Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam · Netherlands · Founded 1849
Rotterdam's leading art museum, currently closed for renovation while its mirrored Depot remains open.
About Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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.
While the main building is being renovated, MVRDV's mirrored Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen — the world's first publicly accessible art storage facility — offers behind-the-scenes views of the entire collection.
Collections & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
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