Rotterdam Winter Events and Museum Openings: What to See from February to March

Visitors heading to Rotterdam can explore a range of new cultural spaces, festivals, and exhibitions taking place across the city from February through March. These events highlight local arts, traditions, and community celebrations.

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New Cultural Venues and Exhibitions

The Nederlands Fotomuseum opens on 7 February at Pakhuis Santos, providing a modern setting focused on photography, techniques, and stories. Later in the season, the Kunsthal presents 'Flowers Forever' starting 27 March, featuring artistic floral motifs across paintings, fashion, design, and photography, including works by Rachel Ruysch and Viktor and Rolf.

Festivals and Special Events

• Rotterdam Chinese New Year (17 February to 3 March): Celebrated primarily in the city centre and Chinatown, this event features performances, decorations, and activities highlighting cultural diversity.

• Museumnacht010 (7 March): A single ticket grants access to dozens of museums and galleries across Rotterdam, offering intimate exhibitions, performances, talks, guided tours, and parties.

• Rotterdam Art Week (25 to 29 March): Spanning five days across more than 50 locations, this event adopts the theme 'Connections' to link makers, locations, and the public through exhibitions, art fairs, open studios, performances, and talks.

Travellers can use the Rotterdam City Card to travel through the city and receive discounts on museums during their stay.