A well laid out museum with a large collection of masterpieces from artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer…read moreand Ruebens. The famous Girl with the Pearl Earring is captivating but there are many others worth viewing. Check out the lower level and its presentation about how the museum dealt with occupation during WWII.

I'm not typically an art fan but as it houses some very famous paintings I decided it was a must…read moresee! It's well laid out and easy to move around even when it's busy. I recommend going when they open to avoid any crowds around the girl with the pearl earring. It was amazing to see The Bull in person. I never realised the scale of the paining but it's fast and incredible to see in person. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and a fun gift shop if you're into trinkets and educational books. Well worth a visit, even if you're not a museum/art person.

Loved this museum. It's a small museum but very interesting. It captures storytelling of Escher's…read morelife 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.

Fantastic museum for any one who appreciates interesting art or is an Escher lover. The museum has…read morea 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.

We went to see the excellent Escher exhibit. Lots of works and lots of explanatory material. Museum…read morefatigue sent it after about an hour. Many other exhibits that we did not see. I would say that you could easily visit here 4 times a year. Will you be in town that long? The building itself is a work of 1935 art. €32 for two

This year marks a century (1917-2017) of the Dutch art movement De Stijl. Since my wife is a fan…read moreof Mondrian, we crossed the pond to pay homage and Gemeentemuseum was one of our must-stops during this trip. The facility didn't strike me as stupendous but I quite liked its simplicity. It was once a German warehouse during WWII. The reflecting ponds on both sides of the entry way provide a serene setting. There are free lockers and a coat-check service. The gift shop and the cafe can be found on the ground level. If you are into modern art, this is the right place. The gallery houses great pieces from famous Dutch and international artists such as Mondrian, van Doesburg, Picasso and Monet. Some contemporary creations are also on display. Apart from the major artworks in neo-plasticism and such, on this well-timed visit, they had also curated an immense collection from Givenchy titled "To Audrey with Love." Even though I am completely out of my element when it comes to haute couture, I have heard of the celebrated fashion designer and have seen many of Audrey Hepburn's films. These dresses were beautifully handcrafted and reminded me of the movie scenes. Frequent ooh's and aah's from museum guests filled the halls. This was a rather pleasant visit and we were glad to have caught the temporary exhibition. Time just slipped away before we realized we had spent the afternoon in here.

Right on the ocean is this museum with large pieces of art. It's filled out into the public space…read moreon the ocean front as well. Very large exhibit before you even get in. This is a fantastic museum for large installations. And right on the beach makes it a great way to spend a few hours. Walk here, parking is super expensive.

Sculptures by the Sea was OK. We went in to the main part of the museum and were done in about 30…read moreminutes. They explained that there were more sculptures outside but we couldn't find them. We gave up and left to eat at one of the sea side restaurants. The actual sculptures that we did see were pretty cool, but nothing that really warrants a come back.

Super interesting - great tour guide they switched to English for us - but I don't think that's…read moretypical Lots of spots to view including torture chambers and cells based on your class in society - great stuff!

From the owner: De Gevangenpoort toont het verhaal van misdaad en straf door de eeuwen heen. Net als de Tower in…read moreLondon en de Conciergerie in Parijs in een eeuwenoude gevangenis zelf. Dat maakt het museum zo bijzonder. U stapt in de voetsporen van gevangenen. Geschiedenis: Het jaar 1280. De poort aan het Buitenhof vormde de hoofdpoort tot het slot van de Graven van Holland, nu het Binnenhof. In 1428 werd deze Voorpoort van den Hove ook een gevangenis. Wanbetalers werden er opgesloten en verdachte misdadigers wachtten er op hun proces. Een eeuw later bouwde men aan de poort het deel met de gajolen (de cellen) en het gerechtsgebouw. Verdachten werden in de donkere en koude gajolen opgesloten in afwachting van ondervraging en berechting. Dat kon soms maanden duren, maar gevangen- houding was tot de 17e eeuw geen strafmaat op zich. Het ging om geldboetes, verbanning, schand-, lijf- of doodstraffen. Bekende vaderlanders als Cornelis de Witt en Dirk Volckertszoon Coornhert hebben in de Gevangenpoort vastgezeten. Ze verbleven in een eigen, luxe cel: de Ridderkamer. Vierhonderd jaar lang was het een gevangenis. In 1828 kwam de Gevangenpoort leeg te staan. Het heeft twee nominaties voor sloop overleefd, één in 1853 dankzij minister Thorbecke en één in 1873 dankzij de aartsvader van de nationale monumentenzorg Victor de Stuers. Sinds 1882 is de Gevangenpoort een museum.

The Panorama Mesdag is a must see if you are planning a day trip to The Hague or are interested in…read morechecking out the art scene in The Netherlands. The Mesdag Collection is small and the Panorama Mesdag itself is one room. This is not a museum you will spend a lot of time in. Give yourself two hours and you will have plenty of time and the rest of the day to explore other attractions of The Hague. The Mesdag Collection is a few rooms. It is a well manicured variety of paintings in a brightly lit building. The feeling is calm and almost like you are walking through a house. The paintings are of landscape, fisherman villages, and food. It's a nice illustration of a period of time (1800's). There are also sculptures. The main attraction of course is the Panorama Mesdag, a 360 degree wraparound painting. This was a different type of panorama than I was used to. Imagine stepping into a painting and having all of your senses played with. You will hear the sounds of waves, seagulls, and boats in the background. If you gaze into the painting you will be staring into a world that looks so real. On top of that there is sand, Adirondack chairs, rope, basically a lot of props perfectly positioned to give the illusion of space. It's pretty awesome and such a feat. The painting is 14 meters high and 120 meters in circumference. That's pretty much 46 feet high and a 394 foot circle (for those that don't deal with meters). The Panorama Mesdag is the biggest painting in Holland. It is a must see. ***** Het Panorama Mesdag is een must see als je van plan bent een dagje naar Den Haag of geïnteresseerd bent in het controleren van de kunstscene in Nederland. De Mesdag Collectie is klein en het Panorama Mesdag zelf is een ruimte. Dit is niet een museum zul je veel tijd doorbrengen inch Geef jezelf twee uur en je zult genoeg tijd en de rest van de dag naar andere bezienswaardigheden van Den Haag te verkennen. De Mesdag Collectie is een paar kamers. Het is een goed verzorgde diverse schilderijen in een helder verlichte gebouw. Het gevoel is kalm en bijna alsof je wandelen door een huis. De schilderijen zijn van landschap, vissersdorpjes, en voedsel. Het is een mooie illustratie van een periode van tijd (1800). Er zijn ook sculpturen. De belangrijkste attractie is natuurlijk het Panorama Mesdag, een 360 graden wraparound schilderij. Dit was een ander soort panorama dan ik gewend was. Stel je voor het stappen in een schilderij en met al uw zintuigen gespeeld met. U zult het geluid van de golven, meeuwen en boten op de achtergrond te horen. Als je blik in de schilderkunst wordt u staren in een wereld die lijkt zo echt. Op de top van dat er zand, Adirondack stoelen, touw, in feite een veel rekwisieten perfect gepositioneerd om de illusie van ruimte te geven. Het is vrij geweldig en dergelijke prestatie. Het schilderij is 14 meter hoog en 120 meter in omtrek. Dat is zo ongeveer 46 meter hoog en een 394 voet cirkel (voor degenen die niet omgaan met meter). Het Panorama Mesdag is het grootste schilderij van Nederland. Het is een must see.

On a pleasant November Sunday in the Hague,I spent two and half hours sedulously studying Hendrick…read moreMesdag's iconic painting,"Scheviningen,1888",as well as other delightful seascapes and harbor scenes by this masterful 19th Century Dutch Painter.I also liked the temporary Suze Robertson Exhibit(ends in early March,2023)I especially liked Suze Robertson's "White Houses"and "Church in Ratwyck".I also relished this art museum's fine curatorial work and its plethora of information in English,as well as Dutch.

Visiting the Netherlands was the highlight of my European vacation last year. I enjoyed the food,…read morethe Dutch people, and all the fun museums and landmarks I visited. Especially this large one with several floors full of historic art and other items. There was so much to see and several parts of the museum are interactive. The area has a very interesting history and it was fun to tour the museum and learn more about it.

The one place to visit if you want to know more about Den Haag- valid for both foreigners and Dutch…read morewho moved to the city. Exceptionally thoughtful collection on 4 floors, plus multimedia. The exhibition is just big enough to not get you bored, guides you smoothly through the history of the city, combining paintings,photos, videos and objects from the different periods. There's also a large multimedia screen, showing in short and prompt matter how the city grew in the centuries. Excellent for all ages!

Wow, wow is only word to describe this place. I've been to auto museums around the globe and this…read moreis the best one. The collection is extensive, to see and read everything would take days. Most of the cars aren't fully restored, but that is a good thing and makes this place unique. I took an Uber here from downtown Den Haag, and it was worth it. Cannot recommend this place enough.

I visited the Louwman as part of a day-trip to The Hague. If you're a classic car lover (inception…read moreof the motorcar through ~1970s, with some notable modern-day exceptions), this place is definitely worth checking out! The museum is quite expansive--my visit took more than two hours, but it would have easily stretched beyond three had I not been strapped for time, as the collection includes hundreds of vehicles (some of them quite notable) across companies and regions! My only disappointment was the general absence of many modern-day cars (don't expect to find Ferrari's Big Five or the Holy Trinity, for example).