumkaart, Rotterdampas, Friends of Museum Rotterdam, VriendenLoterij VIP CARD, ICOM: free entrance.
2024: Museum Rotterdam is free on the first Wednesday of each month
Opening hours
Our opening hours:
Tues/Sun: 11 am to 5 pm
Show hours for holidays and vacations
public holidays: 11 am to 5 pm
26 December: 11 am to 4 pm
Easter and Whit Monday: 11 am to 5 pm
Closed: 1 January, 27 April and 25 December
On December 5, 24 and 31 we close at 4 pm
School groups also visit our museum during the week. The museum can therefore be busy, especially in the months of April and May. You may have to wait a while to view our experience.
Groups of more than 15 people must register at least 5 working days in advance via [email protected].
Would you like to visit the museum at a quieter time? Please contact us on 0031-(0)10-2176773.