The Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen during construction in the Museumpark

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What to do · Rotterdam

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen and Its Rooftop

Museum · 2 h · The world's first publicly accessible museum storage depot, a mirrored bowl with a forest on the roof. Online tickets only.

InformationFrom €20 per adult

From: €20 per adult
Duration: 2 h
Season: All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
Who it's for: Teenagers and adults; curious families

The Depot is the storehouse of the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum turned into a building you can visit: a huge bowl covered in mirrors in the Museumpark where the works the museum does not display are kept in plain sight. You walk along the storage corridors, watch restorers at work and come out onto the rooftop, with trees and views of the city.

Tickets and hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 and entry is only with a ticket bought online, up to €20 depending on age; it includes the rooftop and, if places are available, a guided tour. From Thursday to Saturday the rooftop also opens in the evening, after 17:15. The restaurant Renilde serves coffee and food from Tuesday to Sunday. Some galleries close temporarily while exhibitions are being installed.

Frequently asked questions

Are tickets sold at the door?

No, only online.

Is it open on Mondays?

No. It is open Tuesday to Sunday.

As a familyWith teenagers

Directions See all of Rotterdam

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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