Secondary education
In our museum, you don’t just learn about the war — you learn what it still has to tell us today. We explore real stories and tough choices, and we ask: what would you do? Museum Rotterdam ’40–’45 NOW is a place where together — young and old — we learn from the past and look at the present with open eyes. Not a dull lesson, but straight from the heart of Rotterdam: honest, raw, and full of resilience.
The Experience is the foundation of every visit to our Museum Rotterdam ’40–’45 NOW location, immersing students in Rotterdam of May 1940 with personal stories, powerful images, and overwhelming sound. How does it feel when your life is suddenly turned upside down and your familiar surroundings lie in ruins?
After the shock, horror, and loss, students see how the people of Rotterdam come together to rebuild. Generations of old and new residents help the city flourish into the global metropolis it is today.
The Experience is the starting point of every visit to Museum Rotterdam ’40–’45 NOW. After the Experience, the educational programme begins.
Educational Programmes for Secondary Schools
Are you interested in a museum lesson or educational programme?
Send our colleagues an email to book your lesson, make an appointment, or request more information. We’re happy to assist you!
