Chabot Museum, Art museum in Museum Quarter, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Chabot Museum occupies a white modernist villa built in 1938 and displays paintings and sculptures by Dutch expressionist artist Hendrik Chabot. The building maintains its residential character with clean geometric lines and offers an intimate setting for viewing the artworks.
The museum opened in 1993 inside what is known as Kraaijeveld House and presents works from the Schortemeijer collection. The artworks document Rotterdam during World War II and reflect how expressionism of that era captured conflict and recovery.
The artworks in the collection feature scenes of everyday working people, from farmers to gardeners, alongside powerful depictions of wartime suffering and resilience. These subjects reflect how Dutch expressionists saw and responded to the world around them during this period.
The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday, with group tours available for up to 15 people by advance reservation. Visitors should allow time to explore both the indoor galleries and the garden surrounding the villa property.
The institution organizes weekend guided tours to the nearby Van Nelle Factory, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connecting its mission to local industrial and architectural heritage. This expanded programming reaches beyond the museum walls into the wider Rotterdam community.
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