Kunsthal

STEPHAN BALKENHOL
SOMETHING IS HAPPENING

Until 14 September 

Stephan Balkenhol is an internationally renowned German sculptor, known for his figurative wooden sculptures and reliefs that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art. His robust, simple sculptures mainly depict everyday people, sometimes animals or hybrid figures. The exhibition *Stephan Balkenhol. Something is Happening* at the Kunsthal presents more than 35 works that showcase his distinctive style and universe.

Location: Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341 (Google Maps)
Info: www.kunsthal.nl

Depot museum Van Beuningen

The stories we tell

until 26 October

In ‘The stories we tell’, contemporary artists tell stories to explore the past, interpret the present, and imagine the future.

Location: Museumpark 24 (Google Maps)
Info: www.boijmans.nl

Maritiem Museum

Destination Port City

Ongoing

Dive into Rotterdam’s past, present, and future with the exhibition “Destination Port City.” Step into a virtual metro and travel from Dam Square to the world port, and discover how the port of Rotterdam has grown to become the largest in Europe.

Location: Leuvehaven 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.maritiemmuseum.nl

Museum Rotterdam

Ongoing

The years 1940 to 1945 left a lasting mark on Rotterdam. More than 80 years later, the bombing can still be felt in Rotterdam. Museum Rotterdam ’40-’45 NU therefore focuses entirely on these war years.

With a moving multimedia experience, authentic objects, and personal stories, it is definitely worth a visit. They also make the connection with the present, because peace and freedom are not always a given.

Location: Coolhaven 375 (Google Maps)
Info: www.museumrotterdam.nl

Nieuwe Instituut

Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion

Until 12 October

Can architecture move us emotionally? Discover the work of architect Ma Yansong and the international firm MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, and Yosuke Hayano.

Since its founding in 2004, MAD has pushed the boundaries of contemporary architecture by exploring the interaction between people, nature, and the built environment in new ways.

Location: Museumpark 25 (Google Maps)
Info: www.nieuweinstituut.nl

Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam

Building plans for life – 3D models by Mieke Roth

Until 12 October

Through her work, Mieke Roth makes the fascinating world of animal anatomy accessible in an impressive way. Her 3D models look like works of art, but each one is scientifically accurate.

Once you learn how to view these models, you can see the life functions that each animal has developed for breathing, digestion, movement, and reproduction.

Location: Westzeedijk 345 (Google Maps)
Info: www.hetnatuurhistorisch.nl

Previous page