• In WWII Rotterdam was hit hard by Hitler's Luftwaffe and 80,000 inhabitants were made homeless. The building process took place during the 50's through to the 1970s and today contemporary architecture has created a bright and impressive skyline. Rotterdam's rich history and distance from Amsterdam make it an ideal destination for school groups studying history.

    Subject Focus:
    • The Nazi occupation of Europe
    • The Dutch Resistance Movement
    • Holland's seafaring past
    • The persecution of the Jews

    Student Outcomes:
    • Discover the cultural and historical effects of WWII on the Netherlands, in particular Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
    • Learn more about reclaimed land and Holland's relationship with the sea.
    • Experience Dutch life without the trappings of tourism.
    • Visit the biggest port in Europe and find out why it's so important to Rotterdam.
    • Explore a city which is renowned for its architecture and cosmopolitan style.

  • Amsterdam

    As Rotterdam is only an hour from Amsterdam it is easy to visit the capital to explore and learn within the many museums and galleries. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's house all provide excellent opportunities to find out more about the history of the Netherlands.
     

  • Kamp Vught

    Find out more about Holland's part in WWII and the great efforts of the Dutch Resistance movement. Kamp Vught is a former SS concentration camp and the only one of its kind outside of Germany. Educational tours will help students come to terms with the many atrocities that took place as well as learning about the barracks, watchtowers, life in the camp and the horrific journey of the Jewish children
     

  • Natural History Museum

    With a collection of over 25,000 objects, varying from dried plants to fossilised mammoth remains, the museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the Netherlands. A huge array of animal skeletons, including a whale, is well worth the visit.
     

  • World Museum

    With its outstanding ethnographic collection, the World Museum offers a unique place to absorb and experience variety of cultures. The collection consists of over 2.000 pieces of art from Asia, Oceania, America and Africa. Guided tours, aimed at respective key stages, are a great way for school groups to find out more and ask questions along the way.
     

  • The Harbour Museum

    Rotterdam's Harbour Museum is just along the way from the Maritime Museum and consists mainly of a small port and a large quay. This is a great place to find out about typical Dutch boats, knots, bow fenders and what it takes to maintain a working harbour.
     

  • The Maritime Museum

    Welcome to this working museum that allows visitors to interact with the past and the present of Rotterdam's harbour district. The harbours of Rotterdam are still as important today as they ever were and students can compare and contrast modern technology with the methods and systems of pre-war Holland.
     

  • Boymans van Beuningen Museum

    This is Rotterdam's main art museum and has a diverse collection ranging from medieval to modern art, with a focus on famous Dutch artists. Among the best known artists displayed in the museum's permanent exhibition are: Rembrandt, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, Vincent van Gogh and Salvador Dalí.
     

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