Welcome to the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the Dutch National Museum of Photography
The Nederlands Fotomuseum will reopen on 7 February 2026 in the Santos warehouse, a national monument located in the vibrant Katendrecht district of Rotterdam. The museum presents work by leading Dutch photographers as well as emerging talents, spanning from the invention of photography around 1839 to the present day.
The Nederlands Fotomuseum is a global leader in collection management and the protection of photographic archives. The work of the museum, including its exhibitions and public programme, center around its collection, which is an ever-growing record of Dutch photographic history. The museum has amassed a unique collection for more than 25 years. It is estimated the collection will reach 7.5 million photographic objects by 2028.
Globally leading in collection management
From coffee warehouse to photography museum
Built in 1901-1902, the Santos warehouse began life as a warehouse for coffee shipped from the Brazilian port city of Santos. In 2000, it became a national landmark.
Santos was renovated by WDJARCHITECTEN, RENNER HAINKE WIRTH ZIRN ARCHITEKTEN and Burgy Bouwbedrijf. Our architects opted for a clear distinction between the historic structure and the contemporary extension.