Museumpark

Overview

Museumpark is a six-hectare green space in the heart of Rotterdam's cultural axis, surrounded by five major museums and cultural institutions. It is both a quiet retreat and a connector between the city's premier art venues.

Highlights

• Sculpture Garden: Works by international artists scattered throughout the park.
• Museum Row: Walk from Kunsthal to Het Nieuwe Instituut to the Depot in a single stroll.
• Seasonal Events: Open-air cinema in summer, ice skating in winter.

History

Designed by OMA (Rem Koolhaas) in 1994 on former hospital grounds, it was renovated in 2017 to improve connectivity between surrounding cultural institutions.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Use the park as your base for a museum-hopping day.
• Tip 2: The park café is a pleasant stop between museum visits.
• Duration: 20–30 minutes.