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De Mesdag Collectie and its collection

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Museum De Mesdag Collectie is housed in the old house of the Dutch painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag. The museum exhibits paintings by French and Dutch masters of the 19th century, which were collected by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-Van Houten. To decorate the house and the museum, Mesdag also collected applied arts, such as Japanese vases and ceramics by Theodoor Colenbrander.

Art & Design Art & Design Renaissance art & Early modern art Applied art

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De Mesdag Collectie
Laan van Meerdervoort 7F
2517 AB The Hague

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Opening hours

5 May to 31 August
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.

1 September to 2 November
Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.

3 November to 31 December
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Closed
King's Day (in 2025 King's Day will be celebrated on Saturday 26 April)
Christmas Day (25 December)
New Year's Day (1 January)

Admission

0 – 17Free
18+€13.00
MuseumkaartFree
Rotterdam PassFree
RembrandtkaartFree
CJP€10.00
ICOMFree
Stork PassFree
Friends of the museumFree
VriendenLoterij VIP-CardFree

Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Credit card

Location & Map

Laan van Meerdervoort 7F, The Hague

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De Mesdag Collectie Reviews

De Mesdag Collectie has 3 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    De Mesdag Collectie, located in The Hague, Netherlands, is a small but significant museum showcasing the personal art collection of Dutch painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje. The museum is housed in the former residence of the Mesdag family, providing visitors with an intimate glimpse into the artistic tastes of the late 19th century.

    The collection primarily features works from the Hague School and Barbizon School, including paintings, drawings, and ceramics. Visitors often appreciate the opportunity to see lesser-known works by famous artists such as Corot, Daubigny, and Millet, alongside pieces by Mesdag himself and other Dutch artists of the period.

    The museum's atmosphere is frequently described as peaceful and nostalgic, with the original interior largely preserved. This allows visitors to experience the art in a setting similar to how it would have been displayed during Mesdag's lifetime. The small size of the museum means that it can be thoroughly explored in about an hour, making it a manageable visit for those with limited time.

    Some visitors note that the museum can feel a bit dated and could benefit from more informative displays or audio guides to provide context for the artworks. Additionally, the narrow staircases and small rooms may pose accessibility challenges for some visitors.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, many visitors find the De Mesdag Collectie to be a worthwhile stop for art enthusiasts, particularly those interested in 19th-century Dutch and French painting. The museum offers a more personal and intimate experience compared to larger, more crowded art institutions in The Hague.

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  • Marc
    Marc • 22 Mar 2017

    Quite a small museum with an interesting collection of paintings, especially Barbizon art. The paintings the museum displays were collected by Mesdag at the time. A little gem in The Hague!

  • Janita
    Janita • 8 Jan 2016

    De grootste verborgen parel in Nederland is de Mesdag Collectie in hun voormalig woonhuis/atelier. Als ik in Den Haag ben kan ik niet anders dan even naar binnen gaan voor een blik op de adembenemende collectie! De passie voor verzamelen klinkt nog door in de krakende planken. Hun energie spat van de muren af. Nooit kocht meneer Mesdag iets zonder de goedkeuring van zijn vrouw. Boeiend stel dat ons een groot cadeau heeft nagelaten!

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    Visited on 7 Nov 2015

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