Art Depot Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen : info and guided tour

Introduction to Art Depot Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

The Art Depot Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, in Rotterdam, is the publicly accessible storage depot of the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum. Located in Museumpark, it preserves and displays a large part of the museum’s collection when it is not shown in the traditional exhibition galleries. The site lets visitors discover the works in a different way, up close to their conservation.

The building has become famous for its mirror-bowl silhouette, covered with reflective panels that echo the surrounding cityscape and park. This contemporary architecture, instantly recognizable, makes the depot itself a work of art. Inside, the technical and display areas are visible, highlighting the conservation work.

The site brings together works from different periods and techniques, drawn from the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, one of the major art museums in the Netherlands. Visitors can explore open storage areas, restoration zones, and exhibition spaces. Altogether, it offers a rare look behind the scenes of a museum and at how a collection is preserved.

Discover Rotterdam with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the depot’s unique architecture, the layout of its collections, and the museum’s place in Rotterdam’s cultural landscape. The guide’s insight also provides context on the history of Boijmans Van Beuningen and on the most iconic works and spaces in the venue.