Art:

Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, www.boijmans.nl
Museumpark 18-20, Rotterdam

The Boijmans Van Beuningen museum takes you on a journey through the history of art. In a collection filled with pieces from the likes of Van Bosch, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali and Christo you will see art ranging from the early middle ages to today.

Kunsthal Museum, www.kunsthal.nl 
Museumpark, Rotterdam

The Kunsthal Museum is home to a diverse collection of art including lost cultures, fascinating photography, inspiring design and modern art. The Kunsthal Museum has several expositions on display throughout the year which ensures a great variation for it's visitors.

Witte de With Centre, www.wdw.nl
Witte de Withstraat 50, Rotterdam

Witte de With was established in 1990 as a center for contemporary art with the mission of introducing contemporary art and theory in the context of the City of Rotterdam as well as the Netherlands as a whole.

Other:

Havenmuseum (Harbourmuseum), www.buitenmuseum.nl
Leuvehaven 50, Rotterdam

The Harbourmuseum aims to give you an insight into the world renowned Rotterdam harbour between 1850 and 1970. The collection exists of renovated historic vessels, steam engines and other interesting parts of large ships. It is a "working" museum which offers you a unique experience. Additionally you can explore the harbour yourself on a guided tour.

Nederlands Architectuur Instituut (Dutch Architecture Institute) www.nai.nl
Museumpark 25, Rotterdam

The Dutch Architecture Institute is well worth a visit for anyone who's staying in the Dutch architecture capitol. On display are roughly 500 archives and collections from Dutch architects, engineers, institutes etc. which cover an era ranging from 1850-1980. You will find countless sketches, prototypes, designs and scaled models.

Natuurhistorisch Museum (Natural History Museum) Rotterdam, www.nmr.nl
Westzeedijk 345, Rotterdam

Rotterdam's Natural History Museum is as much educative as it is fun to experience. The museum aims to educate visitors on flora and fauna, fossils and anatomy. Apart from the museum's own collection, a part of the collection changes several times a year, ensuring a unique experience. The Natural History Museum is an informative and a fun experience for both adults and children. Be sure to visit the cabinet of curiosities.