Huis Sonneveld, Rotterdam

Name: Huis Sonneveld
Address: Jongkindstraat 12, Rotterdam, 3015 CG, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 10 440 1200

#65 among attractions in Rotterdam

Museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

House Sonneveld in the South Holland city of Rotterdam was built 1932 and 1933 by architect Leendert van der Vlugt of Bureau Brinkman & van der Vlugt, commissioned by A.H. Sonneveld, then a member of the board of directors of the Rotterdam company Erven De Weduwe J. van Nelle. Together with the nearby Boevé House, designed by the same architect in the same style, Sonneveld House is a national monument.

The design of the interior, the execution of the carpentry, the choice of upholstery and furniture as well as the design of the outdoor area are matched in detail to the functional design of the building. This makes it a Gesamtkunstwerk in the sense of Walter Gropius' Dessauer Bauhaus.

Garden Sonneveld also has cultural-historical value, as an early example of functionalist ideas about layout of outdoor spaces and the desired duality between a garden and a building.

Since 2001 it has been a museum visited by visitors from all over the world, the management of which has been mandated by its new owners, Stichting Volkskracht Historische Monumenten, to the Het Nieuwe Instituut, located opposite Huis Sonneveld.

Coordinates: 51°54'56"N, 4°28'20"E

Address

Jongkindstraat 12Stadscentrum (Dijkzigt)Rotterdam 3015 CG Netherlands

Contact

+31 10 440 1200

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Huis Sonneveld open?

Huis Sonneveld is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Huis Sonneveld?

Nearby attractions include Chabot Museum, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Rotown, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Santa Claus Sculpture, Rotterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Huis Sonneveld by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huis Sonneveld:

Bus

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: 32 (1 min walk)
Breitnerstraat • Lines: 32, 44 (5 min walk)

Metro

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: A, B, C (2 min walk)
Dijkzigt • Lines: A, B, C (9 min walk)

Tram

Eendrachtsplein • Lines: 4, 7 (3 min walk)
Museumpark • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (17 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (17 min walk)