FENIX Museum of Migration, migration museum in Rotterdam
FENIX Museum of Migration is a migration museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, housed in a historic brick warehouse by the river Maas in the district of Katendrecht. The building combines old structure with modern exhibition spaces displaying photos, videos and personal objects from people who moved to new countries.
The museum opened its doors in the former harbor warehouse that held goods from around the world for many years before Rotterdam modernized its port facilities. The site reflects the city's history as an arrival point for people who came from many countries and helped build the modern port city.
The museum name refers to the warehouse location along the river Maas where goods once arrived and continued from Rotterdam to other countries. Today visitors use the place to learn about people who left their homes and started new lives in the Netherlands or elsewhere.
The museum is easy to reach by public transport and sits in a neighborhood suitable for a relaxed walk by the water. A visit usually takes around two hours depending on how much time you spend at the interactive displays and personal narratives.
A rooftop terrace sits atop the museum offering views over the harbor and Rotterdam skyline. This outdoor space connects indoor stories with the living present of the city and provides a wide view of the water and ships moving in and out.
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