Kunsthal

Iris van Herpen – Sculpting the senses 

Until 1 March 2026 

Starting this fall, Kunsthal Rotterdam will be entirely devoted to Iris van Herpen, one of the most avant-garde Dutch fashion designers. The exhibition Sculpting the Senses offers a compelling overview of more than a hundred iconic creations in which fashion, art, design, and science come together.

Van Herpen breaks through fashion conventions with innovative techniques and combines this with traditional haute couture craftsmanship.

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

Fenix
The Family of Migrants

until 6 April 2026

‘The Family of Migrants’ brings together work from 136 photographers worldwide, featuring both well-known and lesser-known images that show migration as a timeless and human story.

From Gurdit Singh’s journey in 1914, who was denied entry to Canada, to Volodymyr’s farewell in 2022 at the Lviv train station, the photos illustrate the ongoing impact of migration throughout time.

Location: Paul Nijghkade 5 (Google Maps)
Info: www.fenix.nl

Depot museum Van Beuningen
Beyond Surrealism

until 6 April 2026

This fall, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen presents ‘Beyond Surrealism’, a group exhibition featuring six leading international artists. They connect their own work with selected pieces from the museum collection and also present new work. Thanks to the museum’s world-famous surrealist collection, this exhibition offers a unique exploration of the relationship between contemporary art and surrealism.

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

FUNGI. Anarchist designers

Until 9 August 2026

The exhibition ‘FUNGI. Anarchist Designers’ highlights fungi as autonomous beings that create an alternative, multispecies world amid capitalist and colonial damage. Instead of the usual sustainable design objects, the exhibition focuses on the critical relationship between fungi, exploitation, and the environment.

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

Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam

Dots, Stripes & Spirals

Until 14 June 2026

In this exhibition, discover the fascinating patterns found in nature, such as dots, stripes, and spirals, which help plants and animals survive and communicate.

Learn how these shapes are perfectly adapted to their environment and how they have inspired humans for centuries in areas such as fashion, architecture, and technology.

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

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