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Stichting Museum Overschie

About

Museum Oud Overschie offers a charming journey into the history of one of Rotterdam’s oldest village districts, set within a collection of beautifully preserved historic buildings. The museum showcases the rich heritage of Overschie through thousands of photographs, paintings, tools, and everyday objects dating from the mid‑19th to mid‑20th century. Its rooms recreate traditional interiors, workshops, and local crafts, including blacksmithing, carpentry, and sweet‑making, giving visitors an authentic sense of village life before Rotterdam’s expansion. The atmosphere is intimate and community‑driven, with many items donated by local residents who help keep the area’s memory alive. Surrounded by the peaceful charm of old Overschie, the museum offers a warm and nostalgic glimpse into a time when the neighbourhood was still a rural settlement shaped by waterways, craftsmanship, and close‑knit traditions.

Rotterdam Netherlands
Stichting Museum Overschie
Location

Museum Oud Overschie Rotterdam is located at Overschiese Dorpsstraat 136-140, 3043 CV Rotterdam, in the charming historic village district of Overschie near Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Housed in several preserved 19th-century buildings including a former dairy factory, it showcases local history through photographs, crafts, and period workshops. Easily reached by bus or a short drive from the city center, nearby attractions include the scenic Overschie polder landscapes, traditional Dutch village canals, and local eateries, with quick access to Rotterdam Zoo (about 5km away), Delfshaven historic harbor, and central landmarks like Markthal for extended outings.

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