Het Nieuwe Instituut

Het Nieuwe Instituut is the Museum for Architecture, Design and Digital Culture. It shows temporary exhibitions with a recurring theme of innovation. The museum examines the design world and how it is constantly being changed by new technologies, new ideas and shifting social priorities.

It also provides an extensive program of lectures and debates on the role and influence of these disciplines aimed at both the general public and design professionals. Address: Museumpark 25 (Google maps), www.nieuweinstituut.nl

Sonneveld House

Sonneveld House Museum is one of the best-preserved homes built in the Dutch Functionalist style. It was designed in the 1930s by architecture office Brinkman and Van der Vlugt, renowned for the Van Nelle Factory and Feyenoord Stadium. Step back to the year 1933 and explore Sonneveld House with its extraordinary architecture, design and remarkable technical gadgets. Address: Museumpark 25 (Google Maps), www.nieuweinstituut.nl

Huis Sonneveld - Rotterdam

Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam (Natural History Museum Rotterdam)

The Natural History Museum Rotterdam is located in Villa Dijkzigt on Westzeedijk in Museum Park. Until 1922 this was the home of the Van Hoboken family of ship owners.

The Natural History Museum Rotterdam (nicknamed Het Natuurhistorisch) is an accessible museum that presents the nature and natural history of the Rotterdam region and the rest of the world. Address: Westzeedijk 345 (Google Maps), www.hetnatuurhistorisch.nl

Chabot Museum

Chabot Museum Henk Chabot was a Dutch expressionist and a 20th-century icon of the visual arts. Most of his work is found in the Chabot Museum. His paintings, sketches and sculptures can be divided into four categories: portraits, landscapes, figures and animals. A visit to the Chabot Museum is a must for any art enthusiast who wants to learn more about Dutch expressionism. Address: Museumpark 11 (Google Maps), www.chabotmuseum.nl

Mariniersmuseum (Mariniers Museum)

The Mariniers Museum outlines the role of the marines in the Netherlands over the centuries. The story of the Marine Corps begins in 1665, with the battle of Chatham. This battle and the battle for East Java, as well as many others, are discussed in the museum.

In addition, special attention is paid to the drummers and other musicians and the marines in Uruzgan. Address: Wijnhaven 7-11 (Google Maps), www.mariniersmuseum.nl

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

The Wereldmuseum offers a refl ection on 160 years of collecting by Rotterdammers for Rotterdammers. The objects cover a period of 2000 years and form a world-class collection – from an ancient temple from Mexico to a modern artwork from Syria. In the permanent exhibition and regularly changing exhibits, objects are shown from all over the world that each tells a part of a human story.

These are stories about universal human themes such as mourning, celebrating, decorating, praying or fi ghting. They inspire curiosity about the enormous cultural diversity that enriches the world. Address: Willemskade 25 (Google Maps), www.rotterdam.wereldmuseum.nl

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