Museum sights in Rotterdam
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Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
Among Europe’s very finest museums, the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has a permanent collection spanning all eras of Dutch and European art, including superb old masters. Among the highlights are The Marriage at Cana by Hieronymus Bosch, the Three Maries at the Open Sepulchre by Van Eyck, the minutely detailed Tower of Babel by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, and Portrait of Titus and Man in a Red Cap by Rembrandt. Renaissance Italy is well represented; look for The Wise and Foolish Virgins by Tintoretto and Satyr and Nymph by Titian.
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Nederlands Fotomuseum
The Nederlands Fotomuseum mainly has large, special exhibitions, so the value of a visit depends on what’s on (if it’s Hans van der Meer, go!). Bits of the permanent collection (which is magnificent but hidden) can be accessed by various form-over-function gizmos.
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De Dubbelde Palmboom
De Dubbelde Palmboom is a history museum housing an excellent collection of items relating to Rotterdam’s history as a port. Displays are spread throughout the 1826 warehouse, and many have a sociological bent.
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Wereldmuseum
The Wereldmuseum celebrates multiculturalism, focusing on rituals, stories and sacred objects. It has been closed for several years of renovations, it should reopen soon. Major exhibits will change regularly.
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Kunsthal
The Kunsthal hosts around 20 temporary exhibitions (including art and design) each year. Everything from ‘elitist to popular’ gets an airing.
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Historisch Museum het Schielandhuis
The Historisch Museum het Schielandhuis exhibits focus on everyday life through the ages, such as the (purportedly) oldest surviving wooden shoe..
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