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Museum Rotterdam '40 -'45 NOW

Coolhaven 375, 3015 GC Rotterdam
📞 010 217 6773

Welcome to the Museum Rotterdam '40 - '45 NOW, an interactive museum located in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Here you can explore the history of the city during the Second World War. The museum is dedicated to the story of Rotterdam during the war and its aftermath.

The museum features a variety of interactive exhibitions and educational activities. Through the use of multimedia, visitors can explore the impact of the war on the city and its inhabitants. The museum also offers a range of activities for children, such as a scavenger hunt and a virtual reality experience.

The museum’s main exhibition is “Rotterdam ’40 - ’45 NOW”. This exhibition covers the history of the city during the war, from the bombing of Rotterdam on May 14, 1940 to the liberation of the city on May 12, 1945. Through the use of photos, documents, and multimedia, visitors can learn about the city’s history and the lives of its citizens during this time.

The museum also features a number of special exhibitions. One of these is “The Art of War”, which showcases works of art from the time of the war. This exhibition includes works by artists such as Piet Mondrian, Karel Appel, and Willem de Kooning.

The museum also houses the “Rotterdam Remembers” exhibition, which pays tribute to the city’s victims of the war. This exhibition includes photos and stories of those who died during the war, as well as those who survived.

The museum also has a research center, which contains documents and artifacts related to the war. The center is open to the public and is available for research.

The Museum Rotterdam '40 - '45 NOW is an ideal destination for those interested in learning about the history of Rotterdam during the Second World War. Through interactive exhibits, special exhibitions, and educational activities, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s history and the lives of its citizens during this time. The museum is also a great place to view works of art from the war, as well as pay tribute to the city’s victims.

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5 stars

Small, but really nice museum to check out about WW2! Awesomely friendly staff, many interactive exhibits (in Dutch), and great exterior. Definitely recommend!

5 stars

Very interesting museum displaying a well selected variety of items each carrying a story. What a shame a city such as Rotterdam with rich history has only ONE city museum. Please open more exhibitions, Rotterdam needs it! More

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Amazing place and people. They've made efforts to make the museum able to accomodate for non-dutch people since most languages are dutch. Staff is very kind and caring for visitors. … More