Guided tour of Katoenhuis - ENGLISH

Open Monumentendag Rotterdam

Join a special English guided tour of KATOENHUIS, led by Creative Producer Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres, during Open Monumentendag.

Katoenhuis | Rotterdam's Immersive Experience Hub

*SOLD OUT* – This activity is sold out. Sometimes tickets are canceled. These tickets will automatically become available again, so you can check if this is the case.Discover the layers of heritage in concrete.Join a special 30-minute guided tour of KATOENHUIS, led by Creative Producer Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres, during Open Monumentendag. Nestled in Rotterdam’s Keile District, this striking post-war warehouse was built in 1950 by harbour entrepreneur Jan Dirk van Bennekum to store cotton from South America and Egypt—marking a moment of resilience and industrial growth in the wake of WWII.Designed by architects Vermeer &amp; Van Herwaarden, the building features an innovative mix of prefabricated concrete and traditional brickwork, and has been recognised as Beeldbepalend (iconic architecture).KATOENHUIS holds layered significance—not just architecturally, but as a place shaped by multiple generations. From its roots in trade and craftsmanship, to the underground rave scene of the early 2000s (Reactor), to its period as a fruit storage hub under local entrepreneur Antonio Oken, the building has continually adapted to meet the needs of its time.Today, it stands at the forefront of cultural and technological reinvention—as a space for immersive installations, digital media, and spatial storytelling, and as an active player in the transformation of Rotterdam’s M4H district from port to creative engine.This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore how heritage can live on—not by standing still, but by being reimagined, reused, and reactivated across generations.Accessibility As an organisation, we highly value accessibility and inclusivity. Because the KATOENHUIS is a heritage building in transition, unfortunately not all areas are currently as accessible as we would like. The ground floor is fully accessible, but the first floor can only be reached via stairs. However, there is still plenty to see and experience on the ground floor. We are happy to share this information in advance to avoid any possible disappointment.More about the KATOENHUIS: <a href="https://www.katoenhuis.nl/" title="https://www.katoenhuis.nl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.katoenhuis.nl/</a>

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Guided tour of Katoenhuis - ENGLISH

More events from Open Monumentendag Rotterdam

Discover more events from Open Monumentendag Rotterdam, from Community to other experiences you might love.

Guided tour of Katoenhuis - ENGLISH

More events from Open Monumentendag Rotterdam

Discover more events from Open Monumentendag Rotterdam, from Community to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.