Kunsthal (Art Hall), Rotterdam (must see)

Art Hall is an art museum that opened in 1992. The museum features a variety of temporary exhibits throughout seven exhibition spaces. In addition, the museum has a cafe.

Koolhaas designed the museum. The architecture is distinctive, and the building resembles a box while the interior has a sloping, spiraling floor. The main gallery is designed to appear like it is hovering above street level. Koolhaas used unique materials such as raw concrete, corrugated plastic, galvanized steel, and roughly sawn tree trunks.

Exhibitions range from 20th-century artists to modern artists. Exhibitions have included exhibits focusing on artists such as Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, and Arne Quinze. In addition, the museum often features current event art exhibits like the recent Drawn: Rotterdam! One-And-A-Half-Meter-Society which focused on the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Art Hall is adjacent to the Museum Park, a beautifully landscaped outdoor area. The park has sculptures and an artistic bridge to nowhere.

Tip:
The outside museum park is great for a stroll and less touristy than expected – visit the Rose Garden!