Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Overwhelming for sure - from the inside and outside. And from the top. Stating the obvious the architecture is absolutely stunning - take your time and take pictures. So much to discover and there is always little twinkle in the illuminated windows to the depot. The weeping glas exhibition was fascinating and enlightening. Great beer selection on the rooftop restaurant ( and of course great view and a magical little autumn forest.

Fabulous depository for thousands of artworks. Short 10 minute guided talks are available. Fantastic views from the roof.

This was a total disappointment to be honest. Most of the places were not accessible and only in appointed times (around 1-2x for the whole day!!) And some were not accessible. The art was arranged in a confusing way such as were the description. Some touch the screens were not working. The app you scan the qr code but then it doesn't actually inform you anything. A lot of contemporary stuff (sorry not my gig). So you had a picasso and Rembrandt mixed with a huge image of a guy laying down with his hairy p€nis showing. It was rather odd. The place was clean and neat. The terrace was OK. Is it worth 20 euros? Never. Will I came back? Most likely not.

Amazing building. Unfortunately, the rooftop has no chairs for the public, except for the cafe/restaurant. Some rooms have a lot of empty space. For us the Belvedere Storyhouse provided the best experience.

I loved every bit of this museum. It was fun to explore each floor. You're able to go to each floor either by stairs or the lift depending on which one you prefer. Getting to the last floor wil be worth it. If your in rotterdam definitely go see it.

Nothing so special if you're an art lover. However, the rooftop is great with some really special coffee

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is one of the most impressive and inspiring art museums in the Netherlands. Even during its renovation period, the museum continues to captivate visitors through its iconic Depot building and carefully curated exhibitions. What makes Boijmans truly special is its wide-ranging collection — from medieval masterpieces and Dutch Golden Age works to surrealism, contemporary installations, and design. The variety feels both rich and thoughtfully balanced, offering something for every type of art lover.

I didn't walk around the museum, but only went up to the roof. A beautiful view of the city opens. there is also a coffee shop and there are also beautiful trees that reminded me of my homeland...💙💛 Regarding the price: the ticket costs 20€, but with the museum card it is 1€

The Boijmans is the main art museum in Rotterdam. It opened in 1847, originally with the collection of Frans Jacob Otto Boijmans. Since then, it has grown and now contains some of the preeminent works of art. Not just Dutch artists, the collection includes Rembrant, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, René Magritte and Salvador Dalí. And those are just the more famous. There are Rubens and Bosch and many more! A friend of mine had visited a few months ago and found the Rembrant/Dali wing was closed. That wing was open this time, but the Kandinsky wing was closed. I'm a big fan of Kandinsky and I have a few posters of his work and his contemporaries. I was bummed. Even bummed, I still enjoyed the Bruegel "Tower of Babel", one of the most famous paintings in Rotterdam. And the Rodin sculptures. Amazing artworks! The museum wasn't particularly crowded on this weekday and they had no issue with photographs, as long as the flash was disabled. An audio tour is available, which I strongly recommend. Note: The museum is a member of the Museumkaart system, so if you're planning on visiting more than three or four museums in the Netherlands, get the card!

I was all museum'd on my Eurotrip, so Boijmans Van Beuningen was the only one I visited while I was in Rotterdam. Fortunately for me, the place was under renovation so it was half price to enter (€7.50 instead of €15). Unfortunately for me, there was still a TON to see. I think most other people would consider that second one a pro instead of a con. Anyway, in case you can't tell, I'm not much of a museum person. So I like modern art and crazy displays. BVB had both in spades. At the front, there are a ton of surrealist paintings and sculptures, including some from Salvador Dali and Magritte. There's also some Mondrion's sprinkled throughout. In the middle is The Collection as Time Machine, which is basically just a lot of paintings arranged by century, curated to tell how European art themes/techniques changed and morphed over time. The layout of those rooms is a little weird, as you can cut through multiple ways. Easy to skip if it's not your thing. Then when you go downstairs, there's a ton of modern art including what this place is probably most known for - some creepy dude coming up through the floor. And also a creepy boy sitting in the corner that scared the crap out of me when I walked into the room. Further down, there was a cool exhibit about discontinued electronics and furniture design. That's the kind of random shit I liked to look at in museums. There was also a "Bling" exhibit which was all sorts of shiny things, some artifacts, some random and modern. Wasn't sure what to make of that. All in all, I spent probably two and a half hours there (which was an hour longer than I thought I needed). If the entire place is open, you could definitely spend upwards of three hours. Definitely check it out!

This is a disappointing museum experience. At least half of the museum was closed for remodeling/adjustments. They allowed a large group of adolescent kids to run around screaming loudly with minimal effort to stop it. The layout is off putting. Small rooms with uncomfortable wall colors and tight corridors. Confusing flow of rooms and areas. Art collections and galleries are okay, but seem chaotic in placement around the museum. Maybe my expectations were too high for this place (recently visited the Van Gogh Museum) but overall this is a disappointing experience. Do not recommend.

Really enjoyed this museum. It is free with the museum card. I love the Dutch Golden age- and to see Rembrandt's picture of Titus, as well as some of his other works, was great. Some works were missing- presumably loaned out to other museums, but there was so much here, I didn't mind. Loved seeing the Steens, the Hals, the Bosch, the Bruegel the elder (Tower of Babel), and all the other works. Such a wonderful collection. I never got to the Monet's and Van Goghs- was worn out. Of all the Museums we visited in the Museum park area (the Chabot, the Nieuwe Institute, the Kunsthal) we liked this one best. The art is well displayed, the gift shop is large, the cafe is decent (though I much prefer the one across the street at the Nieuwe Institute).