Kunsthal Rotterdam
Kunsthal Rotterdam
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands. With over twenty exhibitions a year, the Kunsthal offers a programme that is dynamic and always surprising. The Kunsthal is continuously transforming, and with its regularly changing exhibitions able to offer crossovers between various art disciplines. From modern masters and contemporary art to forgotten cultures, photography, fashion and design. The Kunsthal's exhibition programme gives it its national scope and international allure. In its iconic building designed by Rem Koolhaas, the Kunsthal stands for three core values: art, culture and society. The Kunsthal is not a museum, nor does it wish to be. Not having its own collection gives the Kunsthal absolute freedom, and making optimum use of that freedom is where its strength lies. With a small team, a wide range of exhibitions and activities are realised with a high turnover rate for a diverse audience. This is what makes the Kunsthal different from other institutions in the museum sector.
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2012martine
Zurich, Switzerland55 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Disappointing exhibition combined with grumpy personnel without any interest whatsoever in the museum or its visitors. Part of the museum was not accessible due to a private event. This was not indicated on the museum website when booking the tickets. Fortunately our tickets were for free with the Museumjaarkaart. Had we paid $16.50 pp it would have felt like a ripoff. Too bad.
Written 19 January 2023
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David Thompson
Belfast, UK9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I went to the Kunsthal today with high expectations, but sadly I left very disappointed and €16.50 poorer. The artistic standard of work displayed in most of the rooms was similar to that of a primary school kid, the only exception being that on women and art, which was ok but clearly woke. What has happened to Dutch art - nowadays it seems devoid of any skill, originality or general merit. I did have the courtesy to tell the staff at reception of my opinions, but they appeared uninterested. My advice to anyone intending to visit - don’t waste your time or money
Written 13 August 2022
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divenuts
Utila, Honduras4,751 contributions
Jul 2020
I have enjoyed several shows here in the last couple of years, most recently the Thierry Muglier exhibit, which was beautifully staged and lit.
Well organized/curated shows, pleasant courteous staff and a great building for light and space.
The restaurant is also very pleasant, perfect for a lunch or breakfast after a stroll in the adjacent parks,
Well organized/curated shows, pleasant courteous staff and a great building for light and space.
The restaurant is also very pleasant, perfect for a lunch or breakfast after a stroll in the adjacent parks,
Written 1 March 2021
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Nikolaus H
Pforzheim, Germany4,223 contributions
Jun 2024 • Business
Reopened after renovation in 2014, Kunsthal is conveniently located in Rotterdam's Museum Park. It not only contains up to 7 exhibition rooms, it is itself an (architectural) work of art.
Every 3. Friday evening of the month, the "Fridax Nights LIVE" takes place. Kunsthal will then host cooperation partners from the creative scene. I use the extended opening hours to visit the very different but consistently excellently curated exhibitions.
Ambience: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
Visitor tour: 5 stars
Museum didactics / digital knowledge transfer: 4 stars
Recommended length of visit: 2 hours
Revisit factor: 5 stars
Every 3. Friday evening of the month, the "Fridax Nights LIVE" takes place. Kunsthal will then host cooperation partners from the creative scene. I use the extended opening hours to visit the very different but consistently excellently curated exhibitions.
Ambience: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
Visitor tour: 5 stars
Museum didactics / digital knowledge transfer: 4 stars
Recommended length of visit: 2 hours
Revisit factor: 5 stars
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Written 10 August 2024
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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,534 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The Kunsthal currently has a couple of great and very colorful contemporary exhibitions. Especially “In the black fantastic” displays some very colorful and impressive art by a number of African artists. Also “Body of Work” by Madeleine Berkheimer very colorful, especially pink, and very much worthwhile. There is also a popular restaurant in the Kunsthal.
Written 10 March 2023
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WWW-Wanderlust
Belgium1,264 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We enjoyed the Ai Weiwei Exhibition at the Kunsthal this month. The Kunsthal is located in Rotterdam's city centre close to river Meuse and within walking distance of the Lijnbaan shopping area, the Markthal and the well known Euromast. There is a small museum shop and museum shop as well. An enjoyable visit!
Written 25 February 2024
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Наталья А
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Sept 2024 • Solo
Of the 6 exhibition halls, 2 are closed. The exhibits are disastrously small. Not interesting. It took 30 minutes, 20 of them trying to figure out when the "museum pieces" would start and how to get from one room to another. A pitiful 36 euros (was with an adult son).
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Written 11 September 2024
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Bodfryn
Bristol, UK36 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The entry fee was expensive and they offered no Senior discount.
The fact that gallery 2 was closed and part of gallery 5 was shut as well I thought that they had no right to charge full price if galleries were closed off.
Some of the areas were not accessible to people who had difficulties walking or prams e.g. Gallery 6.
The fact that gallery 2 was closed and part of gallery 5 was shut as well I thought that they had no right to charge full price if galleries were closed off.
Some of the areas were not accessible to people who had difficulties walking or prams e.g. Gallery 6.
Written 26 March 2024
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GertJanVonk
Waalre, The Netherlands1,194 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went there for the Ai Wei Wei exhibition. This one was worth it. It is true that the works of art are incomprehensible without explanation. But with the explanation of the deeper intentions they come into their own. The building itself is very chaotically laid out with an illogical layout of the various halls. The different floors are also difficult to reach for people who have difficulty climbing stairs. There are elevators, hidden in a corner, but they do not stop on every floor. It is also illogical to first visit the 3rd hall downstairs and then go back up via a steep staircase.
The entrance is inconspicuous and with a small counter. The restaurant is also small and often overcrowded. So you have to wait for a free table. The prices are on the high side.
The entrance is inconspicuous and with a small counter. The restaurant is also small and often overcrowded. So you have to wait for a free table. The prices are on the high side.
Written 8 February 2024
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anke2
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,010 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Visited the Kunsthal especially for the exhibition of Ai Weiwei's work. It was very busy, especially for this exhibition, but not so disruptive that it hindered the visit. Large exhibition with a logical progression from youth to older work; good picture of his critical attitude towards China and what his image of society is like. Very clear explanation.
In short, it is worth a visit to the Kunsthal.
In short, it is worth a visit to the Kunsthal.
Written 19 October 2023
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Hi there, right next of the Kunsthal there is a huge hospital, named Erasmus MC, there you can park >>>
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341
3015 AA Rotterdam
phone: 010 – 4400 300
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