Tuesday 14 May 1940, the bombing of Rotterdam. One day after the bombing, on Wednesday 15 May 1940, General Winkelman signs the capitulation of the Netherlands in a school building in Rijsoord. The beginning of everything. Take a journey through history and visit both museums for free on every first Wednesday of the month!
Take this historic walk from Parklaan to Coolhaven. Walk past various WWII landmarks in the area between the Belasting & Douane Museum & Museum 40-45 NU. Learn more about this historic area and the history of Rotterdam, and afterwards visit the museums!
Ask at the counter for the walking route.