Depot Boijmans van Beuningen

Depot Boijmans van Beuningen is a modern storage building for the museum collection in Rotterdam. The mirrored cylindrical structure stands approximately 40 meters tall with a diameter of about 60 meters and houses multiple compartments designed for different types of artworks.

The building opened in 2021 and became the first publicly accessible art storage facility of its kind in the world. This innovation changed how museums approach displaying their collections to visitors.

The collection reflects centuries of art history, bringing together works from different periods and cultures in one place. You can observe how trained professionals handle and organize these pieces daily.

You can explore the building at your own pace or join a guided tour to learn more about the collection. Check opening hours before your visit and allow time to move through the different storage sections.

The exterior is covered with mirrored panels that function like a giant art installation, reflecting the surrounding environment. Glass elevators inside allow you to see storage areas transparently and watch conservators at work preserving the artworks.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: March 17, 2017

Architects: MVRDV, John Körmeling, Winy Maas

Official opening: November 5, 2021

Floors above the ground: 6

Height: 39.5 m

Diameter: 60 m

Operator: Boijmans Van Beuningen

Address: Museumpark 24

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +31104419400

Website: http://depot.boijmans.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.91395,4.47113

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04