Het Nieuwe Instituut is the Dutch national museum for architecture, design and digital culture, based in Rotterdam. The 1990s building, designed by Jo Coenen, sits alongside the modernist Villa Sonneveld and a major architecture archive. Alongside its changing exhibitions, the institute hosts lectures, debates and public programmes on the built and digital environment.
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Interactive exhibition for children exploring the future, with hands-on activities and creative making opportunities.
Janilda Bartolomeu's film installation examines the dreams and aspirations of the Cape Verdean diaspora at Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut.
The Collection Gallery at the Nieuwe Instituut displays over 150 years of design history in a permanent exhibition.
SIDELINED turns the Nieuwe Instituut's Deck into an alternative sports bar where you can play, ask questions, and feel part of the community.
Photo exhibition exploring the design history of the Nieuwe Instituut through architect Jo Coenen's original sketches and drawings from the 1980s.
An exhibition of thirteen recent acquisitions from the National Collection for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning.
The third edition of After Summer School features sessions from Rosi Braidotti, Afrikaanderwijk Coöperatie, Janilda Bartolomeu, Pauluskerk, and Verhalenhuis Belvédère.
Outdoor design market showcasing work by emerging and established designers, with an emphasis on circular and sustainable practices.
Compete in the Multiform Tournament at Nieuwe Instituut, an alternative team sport featured in the SIDELINED exhibition.
Explore Huis Sonneveld with an audio tour or join a free guided speedtour during Open Monumentendag.
The Nieuwe Instituut opens its model depot for Open Monumenten Dag, showcasing approximately 700 architectural models from its collection.