Loved this museum. It's a small museum but very interesting. It captures storytelling of Escher's life and how it is portrayed in his art. Loved how the rooms are laid out for this purpose as well. Good labeling on the pieces and useful to have the free audio tour accessible via phone. read more

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Fantastic museum for any one who appreciates interesting art or is an Escher lover. The museum has a QR code that you can scan which provides a free overview of the most popular prints. You can read or listen to the guide. This was very helpful in getting the background story on the art and covers the top 12. There are 2 floors of prints from Escher and artists who were inspired by him. No parking. read more

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I'll start by saying that Escher's art is not to my taste but I can appreciate the detail in the works. The museum was a little crowded when I entered and no one told me to put my stuff in a locker until I was nearly finished. So I had to go all the way to the bottom floor, then back up, just to look at the last couple of art works, then back down to get my stuff. They should tell everyone this as they enter. If illusions are your thing you should enjoy this more than I did. read more

The MC Escher museum was very interesting and admission is currently 11 Euros. You'll get to see various famous artwork by MC Escher, such as the Drawing Hands, Sky & Water, Eye, and etc. They had the Andy Warhol exhibit during our visit and the museum showcased some portraits by Andy Warhol. We were here for 1.5 hours and took our time exploring the museum. The museum has a locker room where you can lock up your backpack and jackets. BTW, don't forget to look up and around the museum. There were many beautiful chandlers hanging from the ceiling. read more

Escher in het Paleis - 4/22/2022 - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

One the main reasons I wanted to visit Den Haag. Highlights: + If your a fan of M.C. Escher, there are over 120 prints of his work, including Metamorphosis III. Though, one thing to note is you maybe seeing a replic because it is hard to imagine that two originals can exist and be on display at the museum and as a part of the traveling exhibit. ( i.e. I went in June, yet there is currently an Escher exhibit occurring in Houston at the same time) + Price is fair at 11€, though I found a 1€ coupon off at a hotel business center where they advertise tourist attractions. +The building was once Queen Emma's winter palace, so the building architecture is interesting. Just make sure to also look up and admire the chandeliers. + There is a small gift shop on the main level. Tips: - In the lower level, there are lockers that can be used for larger bags, as well as the bathrooms and a small cafe - Due to Covid restrictions at the time of visit (June 2022), there one way flow through the museum. - For those with mobility issues, there was a small lift. The main staircase had pretty regular width steps; however, the stair to go down were a bit more narrow, so if anyone in your party has issues with stairs, I would keep this in mind. - There is a nice shaded area with benches to relax on in front of the museum, especially when trying to keep cool on a hot day read more

This museum was my main reason for wanting to visit the Hague. I am a fan of Escher's work, yet I only knew a few of his pieces before visiting. The museum is housed in the former winter palace of Queen Emma, the current King of the Netherlands' great grandmother. Mixed in with displays of Escher's works are small informational tidbits about the palace, and two rooms dedicated to the royal family and a few of their belongings. It seems like an odd mash up, and it is, but it also works, because the 2 royal rooms are towards the end of the formal tour and at the beginning of the interactive bits. You can start anywhere you want, but we started on the first floor and worked our way up. The exhibit starts with Escher's earliest works and explains what his life was like and how he came into doing the types of art that he's known for. The second floor is full of pieces from when he finally found his groove...the wacky perspective pieces, transitional pieces, etc. The third floor is where all the interactive exhibits are: a room where the perspective makes you look either like a giant or an elf, "the" mirrored ball, you inside a box that isn't really there, a painting that, from one direction looks 3D, but if you look at it straight on, is 1 dimensional. After all this fun, you head back down to the first floor to the gift shop. There is a small cafe and bathrooms in the basement, but I can't speak to either of those. The gift shop is small, but full of interesting stuff from postcards and shirts to books and puzzles. You can buy magnets and small prints of the artwork you just saw, as well, and prices were not out of line. When you get worn out from seeing all the governmental and political sites in the Hague, visit here! It's beautiful, quiet, and a nice break from the city. 37/2019 read more

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Fabulous mind of architecture. Truly thankful for the different minds so our minds can be expanded and inspired. My guess is the producer of Squid Games was inspired by Escher. Do not miss this museum. read more

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This is a neat art museum. Great collection. Some fun activities for kids. Good interpretive content. Admission is reasonable. Coat and bag check is mandatory and a disaster, so leave bag and coat at home if possible. A place worth checking out. read more

I have been a fan of Escher's work since my freshman year of high school. I love the patterns within patterns that is his style. When I made plans to go to the Netherlands, this was an absolute must for me. The museum is housed in the former place of Queen Emma. The beauty of the palace combined with Escher's work created a very unique and joyful experience for me. read more

Escher in het Paleis - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

This is a must for Escher fans, and it's best to not go alone since the third floor interactive experiences (photo prints cost extra) are more impactful with another person for perspective. A room geared for kids as an audience is set up on the first floor. The gift shop by the entrance was full of neat souvenirs: magnets, puzzles, paperweights, etc. Lighting wasn't the best, but the progression of M.C. Escher's work is fascinating to behold. It should take you less than hour to experience the entirety of this small museum. read more

Escher in het Paleis - Day and Night. - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

If you're in den Haag, this is a must-see! Heck if you're in the Netherlands, you should still take the Intercity train and come see this! It's only about 45 min ride from Amsterdam costing you about €15 for the fare. I've known Escher since I was a kid. His works about perspectives, space, infinity have always fascinated me. How can these stairs appear to be never ending? How can water flow uphill?? I love science, and Escher is an artist who loves it too and has the talent and patience to create and make art, even better, he actually studied the hard subject of crystallography which had direct influence on his works! Not only his works were amazing to look at, the museum was once a royal palace with embellished walls and ceilings with crazy chandeliers. And better yet, the entrance fee was 9,50 € only and accepts one of the silver passes of the Holland Pass. We easily spent 2 hours here. My boyfriend who never heard of MC Escher before enjoyed his visit so much, being mesmerized by each and every of Escher's work. MC Escher is awesome and we're lucky to have been to this museum! read more

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Escher's art and even some of the interior architecture (spiral staircase) inside this museum lends itself to optical illusion. It's only €10 but well worth the money. Some of Escher's art work has shapes, animals, even play with perspective. Looking at his work will definitely play with your mind but in a good way it's a nice break from the classical artwork you see in the other museums here. read more

Escher in het Paleis - This only really looked like moving waves from far away. One of my favorites at the museum. - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

Such a fascinating artist who's drawings are known worldwide but few people know he is from The Netherlands. Once you learn more about this artist you are drawn more and more into the labyrinth of his art. Also the building where Escher's art is housed magnificent and palatial! read more

Very cool, interactive 3-floor museum dedicated the Dutch master of optical illusion, Escher. Separated by sections based on technique used (wood carving, mirror illusion, tesselations). Interactive exhibits make this a good place for older kids (maybe 10+). Try taking a silly picture in the distorted room on the 3rd floor. Effect is interesting to see and you are not forced to purchase. Bottom Line: Must see if visiting The Hague. Allocate at least a few hours to get the full experience. read more

Escher in het Paleis - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

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The Escher Museum in The Hague was quite an incredible experience. It was as interesting as it was immersive and interactive, and it taught quite a bit of who Escher was, how his style developed over time, and the techniques he implemented in mastering his craft. Some of the rooms were confusing, as the exhibit serves to showcase both Escher as an artist as well as what the palace (where the exhibit is located in) used to be and what it was used for, but unless you are a huge history buff for royalty living in The Hague, the Escher stuff is why you'd want to visit. If you're visiting Amsterdam, this museum is worth the trip out to The Hague alone. I also loved the gift shop, and will definitely be returning. read more

This museum was fun! We spent more time than we thought we would. The museum does require you drop your stuff off, and the lockers down in the basement require a 1E deposit. You get it back after you take your stuff out, but you'll need a Euro coin if you want to bring anything in. This is a lovely area of the Hague and we enjoyed wandering the long promenade. It ended up being our favorite place in Netherlands. read more

I'm a huge Escher fan and was pleasantly surprise to find this museum when looking for things to do at the Hague. Note: go early or late as it opens or closes... school groups like going here too and the noise level goes up. This museum was in what used to be a royal residence so had information about both Esher and the royals who lived there. The museum itself was quite taking... be sure to take notice not only of the paintings, but of the chandeliers in each room. I looked up to happily find a skull and crossbones one upon which I started looking up in every room. When I think Esher, the paintings I think of are here... from his tessellations to "Reptiles" to "Waterfall." There were also some I was not familiar with but are now new favorites. The top floor has activities for younger visitors (or just younger on the inside) including a room playing with perspective and other stations exploring optical illusions. Also, the gift shop ladies were nice and spoke decent english. I tried to get a 3D print and they were helpful in trying to make sure I got what I wanted when they were sold out of my first choice (got my second). read more

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So I arrived here unexpectedly one day. Visiting family in Den Haag it was suggested we take a bike ride. If you have been to Holland you know that bikes are the way to get around there. Having said that, it takes some skill to ride bikes there too, there are rules and special paths, and motor scooters to deal with. While I have a bike I use for tris, these are a different type of bike, friendly for city use, whole other ballgame. As we biked around, this museum was pointed out to me. As a lifelong admirer of Escher, I indicated Id love to see it. Never mind the chance to get off the bike for a little while. So we parked, and locked, the bikes right out front of the museum, and in we went. They don't take the Dutch Museumcard, and it is not a cheap entry, but worth it once inside. You cannot carry anything with you there, so be prepared to put your things into a small locker in the basement, near the cafe. Those lockers are locked and safe, no worries, but be prepared, and if possible arrive carrying nothing. Then go back up the stairs to see the collection. Some of the works are interactive, which is fun for both children and adults alike. They provide alot of history here, and alot of context for Escher's work, which is really nice. This is a smaller museum, and I'd go early if possible as it gets crowded I imagine, and the traffic flow is not easy inside. But the collection is well worth it. Escher was a talented man with an imagination that defied logic, he was able to depict perspectives in ways he could not possibly have ever seen. I will be back to this museum when in the Haague again, it is worth it. (There is some space devoted to the Royal family as well, the museum doubles with works and history on that front too.) Also near here is the house Spinoza lived in while in the Haague, as well as a statue and some other interesting things related to him. Its also near the govt buildings. Its a nice area. read more

This was one of my favorite museums that I visited in the Netherlands. As you can tell by the name, the museum was once a palace. The museum spans two floors. The museum walks you through Escher's life and how he cultivated his artistic style. There are some interactive pieces in the museum where you can take a video and picture of yourself. The picture which is an optical illusion was 5 euro for a hard and digital copy. Really fun pieces of art that play tricks on your mind. The only thing I was disappointed in was that because of sunlight from the windows, it was hard to take a head-on picture of his work because of the glare. I think it would have been better if they put some curtains to dampen the sunlight glare. This museum is located in Hague which is an 45 min train from Amsterdam. A good half-day or full-day trip. There are other great museums nearby and the area is beautiful and picturesque. read more

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Great art and definitely an amazing collection of Escher! However, staff was incredibly rude! We arrived at 4:15 pm and were told 5-6 times throughout the visit that they were closing. The front desk attendant was very snobby and condescending. At 4:50 pm we were basically told we had 5 minutes upstairs and at 4:57 pm we were told we had to leave and our viewing of the remaining pieces in the room was blocked! I was a bit shocked as this has never happened to me at a museum before. I have only had great experiences with the Dutch people thus far and found them to be very polite, incredibly helpful and kind. The staff and attitude at this museum needs a change!!! They are ruining the experience and should feel lucky and grateful they have a job that educates people on such a genius artist, like Escher. read more

One of my favorite museums in the Netherlands. Not only will you see Escher's most famous works, but you will learn more about their context. There were explanations of woodcuts and lithography; the artist's time in Italy; his family life; and how tessellation works. Really comprehensive and intelligently designed. His Italian scenes in particular are echoed in his later work. One treat is a huge, circular display of Escher's "Metamorphosis," which allows you to walk all the way around and take in the ever-changing sense of infinity. The top floor hosts a number of interactive elements, some of which will engage kids. One allows you to pose with others in a room whose optical illusion changes your relative size. Another asks you to copy an "impossible" shape; my husband got hooked and succeeded only after much effort! A spacey video presentation seemed a little amateurish, as if it were designed by potheads, but kids might like it. (Or potheads.) The building was once a royal winter palace. There are constant reminders of this, but to be honest, I can't imagine that anyone comes here for info about the royal family. The huge, almost cartoonish, crystal chandeliers were designed by the Rotterdam artist Hans van Bentam. They are the perfect counterpoint to Escher's work: thought-provoking, unexpected, and beautiful. read more

This was a true surprise and delight. The museum in housed in a former royal reception house, so the first thing I will note is how nicely they integrated notes about the building and each room without disrupting the Escher exhibits. That was an extra nice touch. As for the Escher exhibits themselves - how fantastic! Each room is dedicated to one or two themes from his work, setting even an art history novice up for comparing pieces. I also appreciated that they often has his work sketches next to the final product so you could see how the piece evolved during the creative process. There were interesting notes about his personal life sprinkled throughout and a really great film in one room. If you are fascinated by Escher like I am, stay and watch the film! The best surprise was in the top floor, where they have interactive exhibits to learn about some of the perspective tricks Escher used, as well as a few pieces by contemporary artists inspired by Escher. You can even take a pic with your friends in an Ames room (which will make one of you look like a giant towering over the other). Two things were a little strange: There were these really elaborate chandeliers in strange forms (dolphin, skull and crossbones, etc.), but no explanation anywhere on what the heck they were. If you have a backpack or large tote bag, you will be asked to put them in a locker downstairs. The locker room is down a narrow hallway filled with coat racks - it was an Olympic event trying to get in and out of there. Also, you will need a 1 Euro coin to lock it (you get it back afterward). read more

Get there early because it's a very popular museum, and deservedly so. It has all of the great works of an artist you know well, and it's well designed and pretty interactive. Just as a side note, I have noticed that there's a critical mass moment when a group of tourists stops being reasonable or polite, and that phenomenon definitely happens here. read more

I wouldn't say this is a must visit, but it is housed in a nice building and has decent exhibits. The first two floors showcase Escher's work and its progression as well as some family photos. The third floor is filled with a bunch of interactive Escher related exhibits. I enjoyed this museum but was disappointed that it was not covered by Museumkaart. read more

A little gem in the Hague. Coolest art museum in the area IMHO especially if you like Escher. Not a big museum but the top floor is interactive. Would be nice if they just let you take photos up there instead of charge you extra though. Thought that was kind of lame especially since this museum doesn't take the museum card. Otherwise would have earned 5 stars. You can get discount cards/coupons at many hotels - look for the little card stands where all the touristy attractions are. Gives you a few euros off admission. read more

Escher originals, chandeliers in the shapes of sharks and skulls, interactive optical illusions, all under the roof of our King grandmother's palace. I'd say a graphic feast, and a brilliant mix! read more

Escher in het Paleis - A unique chandelier by dutch artist Hans van Bentum - Museums Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

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Great artist and fantastc house! We went with the kids and the exebition actuaaly entertained them as well. Fantastic set up showing the development over the years. Also giving background and inspiration. The house itself has also a great history and is great to see. Info in both english and dutch. Small cafe in basement but we didnt try it. Great gift shop, kids got pussles and mum got a fantastic vase. read more

Loved this museum! Surely, a visit to the coffee shop helped enhance the experience, but I really gained a new appreciation for Eschers work. The exhibits are laid out beautifully, in spite of the unrelated royal palatial decor. You walk through a nice progression of his career and thinking, so the evolution of his thought is incredibly easy to grok. After your concept of perception is completely distorted, the top floor has a bunch of interactive illusions that are a lot of fun. As others have said, one of the best pieces is the circular display of Metamorphose II on the second floor. You can get a 4 meter poster of it in the gift shop, too! Only thing I don't like is that the museum itself is completely unrelated to Escher's work. The gaudy interior and chandeliers are kind of annoying when you're seeing such beautiful exhibits. Even so, I'm not going to score the museum based on the building they were stuck in. Overall, someplace I'd recommend to anyone heading to Den Haag! read more

I knew nothing of Escher before my museum experience. I basically begged my husband to go with me since it was so close to our hotel. What a fascinating artist and art experience. We were enthralled and stayed much longer than I anticipated. It was fantastic to have an entire museum dedicated to this one artist and immerse ourselves in the experience. I highly recommend. Do bring a euro to store your purse. The museum also closes early. 4:30, I believe? read more

An interesting museum/art gallery in the centre of the Hague. Features the work of Artist Escher as well as a collection about the Dutch Royal Family. The hands on room upstairs is especially good for children and families and there is a nice cafe and gift shop. read more

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Fantastic day out at the Escher museum in The Hague. Encompassing multiple styles and the evolution of his work. Great stuff on the impossible drawings. Exploring work from the frog and birds eye view. Some things will do your eyes in :-) read more

We really enjoyed our visit to the Escher museum and we plan to return when family comes to visit. We thought that Escher's work was fascinating and that all ages (art lovers and non- art lovers, alike) would enjoy a visit here. read more

Truly a fabulous museum. The building is the old royal palace, which is amazing enough, but the Escher exhibit is truly fabulous. Its not a huge museum, so you can see it easily in a hour or two. We very much enjoyed our visit. Definitely check out the special effect exhibits on the top floor. read more

A wonderful museum with wonderful art. Beautifully laid out. You have space to move around and enjoy it. A must see during your day trip in Den Haag. read more

I feel a need to adjust the rating for this museum in The Hague. It's very cool, but not five stars. It's too small and too much of the same for a five star rating. For five stars in The Hague, go to the Gemeentemuseum or to the Mauritshuis. For five stars in the rest of the Netherlands go to Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) or Kröller-Müller Museum (Otterlo). read more

One of my favourite museums in The Hague (the Mauritshuis is also wonderful). The building itself is interesting enough on its own, so much so that sometimes you find yourself staring at the light fittings before even looking at the art! The collection is fascinating, so interesting to see how Escher's style evolved over time. The top floor is dedicated to special effects that you can place yourself into, which would be interesting for older children too. read more