Haags Historisch Museum

  • The Hague Historical Museum
  • The Hague Historical Museum

The ‘Haags Historisch Museum’ or Historical Museum of The Hague is located in The Hague’s historical center. The museum tells you about the city’s history, its government and its inhabitants.

The Hague Collection

Cityscapes, portraits, silverware, glass collections, memorabilia of the Dutch Royal House and dolls houses bring the stories of the city to life and shed light on local history and culture. The temporary exhibitions, events and activities always have a The Hague twist.

The history of The Hague

After a visit to the Historical Museum of The Hague you’ll know all there is to know about the long and rich history of  Royal Residence The Hague. Neighboring museums with which you can combine your visit are ‘Escher in the Palace’, the Prison Gate Museum and the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis.

Find out more about The Hague or the museums of The Hague.

opening hours 
2 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012  Sat - Sun  12:00 - 17:00 
  Tue - Fri  10:00 - 17:00 
Good Friday  10:00 - 17:00
Easter Sunday  12:00 - 17:00
New Year's Day  closed
Easter Monday  12:00 - 17:00
Queen's Birthday  12:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day  10:00 - 17:00
New Year's Day  closed
Good Friday  10:00 - 17:00
Easter Sunday  12:00 - 17:00
Easter Monday  12:00 - 17:00
Queen's Birthday  12:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day  10:00 - 17:00
Liberation Day  12:00 - 17:00
Ascension Day  12:00 - 17:00
Whit Sunday  12:00 - 17:00
Whit Monday  12:00 - 17:00
Christmas' Eve  10:00 - 17:00
Christmas Day  closed
Boxing Day  12:00 - 17:00
New Year's Eve  10:00 - 16:00
Prices
2012
MJK (Museum Card) € 7 , 50
disabled from: 6 year € 2 , 50
groups of adults minimum group size: 10 persons free of charge
groups of children minimum group size: 10 persons free of charge
CJP (cultural youth pass) minimum group size: 10 persons € 7 , 50

Prices subject to change

Information
Collections
  • pottery and ceramics ,
  • craft ,
  • architecture ,
  • glass art ,
  • graphic art ,
  • religious art ,
  • clothing and textiles ,
  • applied arts ,
  • coins and pennies ,
  • government ,
  • doll's houses ,
  • painting (1600-1850) ,
  • painting (from 1850) ,
  • painting (before 1600) ,
  • municipal and regional history ,
  • interiors
General facilities
  • cloakroom (unattended) ,
  • museum shop ,
  • educational service ,
  • safe-deposit box ,
  • guided tours
Conditions
  • taking pictures without flash allowed ,
  • groups by appointment only ,
  • kids only accompagnied by adult
Disabled
  • wheelchair available (upon request) ,
  • wheelchair-accessible toilet
Holland with a group
Interests