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.

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).

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.

I loved this place in The Hague! A little static at the start but such a nice breakaway from the…read moretouristy part of the town. Friendly people, great Bitterballen, and wonderful tables - in the park, out front or inside! Clean, nice, large toilets too.

Classic old school Dutch Pub with traditional, classic Dutch pub fare. Pea soup with sausage so…read morethick a straw could stand up. Delicious pub sandwiches. Kind of a bodega meets pub decor with large, scantily clad women paintings on the wall blended with traditional pub signs. Old school style.

Lovely museum with the collection of art historian Dr. Abraham Bredius. The house itself is a…read morebeauty to see and imagine life back in the 18th century of the rich. There are over 200 paintings. Quite refreshing are these are life style paintings of ditch life and Dutch people. It's a nice change from the many religious paintings you see in other places. The audio tour is only in Dutch, but don't let they discourage you from coming to just enjoy the building and the great collection of art. Likely not a top place to visit, being overshadowed by the Mauritshuis directly across the water, but still worth a view if you have time and the msuesumkaart.

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!

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 Binnenhof is the political center of The Hague and the Netherlands at large, housing both the…read moreSenate and the House of Representatives, the office of the Prime Minister, and various other governmental entities. Although not directly tied to international entities such as the UN and the International Court of Justice, places like the Binnenhof confer the same air of solemn, regal authority upon even the most hapless tourist. It *feels* like a seat of power, in a way that many other capitol buildings do not, even back home in the States, because of its antiquity and careful preservation. There history of a nation is saturated in these 800 year old stones, each of which with its own tale to tell. Visitors are allowed to attend sessions of parliament, if they happen to be in session when tourists are wandering through. During our visit, there wasn't much in the way of legislative "action" going on at the time, so the grounds were mostly clear of crowds, political or otherwise, leaving us to wander the grounds freely and take in the gorgeous gothic architecture. Along with the adjacent Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort, the Mauritshuis, and several other intriguing sites encircling the Hofvijver, any student of history will find no lack of things to engage their curiosity in the area.

Note: This review applies only to non-Dutch speakers…read more I visited Binnenhof as part of a day-trip to The Hague. I opted for a guided tour via Prodemos, a third-party tour service, as they are (to my knowledge) the sole entity that can lead visitors into the Dutch First and Second Houses. These sorts of tours are rarely, if ever, truly riveting. If you've visited another national legislature, you know access to various spaces is generally limited and tour commentary can be pretty dry. Binnenhof both proves the rule and the exception--I only got to see two spaces within the complex not open to the anyone simply choosing to stroll through the courtyard (the Senate Chamber and the House of Representatives; the Hall of Knights was closed during my visit). Limited access, however, only knocks one star off of the experience. I'm raising this three stars for non-Dutch speakers because of disparity between pre-recorded, non-Dutch audioguides and the commentary offered by the tour guide. I opted for the English audio guide and quickly found myself quite bored. My tour guide, on the other hand, was exciting and engaging--I could tell from watching the people on my tour. If you speak Dutch, this could easily be a good or even top-notch experience. As for everyone else, I don't think a paid visit to the complex is worth the cost or the boredom--just stroll through.