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Nederlands Fotomuseum

The guide was updated: 2024-04-07

With its impressive collection of more than 5.5 million photos, the Nederlands Fotomuseum is the leading national museum of photography in the Netherlands. The collection comprises an important part of the Netherlands’ visual heritage.

Useful Information

Address: Statendam 1 (Wilhelminapier), Rotterdam
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 11am–5pm, Mon closed
Website: www.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl/en
Phone: +31 10 203 0405
Email: info@nederlandsfotomuseum.nl

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Nederlands Fotomuseum

Nederlands Fotomuseum

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