THE 10 BEST The Hague Museums
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- futtock21London, UK11,600 contributionsIt’s now accessed through a modern extension complete with temporary exhibition about stolen art, but this merely makes the entrance to the Mauritshuis’s main collection housed in a regal palace all the more anticipated. Over three floors all with views over the river to European court and administrative buildings, this is a glorious procession towards and through a golden age of Dutch art culminating in Rembrandts and Vermeers including the personal art collection of King Willem V. And there’s even a stylish cafe attached.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- futtock21London, UK11,600 contributionsA typical Dutch two-for-one this. The setting the royal winter palace with its elegant State rooms and period furniture is worth a visit in its own right. Yet it forms the backdrop only to an exhibition of the life, times and art of one M.C. Escher. Fish metamorphose into birds, waterfalls defy gravity, giant fish conceal shoals of smaller ones, fish eyes next to one human eye. Extraordinary light fittings ranging from illuminate skulls to a giant flying cello dominate the ceilings. Optics in mirrors and a biographical film on the top floor. Books and Escher designed umbrellas on the second.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bytowntravelerVictoria, Canada326 contributionsBefore coming to this museum I had seen and read much about it and expected that the collection and how it was displayed would be great. I had been a little put off by the 19 euro entry fee and 8 euro parking, but I reasoned that I just wouldn't get a better chance to do and so I did.
After parking the car I decided to avoid any possible wait when I wanted to leave and so immediately paid for my parking. NO CASH is accepted anywhere on site. Not great, but made worse by the fact that the credit card machine used to pay for parking had a diabolical way of working and instructions were only in Dutch. The was problem #1.
Problem #2 is that there is no elevator from the underground garage up into the museum. When I asked one of the staff why this was the case, she replied, "Because the architect wanted to make everyone go through the grounds and approach the building from the outside." This is muddleheaded thinking. Form follows function, and the functionality here, especially for older folks, is sadly lacking.
The museum architect did get it right on two other counts: first, inside there are elevators and second the museum is designed to be seen from the top down. This is well thought out and works very well.
Now, on to the collection. There were several standouts for me:
- The number, variety and rarity of many of the older vehicles is very very impressive. In many cases the vehicles are displayed "as-found" and unrestored. It makes a strong visual impact.
- Many of the stand-out vehicles are displayed with their own custom designed backdrops of scenes representative of the period. Again. this was great stuff.
- The collection is MUCH more than just cars. There are trucks, some planes, a few commercial vehicles, etc. But even better was the collection of automobile art. Posters, paintings, models statuary - it all just blew my mind. A visual feast.
And when all is said and done, you enter a town square which turns out to be a cafeteria with table service. Just a very good end to a magical experience.
Expensive? I think so. But entirely worth it. For any automobile fan, this museum is an absolute must.Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - hamo306Doetinchem, The Netherlands281 contributionsIt is a super museum with a nice collection and a peaceful old architeture building.
Take an extensive tour and have a rest in the nice cafetariaWritten October 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HavakiThe Hague, The Netherlands628 contributionsI have been here many times. Always something interesting to see. Gubbels is worth seeing at the museum now.Written January 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anders AGothenburg, Sweden7 contributionsWe visited this great place without having booked anything in advance, and all planned tastings were already fully booked. The friendly staff still arranged a improvised package for us that gave us a great package. We were placed at a table in the backyard. We tasted several great jenevers and liqueurs, and ordered a mixed plate with cheese, charcuterie, olives, bread etc, and this had great value for the money.
The hostess Fleur was worth the trip alone with her great personality, friendliness and great jokes.
We will be coming backWritten July 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - aNGeL0FdEAthDubai, United Arab Emirates429 contributionsPrison gate was in my bucket list for quite a while. Got a thing for the Witt brothers and this place is one of the landmarks I wanted to visit.
It isn't a big place. I guess not many prisoners were hosted. However, it was nice to see how prisoners were housed based on their ranks and as such. Very few exhibits but they were well presented. I liked the torture chamber and the guillotine.
Definitely holds a lot of history. The drawings made by the prisoners are still there. I guess, quite a lot of sorrow went into them.Written July 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mrbillowAmes, IA244 contributionsThis is a small museum, very near the Mauritshaus museum. It houses the collection of Dr. Abraham Bredius (1855-1946), who ran that famous museum at one time. There is a very special perspective box, a surprising number of Rembrandts, and a beautiful portrait by Willem Drost (1633-1659), that to me rivals his contemporary Vermeer's Girl with the pearl earring. These small house museums have collections that surpass most regional American art museums. The museum wasn't crowded and has a good audio tour that doesn't require you to download another fricking app.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- melisa1978Koege72 contributionsMost certainly worth a visit. If you need another aspect to World War 2, this is a interesting place to go. From the extra info we got from one of the employes to the place itself, it was worth both the time and moneyWritten July 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LeonvM77Nijmegen, The Netherlands668 contributionsWhat great fun it is to go here! Especially when you are familiar with Dutch children books such as Kikker en vriendjes and Pluk van de Petteflet amongst others.Written October 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- n_wiedenhofNuenen, The Netherlands739 contributionsYes, often very interesting photos and films of today’s photographers. And there is mostly another interesting exhibition of modern art too, apart from the ‘light art’
The museum is next to the Art Museum The Hague , so if you are still fit, visit both of them.Written September 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kittybiscuit70Melbourne, Australia179 contributionsThe house itself is lovely inside. What I loved was the collection of art. I really liked the collection, a mixture of studies and paintings. The explanations were excellent and I watched all the videos which I don’t usually do. They were interesting and amusing. What makes it particularly lovely is it is quiet and you can really take your time enjoying the art. If you want to see a very famous painting and take a selfie, not the museum for you. If you love landscapes and French and Dutch art, then I’d advise you to visit. I thought it was a good sized collection.Written February 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ЕленаEemnes, The Netherlands38 contributionsThe museum is interesting for children of all ages, every child will be surprised at something, will not want to leave for a long time. Sometimes it was a little boring. But in general, we would recommend visiting this museum, in addition, it is located next to the Scheveningen beach.Written August 1, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EliasAustria1 contributionVery interesting! I was there with a friend and it truly was stunning. They had a exhibition about Ukraine and we met the creator, who also gave us a very thorough tour of the musuem. It was a very nice expiernce and relativly cheap. Each of us paid 10 Euros for entrance. The other exhibition was about the evolution of posters since the late 19th century. I have to say i quite liked it. We were also told some fun/interesting facts about the house and got to explore it. I think this is perfect for friends!Written August 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 629alberttGenk5 contributionsCosy little museum, where one can see how fishery was done some hundred years ago. Twice a year there is the possibility to buy shells from all over the world from some (inter)national sellers, whole year through you van buy shells from the stock the museum has in the shop.Written August 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Hague
- These places are best for museums in The Hague:
- The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
- Escher in The Palace
- museum Beelden aan Zee
- Louwman Museum The Hague
- Atlanticwall Museum Scheveningen
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- These are the best places for couples seeking museums in The Hague:
- Louwman Museum The Hague
- The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
- Escher in The Palace
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- museum Beelden aan Zee
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in The Hague:
- Louwman Museum The Hague
- The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
- Escher in The Palace
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- Prison Gate Museum
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in The Hague:
- Louwman Museum The Hague
- The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
- Escher in The Palace
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- museum Beelden aan Zee
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