Wereldmuseum - Rooms and Arrangements - Wedding and Party venue EN 2024

THE WORLD REVOLVES AROUND YOU ROOMS AND ARRANGEMENTS

CONTENTS OUR ROOMS

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• Elie van Rijckevorsel room

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• Ballroom | Salon

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OUR ARRANGEMENTS

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• Ceremony | toast

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• Reception

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• Beverages

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• Seated dinner

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• Shared dining

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• Walking dinner

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• Buffet

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• Party

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• Kids museum

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PRACTICAL INFO

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THE WORLD REVOLVES AROUND YOU Say I Do

Official wedding venue

World of space

Wedding parties of up to 450 guests

In the city centre

Next to the Erasmus bridge in the heart of Rotterdam

Accessible

Public transport and parking garage around the corner

Unique wedding

Tailored to all your wishes

Arrangements

Know what to expect

Culinary wedding

Inspired by the flavours of Rotterdam

Wedding photography

The perfect setting; a venue with grandeur

Changing rooms

Two changing rooms on the ground floor

Venue with a mission

Inspire greater global citizenship

Support a good cause All proceeds contribute directly to the exhibitions and the educational and other activities at the Wereldmuseum

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OUR ROOMS Our three rooms combine the richness of Rotterdam’s history with a contemporary décor and high-tech audio-visual equipment. The furniture arrangement can be suited to your needs and wishes while the high ornamental ceilings and the Rotterdam skyline are a splendid bonus.

You can raise your glasses to toast the newlyweds or enjoy an intimate dinner in the Elie van Rijckevorsel room.

The Ballroom and Salon can accommodate larger wedding ceremonies, tasteful dinners or a wonderful dance party.

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ELIE VAN RIJCKEVORSEL ROOM

Raise your glasses in a setting that shows more than 165 years of Rotterdam history, overlooking the Kop van Zuid. That is why the Wereldmuseum is such a unique venue. The Elie van Rijckevorsel room, named after one of the museum’s founders, physicist and world traveller Dr. Elie van Rijckevorsel (1845-1928), is situated on the fourth floor of our heritage building. Celebrate your wedding with a small intimate group while ships pass by on the river Meuse.

The perfect setting • Up to 50 guests • Situated on the 4th floor | accessible by elevator • Room in requested setup • Climate control • Free Wi-Fi • 55” LED screen | laptop on moveable stand • Basic audio | Sonos one

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ROOM CAPACITY

Elie van Rijckevorsel room

Floor area

110m2

Setups

Capacity

Ceremony

50

Reception | Party

50

U-Shape

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Oval table

30

Dinner tables

45

Other setups in consultation

Up to 50 guests

Ceremony

Reception | Party

U-Shape

ROOM RATES Elie van Rijckevorsel room

Excluding VAT

Including VAT

4 Hours

€240.00

€290.40

8 Hours

€360.00

€435.60

12 Hours

€480.00

€580.80

Terrace on the quay

€275.00

€333.00

Museum rooms

Only optional when the museum is closed.

Custom quotation

Room rental is subject to a minimum price.

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BALLROOM | SALON

Are you looking for the perfect venue for your wedding day? In the 19th century, it was Prince Hendrik who used these impressive rooms to receive Rotterdam families and foreign guests. The richly decorated rooms now combine the grandeur of the past with contemporary décor and high-tech equipment. Both rooms can be connected.

The perfect setting • Up to 450 guests • Situated on the 1st floor | accessible by elevator • Room in requested setup • Climate control • Free Wi-Fi • Adjustable ambience and coloured LED lighting • Basic audio system • Integrated projector and screen in the Salon • Integrated projectors and screens on both sides of the Ballroom • Wedding photoshoot on the balcony

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ROOM CAPACITY Ballroom Floor area

300m

Setups

Capacity

Salon Ballroom | Salon

2

115m2

415m2

Ceremony

200

70

250

U-Shape

75

25

100

Reception | Party

350

120

450

Round tables | 10 guests per table

200

80

240

Round tables | Buffet

150

60

200

Walking dinner

300

120

450

Food stations

250

100

400

Other setups in consultation

Up to 450 guests

Ceremony

Reception | Party

U-Shape

ROOM RATES Ballroom

Salon

Ballroom | Salon

Excl.

Incl. VAT

Excl.

Incl. VAT

Excl.

Incl. VAT

Day

€1500.00

€1815.00

€900.00

€1089.00

€2100.00

€2541.00

Evening

€1500.00

€1815.00

€900.00

€1089.00

€2100.00

€2541.00

Day and evening

€2000.00 €2420.00

€1200.00

€1452.00

€2800.00

€3388.00

Terrace on the quay

€275.00

€275.00

€333.00

€275.00

€333.00

€333.00

Museum rooms

Only optional when the museum is closed.

Custom quotation

Room rental is subject to a minimum price.

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OUR ARRANGEMENTS Our chef and his team have created an extensive menu for every moment of your day, whether it is a toast, lunch, dinner, or party.

Do you want to treat yourselves and your guests to our culinary delights? Then make sure to check out our arrangements to see what they include.

We also love to advise you if you wish to choose your own menu. You can find all our options based on cuisines from all around the world in our extensive Wereldmuseum Food book. Please let us know if there are any specific food allergies or dietary restrictions that we have to take into account so we can accommodate your every way. = vegetarian All prices are including VAT.

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CEREMONY | TOAST From €28.75 p.p. | 2 hours | minimum of 10 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment We have created a special ceremony and toast arrangement to celebrate your day. After the official part of the ceremony, it’s time to cut the wedding cake, raise the glasses to everlasting love, and be congratulated by your family and friends.

During the ceremony Ceremony setup, Chesterfield chairs for the bride and groom, and a lectern.

Toast Arrangement includes basic drinks and 1 glass of Cava p.p.

Wedding cake Cutting and serving of the wedding cake.

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RECEPTION From €36.90 p.p. | 2 hours | minimum of 10 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Would you rather receive your guests after the ceremony without serving a wedding cake?

No problem. You can receive your guests in the room or, weather permitting, on the quay.

We can also serve other types of pinchos and finger food.

During the reception Arrangement includes basic drinks and 1 glass of Cava p.p.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

1 cold pincho | 3 hot finger food Pincho: Asian-style marinated salmon, miso cream sauce and seaweed | artisan Holtkamp beef bitterbal | truffle risotto in a crispy coating

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BEVERAGES Would you like a beverage arrangement at a set price? We offer various beverage arrangements so you and your guests can simply enjoy yourselves. These arrangements start at a 2-hour minimum.

Non-alcoholic arrangement From €18.80 p.p.

Coffee and tea | soft drinks | fruit juices | still and sparkling water | Pinky Rose natural syrups | Hertog Jan beer 0.0

Basic arrangement From €22.80 p.p.

Soft drinks | fruit juices | still and sparkling water | Hertog Jan beer | Hertog Jan beer 0.0 | white, rosé and red house wine

Reception arrangement From €25.15 p.p.

1 glass of Cava p.p. | soft drinks | fruit juices | still and sparkling water | Hertog Jan beer | Hertog Jan beer 0.0 | white, rosé and red house wine

Premium arrangement From €28.95 p.p.

Soft drinks | fruit juices | still and sparkling water | Hertog Jan beer | Hertog Jan beer 0.0 | white, rosé and red house wine | Smirnoff Vodka | Bacardi Rum | Gordon’s Gin | Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky

Cocktail bar with professional cocktail shaker From €1579.00 | 120 cocktails | 4-hours | cocktail bar | alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails in cocktail glasses with ice and garnish | personal menu

Gin-tonic bar with professional cocktail shaker From €1742.50 | 120 gin-tonics | 4-hours | cocktail bar | alcoholic and non-alcoholic gin-tonics in special glasses with ice and garnish | personal menu

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SEATED DINNER Seated dinner menu From €37.60 p.p. | 2 courses | minimum of 10 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment The menus are all based on seasonal ingredients and offer a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian.

Seated dinner arrangement From €64.80 p.p. | 2 courses | 2 hours | minimum of 10 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Our kitchen team has also created a fully catered arrangement.

During the aperitif and dinner Unlimited basic arrangement with the option to add 1 glass of Cava p.p. as an aperitif.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

Menu with a Rotterdam touch The menus are based on seasonal ingredients and offer a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian.

Variety of coffees and teas Santas coffee and Bradley’s tea with a selection of sweets such as caramel biscuits in different chocolate flavours.

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SHARED DINING Shared dining menu From €51.80 p.p. | 3 courses | minimum of 30 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment The menus are based on seasonal ingredients and offer a combination of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.

Shared dining arrangement From €83.05 p.p. | 3 courses | 3 hours | minimum of 30 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Our kitchen team has also created a fully catered arrangement.

During the aperitif and dinner Unlimited basic arrangement with the option to add 1 glass of Cava p.p. as an aperitif.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

Menu with a Rotterdam touch The menu is based on seasonal ingredients and includes fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.

Variety of coffees and teas Santas coffee and Bradley’s tea with a selection of sweets such as caramel biscuits in different chocolate flavours.

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WALKING DINNER Walking dinner menu From €37.60 p.p. | 6 courses, street food | minimum of 30 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Chat and enjoy your time with your guests during a full-course walking dinner.

Walking dinner arrangement From €68.35 p.p. | 6 courses, street food | 3 hours | minimum of 30 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Our kitchen team has also created a fully catered arrangement.

During the aperitif and dinner Unlimited basic arrangement with the option to add 1 glass of Cava p.p. as an aperitif.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

Walking dinner menu The menus are based on seasonal ingredients. You can either opt for street food or seasonal dishes.

Variety of coffees and teas Santas coffee and Bradley’s tea with a selection of sweets such as caramel biscuits in different chocolate flavours.

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BUFFET Buffet menu From €51.80 p.p. | 3 courses, seasonal menu | minimum of 25 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment With a buffet-style dinner, you and your guests can help yourselves to what you like and easily move from one table to another.

Buffet arrangement From €82.50 p.p. | 3 courses, seasonal menu | 3 hours | minimum of 25 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment Our kitchen team has also created a fully catered arrangement.

During the buffet Unlimited basic arrangement with the option to add 1 glass of Cava p.p. as an aperitif.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

Buffet menu The theme of the buffet can either be a seasonal or world cuisines.

Variety of coffees and teas Santas coffee and Bradley’s tea with a selection of sweets such as caramel biscuits in different chocolate flavours.

Additional buffet Dessert buffet or Dutch cheese buffet from €15.80 p.p.

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PARTY An unforgettable party night at the magnificent Wereldmuseum in the heart of Rotterdam.

You can even book your favourite DJ or band. Our unique venue offers a fully catered party arrangement.

Party arrangement From €43.70 p.p. | 4 hours | minimum of 10 guests Excluding | room rate and audio-visual equipment During the party Unlimited basic arrangement.

Savoury snacks Such as: home-made mixed nuts and vegetable crisps with a harissa dip.

3 hot finger food Such as: cheese spring roll

| Beetroot bitterball with beetroot mustard

| Artisan

Holtkamp beef bitterbal Late night snack Such as: French fries | mustard mayonnaise

KIDS MUSEUM From €22.00 p. child | 1 hour | up to 5 children per Freddy | only in combination with one of our arrangements.

When a couple gets married in the Wereldmuseum, it’s party time for the kids in the Kid’s Museum called Superstreet, the most exciting street in Rotterdam. Freddy, the local master of ceremonies, will be organising all kinds of great activities to celebrate the event and is ready to welcome your young guests from the age of 6.

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PRACTICAL INFO ACCESSIBILITY The Wereldmuseum is located in the Scheepvaartkwartier, on the corner of the Willemskade and Veerhaven. The museum is easily accessible by car, public transport and even by water. The river shuttle, river taxi and Spido jetties are within walking distance.

PARKING There is only paid parking in the immediate vicinity of the museum. You can also use the Erasmusbrug parking garage at Gedempte Zalmhaven and the Van Vollenhovenstraat parking garage, both of which are within 450 meters of the museum.

PRICE | AVAILABILITY Would you like to know more about how we can accommodate your wedding? Then please feel free to contact us. We will send you a proposal after discussing your wishes.

CONTACT Do you need advice or are there any questions? Our experienced sales team is here to help.

For more information, please visit www.wereldmuseum.nl.

Wereldmuseum event venue Willemskade 25

Let’s get social!

3016 DM Rotterdam

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+31 (0) 10 270 71 50 reserveringen-rotterdam@wereldmuseum.nl

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WEDDING AND PARTY VENUE www.wereldmuseum.nl