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Museum · Roterdã, Holanda Meridional
Kunsthal
A center for temporary exhibitions designed by Rem Koolhaas, in the Museumpark. It has no permanent collection: it hosts several shows at the same time, from painting to design and fashion.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kunsthal
The Kunsthal opened in 1992 as the first exhibition center of its kind in the Netherlands. It has no own collection: the rooms host about six to seven exhibitions at the same time, which change throughout the year and range from major painters to photography, design, fashion and popular culture.
The building is by Rotterdam architect Rem Koolhaas, of the OMA office. It is a low box with a slender tower, and each facade is different. Inside, ramps connect the galleries, and expensive materials like marble appear alongside corrugated metal, exposed concrete and tree trunks.
A public ramp cuts across the building and overcomes the six-meter level difference between Westzeedijk avenue, next to the dike, and the Museumpark. Pedestrians use the ramp even without entering the exhibitions.
Next door are the Museu de História Natural de Roterdã, the Nieuwe Instituut and the Depot Boijmans, which makes the Museumpark the best place in the city for a museum day.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours, depending on the exhibitions.
Best time
Weekday mornings. Check the schedule before you go: exhibitions change several times a year.
How to get there
In the Museumpark, with entrance on Westzeedijk. Tram to the Kievitslaan or Museumpark stop; from Rotterdam Centraal it's about a 20-minute walk.
Tip
Combine it with the Depot Boijmans and the Nieuwe Instituut, a few minutes' walk away. The ground-floor café overlooks the park.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kunsthal
Does the Kunsthal have a permanent collection?
No. The venue hosts only temporary exhibitions, several at the same time.
Who designed the building?
The architect Rem Koolhaas, of the OMA firm, born in Roterdã.
Can you visit several museums in the same day?
Yes. In Museumpark are the Kunsthal, Depot Boijmans, the Nieuwe Instituut and the Museu de História Natural, all a few minutes' walk away.