Museumpark

Museumpark is the place where art, architecture, and nature come together. Amidst unique museums, striking buildings, ponds, and lush greenery, you will discover the cultural heart of Rotterdam.

A park with a rich history

Museumpark is situated on the former estate of the Van Hoboken family. Their villa still stands there and currently houses the Natural History Museum Rotterdam. From 1927 onwards, the area took on its current form based on a design by city architect WG Witteveen. Scattered throughout the park, artworks and the monument to Gerrit de Jongh, former director of Rotterdam Municipal Works, serve as reminders of this history. As a result, Museumpark feels not only like a city park but also like an open-air museum.

Culture amidst the greenery

In recent years, Museumpark has become even greener. New trees, colorful planting areas, and renovated ponds create a pleasant atmosphere. At Het Nieuwe Instituut, you walk across a wooden boardwalk over the water and enjoy the view of the surrounding museums and architecture.

In the middle of the park also stands the mirrored Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the world's first publicly accessible art depot. From the roof, you look out over the Rotterdam skyline and the Museum Park. It is precisely the combination of culture, architecture, nature, and design that makes this place unique.

Museums around the Museum Park

Museum Park forms the cultural heart of Rotterdam. You can walk from one museum to another within a few minutes. Around the park you will find, among other things:

1. Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot
2. Kunsthal Rotterdam
3. New Institute
4. Chabot Museum Rotterdam
5. Natural History Museum Rotterdam
6. Sonneveld House

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is also situated by the park. The museum building is currently being renovated.

Tip: visit Museumpark in the evening as well

After sunset, Museumpark takes on a completely different atmosphere. At Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the colorful light installation by artist Pipilotti Rist illuminates the mirrored building and the surroundings until midnight.

Park and event venue

In addition to art and culture, Museumpark is also a popular venue for events. Festivals, cultural activities, and open-air performances take place here annually. To strengthen this function, work is underway on a renewed and greener event deck. This ensures the park remains an attractive place to walk, relax, and experience events.

In the area

From Museumpark, you can easily walk to Witte de Withstraat, known for its galleries, cafes, and nightlife. The Westersingel, with the international sculpture route, is also a short distance away. Continue walking towards the Euromast, the Park, or the Erasmus Bridge and discover why Rotterdam is known worldwide for its modern architecture.

Easily accessible

Museumpark is located about a fifteen-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station. Travelling by public transport? The tram and metro stop at Eendrachtsplein, just a few minutes' walk from the park. If you are coming by bicycle, you will find various bicycle parking facilities around Museumpark. By car, you can easily park in the Museumpark parking garage, directly beneath the park.