Explore the greatest and most beautiful museums in Den Haag, Netherlands. There is so much to see and do in this very important city of peace and justice. Below find a selection of the top museums and attractions this city has to offer!
Mauritshuis, Den Haag Museum
The famous Mauritshuis recently opened after a period of extensive renovations. Now Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is back on display for all to see. Explore the Dutch masters like never before. This is a museum not to be missed!
Gevangenpoort Museum / Prison Gate Museum of Den Haag
The Gevangenpoort Museum, Den Haag is by far the most fascinating museum with a history of torture and justice. Inside the brick walls you’ll learn of the tales of Dutch executioners and prisoners as well as see the torture equipment once used in the medieval Netherlands.
Madurodam Park / Museum Den Haag
Perspective is everything at Madurodam. This is a place to while away the hours, no matter what your age! Explore this miniture wonderland – a true, smaller scale size of the most important attractions / regions in the Netherlands. This is a cultural heritage must for the entire family. Here are our 5 Good Reasons to Visit Madurodam, Den Haag.
Escher Museum Den Haag
This museum will boggle your mind! The mind altering Escher Museum Den Haag is a top spot for introducing kids to art. The museum is housed within an old palace and as soon as you enter you’ll find an intriguing contrast of old-world charm with mind-altering fascination. Challenge your knowledge of art and its purpose at the Escher Museum Den Haag!
Gemeente Museum Den Haag
The Gemeente Museum in Den Haag (Municipal Museum) showcases Dutch art through the ages and is a must for all those who are new to the country and who want to learn more about its art, culture and history. The museum also frequently showcases international artists and attracts art lovers the world over. Most recently, Matthew Day Jackson, an American artist exhibited at the Gemeente Museum Den Haag. His ‘The Tomb’ is a rather spooky but fascinating wooden sculpture.
Meermanno Museum, Den Haag
The museum of the book, Museum Meermanno, is a treasure trove for the book lover. Books created hundreds of years ago right up to present day books are on display. Even some of the tiniest, handcrafted books in the world are available in a rather small bookshelf! Most recently, Museum Meermanno held the 200 Years of Dutch Comics Exhibition which was a great hit with the general public.
The Peace Palace / Vredespaleis Museum Den Haag
The Vredespaleis in Den Haag is by far the most important building in Den Haag and it is symbolic of the history of this city of peace and justice. To go inside the Peace Palace itself you need to book a ticket. You can also visit the small exhibition area in front of the building for no cost at all. You will receive an audio guide for this free exhibition which explores the history of the building and its fundamental role throughout the decades.
For a complete list of all museums and current exhibitions, please visit DenHaag.com/en/museums and for more museum stories about Den Haag and the Netherlands itself, visit our Den Haag Museum Section.
Elizabeth Joss-Bethlehem
Elizabeth Joss-Bethlehem is the founder and main writer at The Museum Times. She works as a university lecturer by day and is an avid travel blogger and arts and culture enthusiast by night. Elizabeth started The Museum Times out of the need to give smaller, lesser-known museums more exposure.
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