Welcome to Wereldmuseum Rotterdam!

Check out below what there is to see and do in Rotterdam and at our other locations: Wereldmuseum Leiden and Wereldmuseum Amsterdam. Our research institute RCMC (Research Center for Material Culture) organizes events at various locations.

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WMR CNY
February 21 and 22, 2026

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam!

On 17 February the Chinese New Year begins. The Year of the Horse brings a period of powerful energy, freedom, and success! Link
chinees nieuwjaar
28 februari en 1 maart

Chinese New Year Festival in the City

Chinese New Year Festival in the City (Westkruiskade and Deliplein, Katendrec Link
Voorjaarsvakantie
14 februari t/m 1 maart

Spring break

Celebrate the spring break at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam with Chinese New Year workshops and the interactive exhibition Superstraat, which is full of activities. Link
Museumnacht
7 maart 2026

Museum Night 010

During Museum Night, immerse yourself in Art She Crafted: a night filled with art, performances, and stories from female creators throughout the centuries. Link
Opening Marlou Fernanda
March 7 through April 10

Celebrate Women

Celebrate women at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam from March 7 until April 10. Visitors can participate in several activities with a museum entrance ticket. Link
Marlou Fernanda - A Time for Everything
Now on display

Marlou Fernanda: A Time for Everything

Opening 10 October 2025 at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam: Marlou Fernanda - A Time for Everything. Link
Poetry of the People
Until May 3, 2026

Poetry of the People

The exhibition Poetry of the People shows how poetry can influence people's lives on both an individual and collective level. Link
art she crafted
Vanaf 16 januari

Art She Crafted

Art She Crafted showcases and celebrates how women around the world, from ancient times to the present day, have shaped art and culture. Link
Feest
Every Sunday

Every Sunday a celebration!

From Chinese New Year to Eid al-Fitr and from Keti Koti to Día de Muertos. Not everyone celebrates the same holidays, but we all celebrate something! Link
Superstraat Rotterdam
Permanent expo

Superstreet

Visit Superstreet, an immersive children's museum-exhibition for kids: interactive shopping, world festivals, dance and hands-on discovery for curious kids. Link
Exhibition Kruispunt Rotterdam
Permanent expo

Exhibition Kruispunt Rotterdam

The World Museum’s collection in a contemporary context. About cultural dynamism, movement and innovation. Link
MuseumMaatje
On request

MuseumBuddy

The museum offers free museum entrance to newcomers and volunteers who coach them. Link
Wereldmuseum Junior
Always on

Wereldmuseum Junior

Discover all the children's activities at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. There is always something fun for children to do! Link

Want to see more activities?

We have more to show! Because the website is set to English we cannot show you the full programme, as some of our activities are only available in Dutch. Switch to Dutch to view everything we have to offer.