# Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen — Rotterdam, Netherlands

> Founded in 1849 with a bequest from F.J.O. Boijmans, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen holds 151,000 works spanning Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel through Salvador Dalí and contemporary design. It is Rotterdam's leading art museum.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Depot: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission: €20 Depot admission
- Address: Museumpark, 3015 CB Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Time needed: 2 hours
- Official website: https://www.boijmans.nl/en
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Garden of Earthly Delights — Hieronymus Bosch · c. 1490–1510
- The Tower of Babel — Pieter Bruegel the Elder · c. 1563
- Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen — MVRDV · 2021
- Couple with Their Heads Full of Clouds — Salvador Dalí · 1936

## FAQ
**Is the main museum open?**
The main building is closed for major renovation. The Depot remains open during the works.

**What is the Depot?**
It is the world's first publicly accessible art-storage facility, offering tours of the entire collection.

**How long should I spend at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen best known for?**
Founded in 1849 with a bequest from F.J.O. Boijmans, the museum holds 151,000 works spanning Bosch and Bruegel through Dalí and contemporary design. Key highlights include Bosch and Bruegel paintings, Surrealism collection, Mirrored Depot by MVRDV.

**How do I get tickets for Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen?**
€20 Depot admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.boijmans.nl/en

**Is the main museum open during renovation?**
No — the main Boijmans building is closed for major renovation until approximately 2029. The Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen remains open and offers behind-the-scenes access to the entire collection.

**Can I see Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights?**
The triptych is in the Boijmans collection but may be on loan to other museums during renovation. Check boijmans.nl for current display status before visiting.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/boijmans-van-beuningen/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.