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44 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Updated July 21, 2026
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The depot has glass cases, open shelves, and sliding racks to display the 150,000-plus objects in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen’s collection.

The Museum Where Everything Is on Display

The new Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam takes visitors "backstage" to see its entire $9 billion art collection.
by Amy Crawford, Atlas Obscura
A sleek side view of the farm, with the shrubby cow garden on top.

All Aboard the World's First Floating Dairy Farm

More sustainable food production may call for plopping cows on the water.
by Abbey Perreault, Atlas Obscura
The human impact on animals is tangible.

A Dutch Exhibit Highlights Startling and Unusual Animal Deaths

Preserved specimens include the McFlurry Hedgehog and the CERN Weasel.
by Molly Quell, Atlas Obscura
Barges in the Oude Haven, Rotterdam.

The Barge Dwellers of Rotterdam's Old Harbor

Living on a boat isn't bad, but tourists will accidentally walk into your home.
by Olga Mecking, Atlas Obscura

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The nave has been repurposed to include the reception, restaurants, and guest spaces.
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