fra 18. juli 2026
Willem de Kooning on the quay
Three bronze sculptures by the Rotterdam-born painter stand on the quay in front of the museum a hundred years after his departure, until they return to the redesigned Hofplein in 2027.
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Fenix
Art museum on the theme of migration in a historic harbor warehouse in Katendrecht, with the “Tornado” viewing staircase and a suitcase labyrinth.
ÅbningstiderEntré fra 15 € Kørestolsvenlig Café
Aktuelle udstillinger
fra 19. november 2026
Slavs and Tatars: Mouthfool
The artist collective’s first major solo exhibition in the Netherlands, about language that travels with people – with tapestries, sculptures, and a race car installation on the Plein.
Om museet
Fenix is a project of the Rotterdam foundation Droom en Daad, which has supported art and culture in the city since 2016. The museum opened in May 2025 and tells the story of migration as a timeless, deeply human theme through the eyes of artists.
It is housed in Fenixloods II on the Katendrecht peninsula – part of a warehouse built in 1923 by Cornelis van Goor for the Holland-Amerika Lijn, which at the time was considered the largest transshipment shed in the world and stretched 360 meters along the quay. Badly damaged in World War II and hit by a fire in 1948, it was rebuilt as two separate buildings – hence the name, after the phoenix.
During the restoration, the facades and window frames got back their original green. In the middle of the building, Ma Yansong of MAD Architects inserted the “Tornado”: a double spiral staircase of wood and mirror-polished stainless steel leading up to a viewing platform above the roof.
Millions of emigrants set off for America from the quays in front of the building, while people from places such as China, Cape Verde, and Greece arrived here. The collection includes works by more than a hundred artists, along with a large photography exhibition, a labyrinth of more than 2,000 donated suitcases, and the Plein, a covered public square that is free to enter.
Højdepunkter
- Tornado: walkable double spiral staircase with a viewing platform by MAD Architects
- Suitcase labyrinth with more than 2,000 suitcases and audio stories from their owners
- Photography exhibition The Family of Migrants with around 200 images
- All Directions collection, including works by Steve McQueen, Kimsooja, and Red Grooms
- A segment of the Berlin Wall and a refugee tent
- The Plein, a covered public square free to enter
Permanente udstillinger
- All Directions – The collection, with works by more than a hundred artists from around the world on home, farewell, and identity, complemented by objects such as a piece of the Berlin Wall.
- The Family of Migrants – Around 200 photos by 136 photographers from the late 19th century to today, inspired by the legendary MoMA exhibition The Family of Man.
- Suitcase Labyrinth – A path through more than 2,000 donated suitcases whose stories are told on an audio tour.
- Grundlagt
- 2025
Entrépriser & rabatter
| Voksne | 15 € |
|---|---|
| Nedsat pris | 7,50 €young adults ages 19 to 25 |
| Børn og unge | gratisgratis til og med 18 år · Up to and including age 18 free |
| Personer med handicap | –ledsager gratis · Free companion ticket for visitors who cannot visit the museum independently (only together with a regular ticket) |
| Studerende og elever | 7,50 €Rate for ages 19 to 25 |
| Grupper | –Group tickets online in advance; group visits with a private guide can be booked for 9 or more people |
| Public introductory tour (Sat, 45 min.) | 7,50 €per person, plus admission |
| Route cards for the tour (e.g., family route) | 2 € |
The Rotterdampas, Delftpas, and ICOM card count as free tickets. The Museumkaart and VriendenLoterij VIP card are currently not accepted. All tickets have a start time and should be booked online, even with a discount card.
Tilgængelighed
- Kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator
- Handicaptoilet
- Handicapparkering
- Servicehunde tilladt
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
The entire building, including the Tornado platform, is accessible by elevator (car 1.20 × 2 m); doors at least 90 cm wide. Loaner wheelchairs and two rollators subject to availability, cannot be reserved. Accessible parking spaces at Veerlaan 21M (about 30 m from the entrance), in front of Veerlaan 11, and on Sumatralaan; drop-off possible on the Veerlaan side. In the suitcase labyrinth, hearing devices for the stories, which are also available in text form.
Børn og familie
Velegnet til børn og familier
| Besøgets varighed | ca. 1,5 t. |
|---|---|
| Entré for børn | gratis til og med 18 år |
- Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
- Barnevognsvenlig
- Puslerum
Family routes with picture cards: through All Directions for ages 4 and up (back side with questions for ages 7 and up) and through The Family of Migrants for ages 7 and up; children’s audio tour in the suitcase labyrinth for ages 9 and up. Free admission up to age 18. Strollers allowed as long as they fit in the elevator; baby changing facilities in the museum and at the Plein.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
Wilhelminaplein · 11 min. til fods
Metro or tram 3 to Wilhelminaplein, then about an 11-minute walk across the Wilhelminapier; alternatively, by water taxi.
I bil
Museet har ingen egen parkeringsplads.
No museum parking. World Port Center parking garage (Wilhelminakade 901, 6-min. walk) or Rijnhaven parking garage (Pudongstraat 4, 10 min.). P+R Slinge (metro) or P+R Noorderhelling (tram 3) to Wilhelminaplein, then a 12-minute walk.
- Handicapparkering
Because parking is scarce, the museum advises against arriving by car.
Planlæg ruteService & spisesteder
- Café
- Museumsbutik
- Garderobe
- Opbevaringsskabe
- Wi-fi
O Anatolian Café & Bakery in the entrance area, espresso bar on the second floor (ticket holders only), rotating chefs at the Mooncake lunch pop-up on the Plein (Thu–Sun 11:30–15:00), Granucci Gelato in summer. The Fenix Shop is accessible without a ticket. Unattended coat check and lockers; large bags, umbrellas, and e-bike batteries are not allowed.
Arrangementer & udlejning
- Lokaler til leje
- Private fester: findes ikke
- Firmaarrangementer
- Bryllupper / vielser: findes ikke
For corporate events: the atrium (only outside opening hours, in whole or in part) and the Plein (theater area for up to 50 people with AV equipment, without projection up to 100; exclusive use on Mondays). Catering by Vermaat Events. Private parties are not possible.
Forespørgsel & detaljerPlanlæg dit besøg
| Rundvisninger | ja · varighed ca. 60 min. |
|---|---|
| Audioguide | ja |
| Tilbud til skoler | ja |
| Fotografering | Photography is expressly encouraged, but without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks; wedding shoots only outside on the quay. |
| Godt at vide | The museum recommends at least 90 minutes for the museum and the Tornado. Book timed tickets online. Public introductory tour on Saturdays at 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, and 15:30 (45 min.); private group tour Tue and Thu (60 min., max. 15 people, Dutch/English) €120 plus admission; there is also a Story Walk through Katendrecht. Audio tour in the suitcase labyrinth included in the ticket. School classes visit the museum without a guide; outside guides are not permitted. No eating or drinking in the exhibitions. |
