Nieuwe Instituut, National museum of architecture and design in Museum Park, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Description
Nieuwe Instituut is a national museum for architecture and design in Rotterdam, housed in a modern building designed by architect Jo Coenen. The complex combines exhibition spaces with a research center and outdoor garden located beside Kunsthal Rotterdam.
History
The institution was created in 2013 through the merger of three separate organizations dedicated to architecture, design, and fashion. This combination brought together their resources and expertise to form a single institute focused on preserving Dutch design history.
Culture
The institution holds extensive collections from Dutch architects and designers that come alive through exhibitions and ongoing research projects. Visitors encounter the working methods and creative thinking of these professionals through their original drawings and personal records.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended evening hours on Thursdays, allowing flexibility in planning your visit. Free admission during evening hours makes it accessible for various schedules.
Did you know?
The institute manages the Sonneveld House, a 1930s residence that demonstrates Dutch modernist architecture and retains its original interior furnishings. This separate project gives visitors direct insight into how people lived during the era of modern design.
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