The Mind-Altering Escher Museum in Den Haag

Never has a museum moved me so much than Escher in Het Paleis – the Escher Museum, Den Haag (The Hague, Netherlands).

MC Escher’s works are housed within an old palace in The Hague where the Dutch Queen Emma used to reside until 1934 and this further adds to the magnificence and uniqueness of Escher’s works.

Exquisite stately rooms with chandeliers and grand architectural designs set the scene for a display of Escher’s contrastingly small but equally extraordinary creations.

What You Can Expect at The Escher Museum, Den Haag

The Escher museum is by no means an ordinary museum – it is a place that encourages introspection, out-of-the-box thinking and play, of course. Expect to be transformed by the artist’s works and his unusual ways of seeing and doing.

Much of Escher’s works examine the themes of life, interconnectivity, infinity and the innate beauty of nature’s intricate patterns.

Expect three palatial levels dedicated to a mind-altering exploration of Escher’s works. The first and second floors focus on his many detailed creations and the third implores visitors to interact with exhibitions, and importantly situate themselves within the artworks and the creative process. These hands-on, interactive displays are fascinating for children and adults alike.

You’ll learn to look, to really look. 

Where is Escher in Het Paleis Situated?

The Escher museum is situated at Lange Voorhout 74 in The Hague, Netherlands. The museum is about ten minutes walk from Den Haag Central Station. You can also take Tram 17 (Kneuterdijk) or Tram 9 (Korte Voorhout) to get there.