History museums in The Hague

Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison in the city of The Hague. It consists of a courthouse, a cell block and a house for the jailer. The museum illustrates the story of crime and punishment throug the ages. It shows how prisoners were brought to trial, punished and imprisoned. The colle

The National Archive features objects from about a thousand years of history of the Netherlands. It has 125 kilometres of documents, 14 million photographs and 300,000 historical maps. In addition, the library features around 60,000 reference books. The National Archive organizes exhibitions in whic

Museum Meermanno is housed in the former house of Baron Van Westreenen of Tiellandt. The museum is dedicated to books from both the present and the past. The permanent exhibition focuses on the development and the design of books. The museum features a 19th century book room, where incunabula, the e

ProDemos is located opposite of the ‘Binnenhof’ in The Hague. It is the house of democracy and the ‘rechtsstaat’. Visitors learn about the rules of democracy and the ‘rechtsstaat’ and experience the functioning of politics, democracy and the ‘rechtsstaat’. The Visitors Centre ProDemos organizes tour

In the eventful colonial history of the Netherlands, what we now know as Indonesia, the former Dutch East Indies occupies a prominent place. It is a history that spans more than 400 years. Museum Sophiahof is the place where the impact of the shared past is visible and tangible. Where you can experi

The Historical Museum of The Hague is housed in a building from 1636 that was built for the gunners of the St. Sebastian's Guild. The museum is dedicated to the history of The Hague. The permanent collection includes paintings such as cityscapes from 1553 and silver and glass objects. In addition, t

The Yi Jun Peace Museum is a tribute to Korean independence fighter and diplomat Yi Jun and reminder of the broader goal of world peace. Among other things, the museum displays a collection of letters from world leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

In the heart of The Hague’s historic centre, you'll discover the hidden treasure of Van Kleef. Founded in 1842, we are the sole surviving jenever and liqueur distillery that continues to operate to this day. We showcase a wide and enticing selection of local liquors and liqueurs, each one based on a

The Loosduins Museum De Korenschuur paints a picture of the history of the horticultural village of Loosduinen through historical horticultural tools, paintings, documentation and various other objects. Three times a year the museum organizes a new exhibition.

The Jan van Goyen house is part of the 'Buitenmusuem' in The Hague.

Enter chic Hague living! Huis De Quack is an artistic mansion, and one of the first chic mansions built in a row in the Netherlands! Architect and decorative artist Jan De Quack bought the building in 1902 and radically renovated it according to contemporary ideas. This resulted in, for example, a r

The museum has continued as a Knowledge Center with an office at another location (Oud Wulfseweg 1, 3992 LT Houten). One can ask questions there or consult the collections via the website.

The Literary Museum (Literatuurmuseum) is dedicated to Dutch literature and Dutch authors. It pays a tribute to the literary heritage of the Netherlands. The collection of the museum consists of various objects related to the life and work of literary authors, including manuscripts, love letters, il

Museum of Crafts is a small museum where three small historic buildings display various old tools of different trades, a worker's cottage and a chapel.

The Dunne Bierkade and Paviljoensgracht are special. Unique that over the centuries so many famous painters lived in houses of the Outdoor Museum. Two Golden Centuries of painting originated here. In both the 17th and 19th centuries, this was the hotbed of creativity. Experience the Golden Ages at t

In Kijkduin, the foundation has made part of the Widerstandsnest 67 HL complex accessible. Approximately 130 meters of tunnel and 6 bunkers will eventually be on view. Part of the corridor system can be visited.