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| Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam |
If you've always been fascinated by the bizarre world of surrealism, you must plan a visit to the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam. One of the chief tourist attractions in Rotterdam, the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam brings in those interested in a bizarre collection of objects.
One of the popular Rotterdam tourist attractions, the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam remains open between Tuesday and Sunday from11.00 am to 5.00 pm. The museum remains closed on Mondays.
Founded in 1849, the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam displays a rich and exotic collection which can be divided into four groups. The Old Art wing has masterpieces including Pieter Brueghel the Elder's, the "little Tower of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam Babel" (1563). The other prominent wings are the collection of Prints and Drawings and the collection of Applied Arts and Design with much international recognition. The Modern Art wing has on display a rare collection of surreal exhibits. Amongst these, the most notable are the Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. Adults need to pay a small sum to enter the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam. For children, admission is absolutely free.
So jet set forth for a visit to the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and catch a rare glimpse of the bizarre and surrealistic objects in all forms and variety. This is the highest form of art, which has spread its influence on the culture of Netherlands especially through the works of André Breton, the founding father of surrealism. The works of Freud and Marc did a great deal to add to this concept of surrealism.
The influence of surrealism spread its influence into the fields of fashion, architecture. Today the unique exhibitions at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam showcase an exotic collection of surrealism.
World-renowned paintings of Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and Rene Magritte are kept alongside the most bizarre objects exuding a twentieth century character. Hundreds of art works and a splendid collection from private collections and museum collections from across the globe will take you on a riveting intellectual journey. For an unparalleled surrealistic experience, plan a visit to the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam.
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