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Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI)

Museum Park 25, Rotterdam 3015, The Netherlands
+31(0)10-4401200
Ranked #2 of 4 shopping in Rotterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries
Traveler Description: The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) is a museum and it houses and extensive collection of drawings, books, models and photos that document... more »
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Be sure to visit the Sonneveld House! And leave time to sit in their chairs and open every clever cupboard.... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Great place, interresting building with special exhibitions. Check the sitefor actial info. Metro stop is 1 block and parking garage is in front More

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Oxford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Okay, I love reading about architecture, educating myself and going to exhibitions on various facets so I love NAi. If it's not your "thing", you might find it a little boring. Excellent bookshop for architecture fans! Whole building has recently been renovated and it's even better than ever! More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

The NAI is a world class museum on Architecture, showing changing exhibitions with temporary themes from the world of architecture. A must see for architecture tourists visiting Rotterdam, and also very interesting for other visitor of course. Really nice is the basement with a collection of important models. The building itself was designed by Jo Coenen and is interesting to... More

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Oegstgeest, The Netherlands
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Is better than you should think. Shows you a good overview of the Dutch development in architecture and society. With a do deck also very nice for the kids. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Very cool architecture, and a great exhibition space to learn about different contemporary architectural and design projects. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Great collection! And don't forget to see the Sonneveld house! Really amazing. Great for families with kids too (guided tour with audioguide especially for kids with games). More

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Rotterdam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

It's realy a nice museum, with nice exhibitions for architecture lovers. But the highlight is their bike tour around the city. For only € 10,- you can participate with a guided tour by bike around the city and get an impression (and wonderfull explanation) of it's (modern) architecture. They do it in summer and not every day so call in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

It was thoroughly enjoying, exhibition is very interesting. Never a full moment inside. I also was at the testify exhibition on the top floor and was amazed, ended up buying some books also from the museum shop. Best museum in Rotterdam!! More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2009

We didn't actually go during opening hours, but we peeked in through the window and spent a lot of time watching birds and fish in the lake out the front. There are giant artificial daisies out the front and we thought its worth going there for a wander. More

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