Het Schielandshuis, Rotterdam

Name: Het Schielandshuis
Address: Korte Hoogstraat 31, Rotterdam, 3011 GK, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 10 790 0140

#67 among attractions in Rotterdam

Museum, History museum

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Het Schielandshuis (address: Korte Hoogstraat 31) is a place located in Rotterdam (Zuid-Holland province) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 46 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°55'8"N latitude and 4°28'55"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Het Schielandshuis is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Beurs (tram, 2 min walk), Beurs (metro, 2 min walk), Keizerstraat (bus, 4 min walk), Rotterdam Centraal (train, 18 min walk), Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug (ferry, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Schielandtoren (skyscraper, 1 min walk), Maritiem Museum (museum, 3 min walk), De Verwoeste Stad (sculpture, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°55'8"N, 4°28'55"E

Address

Korte Hoogstraat 31Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam 3011 GK Netherlands

Contact

+31 10 790 0140

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Het Schielandshuis open?

Het Schielandshuis is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Het Schielandshuis?

Nearby attractions include Schielandtoren, Rotterdam (1 min walk), Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam (3 min walk), De Verwoeste Stad, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Het Schielandshuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Het Schielandshuis:

Tram

Beurs • Lines: 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 8 (2 min walk)
Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (3 min walk)

Metro

Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (2 min walk)
Blaak • Lines: A, B, C (8 min walk)

Bus

Keizerstraat • Lines: 32 (4 min walk)
Westblaak • Lines: 32 (6 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (18 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (19 min walk)