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Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
About

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam is the world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, an architectural landmark that turns the hidden world of museum collections into a visitor experience. Housed in a striking mirrored, bowl‑shaped building designed by MVRDV, the depot reflects the surrounding Museumpark and invites visitors inside to explore more than 150,000 artworks stored across multiple climate‑controlled compartments. Instead of traditional exhibitions, the depot offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at how art is preserved, restored, and managed, with works visible from staircases, glass walkways, and open storage areas. The rooftop, planted with trees, provides panoramic views over Rotterdam, adding another unexpected dimension to the visit. Innovative, immersive, and visually unforgettable, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen redefines what an art institution can be, offering a rare chance to see an entire collection up close in all its diversity.

Rotterdam Netherlands
Location

Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is located at Museumpark 24, 3015 CX Rotterdam, adjacent to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in the leafy Museumpark area of the city's west end. This striking mirrored cylindrical building, the world's first public art depot, houses over 151,000 works in climate-controlled spaces and features a rooftop park with panoramic city views. Nearby attractions include Kunsthal Rotterdam (300m), Nederlands Architectuurinstituut, Chabot Museum, vibrant Witte de Withstraat with galleries and eateries, and public transport via Eendrachtsplein metro or tram 7 from Rotterdam Centraal for easy cultural immersion.

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