Wereldmuseum

Hours and admission

When is the museum open?

You can find our opening hours and admission fees below.

Opening hours

Monday Closed (open during school vacations)
Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM

Opening hours

The museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. During school holidays and on various public holidays the museum is also opened on Mondays (see below). 

Superstreet

Please note: the expo Superstreet is opened on Wednesday afternoon (from 12:45) and in the weekends. During school holidays Superstreet is open daily.

2025

The museum is also open on Mondays during school vacations and on various holidays.

Extra open on the following Mondays:

  • Christmas holidays: 22 and 29 December 2025

The museum is closed on:

  • 25 December (Christmas Day)

2026

The museum is also open on Mondays during school vacations and on various holidays.

Extra open on the following Mondays:

  • Spring holidays: February 16 and 23, 2026
  • Easter: April 6, 2026
  • May holiday: No additional Mondays open (we are closed on King's Day, Monday, April 27)
  • Pentecost: May 25, 2026
  • Summer holidays: July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026
  • Autumn holidays: October 12 and 19, 2026
  • Christmas holidays: December 21 and 28, 2026

The museum is closed on:

  • January 1 (New Year's Day)
  • April 27 (King's Day)
  • December 25 (Christmas Day)

Admission prices 2025/2026

Ticket Online At the counter
Adults (19 years and older) € 16,00 € 18,00
Children (from 6 up to and including 18 years old) € 6,50 € 8,00
Children (up to and including 5 years old) Free Free
CJP (19 years and older)* € 10,00 € 10,00
CJP (up to and including 18 years old)* € 7,00 € 7,00
Students* € 11,00 € 11,00
Museum card holders* Free Free
VriendenLoterij VIP-card holders* Free Free
ICOM*, Vereniging Rembrandt* Free Free
Rotterdampass* Free Free
Assistant for people with disabilities Free Free
* Discount or free entry only on presentation of the relevant discount card. This card must be shown physically. Digital versions are not accepted with the exception of the Rotterdam Pass.

House rules

  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Special rules apply to (school) groups. These are issued when the booking is made.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Visitors with a youth ticket are expected to provide proof of age when entering the museum.
  • Students are expected to show a valid (digital) student card when entering the museum.
  • Holders of a CJP (school pupils’ culture) card, annual Museum Card, Rotterdam card, Rembrandt pass, ICOM card are requested to show their card at the cash register.

Guided tours

Guided tour arranged for a group of up to 15 persons (must be booked in advance).