Museum Rotterdam

Museum Rotterdam tells the story of the city and its residents. Rotterdam is a city of go-getters, shaped by the great fire of 1940 and the reconstruction that followed. In this museum, you’ll discover how the city transformed from a medieval settlement into the modern metropolis it is today. Through iconic objects—from historical paintings to everyday artifacts from Rotterdam—you’ll get to know the true Rotterdammer: resilient, down-to-earth, and always on the move.