Museum Rotterdam

The museum is currently situated at Coolhaven 375 in Rotterdam. This location, which houses the 'Museum Rotterdam '40–'45 NU' exhibition, was fully renovated and opened in 2015 following the merger with the War and Resistance Museum. The Coolhaven area itself was formed in the early 20th century, with the harbor dug in 1922 and the Parksluizen completed in 1932. The museum's presence here anchors it in a historically significant industrial and maritime district of the city.

The collection encompasses over 110,000 items ranging from household objects like ceramic tiles and furniture to textiles, weaponry, coins, and paintings. Notable holdings include a significant number of paintings by 17th and 18th-century masters and the extensive collection of Abraham van Stolk Czn, which was added in 1967. The museum also holds unique items such as 'the shoe of the...' (specific context cut off in source but noted as a distinct part of the collection) and focuses on objects related to Rotterdam's specific history.

Museum Rotterdam distinguishes itself by focusing on major themes such as work ethic, care, migration, innovation, and religion, which serve as a bridge between past and present. Through the 'True Rotterdam Heritage' project, the museum collaborates with residents to uncover contemporary stories, making it unique in Europe. The museum places the Second World War and the bombing of Rotterdam at the center of its narrative, aiming to show that peace and freedom are never to be taken for granted.

As of 2021, only the Coolhaven location remains open, while the museum continues to manage its full collection. The institution is currently in a transition phase, working on creating a new city museum model. In January 2025, a half-million euro donation was received specifically to support the acquisition of new pieces. The museum continues to explore possibilities for a 'new style' city museum, reflecting its ongoing evolution in the cultural landscape of Rotterdam.