Founded in 1866, Kunstmuseum Den Haag houses a large collection of modern art along with collections dedicated to pottery and glass, prints, fashion, and music. Here you'll find extensive works by the likes of Picasso and Degas, the world's largest collection of Piet Mondrian art, and musical instruments from around the world.
Secreted away in a quiet Den Haag side street, Panorama Mesdag is the largest painting in the Netherlands, at more than 45 feet by 400 feet (14 meters by 120 meters). The sea, sand dunes, buildings, churches, lighthouses, and fishing boats of 19th-century Scheveningen are all represented in minute, accurate detail.
This museum holds the private car collection of the Louwmans, a Dutch family with strong ties to the automobile industry. View more than 230 vehicles—including rare antiques and groundbreaking designs—such as an 1886 three-wheeler widely regarded as the first modern automobile; and a 2004 Toyota Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid car.
SEA LIFE® Scheveningen is an indoor/outdoor aquarium with a wide variety of underwater creatures, from fish, sharks, and sea turtles to otters and penguins. Here, visitors of all ages can learn about life under the sea, watch feedings, or even interact with sea life through a variety of educational experiences.
Dating back to the 17th century, Delft Pottery de Delftse Pauw is a factory and showroom dedicated to creating and selling Delft's internationally celebrated blue-and-white pottery. Come here to learn about the history of the iconic products and see how they are produced through free educational tours; it’s also a great place to pick up some Delftware of your own.
Set along the popular Scheveningen beach, Sculptures by the Sea (Museum Beelden aan Zee) offers a surprising pop of culture in The Hague’s seaside resort area. This museum and sculpture garden are home to a collection of works by Dutch and international artists displayed in and around a 19th-century royal pavilion along the water.
Museumgoers of varying ages and interests will find something of intrigue at the popular The Hague Museum of Photography (Fotomuseum Den Haag), which presents around four to six diverse exhibits every year. Conveniently located next door to the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, it’s an essential stop for travelers seeking a comprehensive artistic experience in The Hague.
Den Haag’s hypermodern science museum, one of the Dutch city’s top family-friendly attractions, succeeds at its mission of being both educational and fun. A very hands-on affair, Museon has plenty of buttons to press, smells to sniff, and movies to watch in the permanent exhibition, which deals with the development of life on Earth.
Designed by US architect Richard Meier, The Hague City Hall (Stadhuis) is one of the city’s most striking buildings and a must-see for fans of contemporary architecture. Finished in the mid-1990s, the city hall stands out from The Hague’s historic cityscape, its white and glass exterior earning it the nickname the “Ice Palace.”
