Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adjusted opening hours
Monday, May 4, '26 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The museum is open on national holidays and on Mondays during school holidays (central region).
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adjusted opening hours
Monday, April 27, '26 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, May 4, '26 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Plein is open on national holidays and on Mondays during school holidays (central region).
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adjusted opening hours
Monday, May 4, '26 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Adjusted opening hours
Monday, May 4, '26 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday noon - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday noon - 8 p.m.
  • Thursday noon - 8 p.m.
  • Friday noon - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday noon - 8 p.m.
  • Sunday noon - 8 p.m.
Adjusted opening hours
Monday, April 27, '26 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Plan your visit

Program

Everyone is welcome at Plein between 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM to attend the book presentation. The program starts at 2:30 PM. Abdelkader Benali will talk with Ahmed Aboutaleb. There will be performances by Zang Express and Derek Otte, and you can enjoy Moroccan treats.

Before and after the program, there will be an opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by Ahmed Aboutaleb.

About the Book

Thuis is Ahmed Aboutaleb’s candid autobiography. Through personal stories and photographs from his private archive, he shows how his experiences have shaped him. Thuis offers an honest and revealing look at his life and career, touching on topics he has not addressed before.

About Ahmed Aboutaleb

Ahmed Aboutaleb is best known as the former mayor of Rotterdam, but did you know he is also passionate about language and poetry? Aboutaleb grew up in Morocco and moved to the Netherlands as a teenager. Through hard work and social engagement, he built an impressive political career, from alderman and state secretary to mayor.