Artist Encounters: Generasi 3.0
Dive into the stories behind Generasi 3.0 – The stories we carry during a series of short encounters with the artists. Let yourself be carried away by personal histories, family albums, migration stories and the ghosts of colonial memory. During Museumnight, the makers share their work, questions and doubts in conversation—surrounded by their own pieces.
Climb The Hague Tower (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
* ! This is the only program that requires a reservation, and tickets are sold out. Ticket holders were notified by email on October 1. Still want to stop by the Haagse Toren? Live music is playing in the hall below, and everyone is welcome. Together with a guide you walk the (in total) 288 […]
Explore the interactive works of newly graduated KABK students at the museum.
Discover which chair suits you, draw what’s on your mind, listen to and feel the stones, or simply relax in an unusually inspiring environment. Along the KABK route through the museum, you will encounter various artworks that share a special message with you, inviting reflection and a deeper connection to the experience. The artists are […]
Exponential View – Walk to a unique artwork
With Exponential View, artist Geert Mul created a tribute in 2013 to the expansion of worldviews through the 17th-century development of the microscope and telescope, thereby enhancing understanding of the microcosm and macrocosm. You explore the work with the help of a museum guide, taking the route from Hofwijck to the Notary House, the other […]
Flash Tours at the Mauritshuis
Join one of our guides and travel through the highlights of the collection. * Times: departs every 15 minutes from 19:15 to 00:30
Flashlight tour
Discover the magic of the night on our flashlight tour! Stroll around the museum building and spot special details by architect Berlage, like ponds, wall displays, and tall chimneys. In the garden, discover fascinating art objects and secret corners normally hidden from view. With only a flashlight in hand, experience the museum in a whole […]
Guided tour
With our guide you will come one step closer to the history of the famous Dutch Masters who lived and worked here.
Guided Tour: From Synagogue to Mosque
Discover the remarkable history of this monumental building from 1843–1844, designed by A. Roodenburg in neoclassical style. Originally built as a synagogue, with an impressive façade featuring Tuscan columns, it was transformed into a mosque in 1979 and later expanded with two minarets. During the guided tour, you will learn about the arrival of the […]
Have a speed date with a 17th-century artist. Do you dare?
Are you looking for an unexpected encounter? Come to the Atrium tonight and speed date with the famous 17th-century painter Jan van Goyen or his hardworking maid, Hermien Saftleven. Jan created the iconic painting ‘Gezicht op Den Haag’ – a masterpiece from the Hague Historical Museum, now on display in the Atrium. During this evening, […]
Hidden Places Tour
The KB is opening its doors again this year for exclusive tours! Join the tour guides as they take you into the warehouse for a unique look behind the scenes. Sneak through Dutch-language heritage in the dark and be surprised by the hidden stories. Come face to face with some remarkable pieces from the KB’s […]
Look at planets and stars through telescopes
Under the guidance of a team of experienced amateur astronomers, you will have the unique opportunity at Hofwijck to look at the universe through professional telescopes, just as Christiaan Huygens did 400 years ago.
Measure and experience the unique distances of our solar system
At Hofwijck, you can experience the distances of our solar system through a unique planet path. With the guidance of a museum staff member, you will discover – to scale – the enormous distances from the sun, through Mars and Venus to Pluto. And back!