Municipal Museum - Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

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The Municipal Museum (Dutch: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag) is an art museum, located in The Hague, Netherlands.

The museum, built 1931–1935, was designed by the Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. It is renowned for its large Mondrian collection, the largest in the world. His last work, Victory Boogie-Woogie, is on display here.

GEM (museum for contemporary art) and Fotomuseum Den Haag (The Hague museum for photography) are part of the Gemeentemuseum, though not housed in the same building and with a separate entrance fee.

Modern art
Jürgen Partenheimer, Weltachse V, installation Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, 1999

The museum's collection of modern art includes works by international artists (Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Egon Schiele, Frank Stella and many others) and Dutch artists (Charlotte Dumas, Pyke Koch, Piet Mondriaan, Charley Toorop, Jan Toorop, Hans Wilschut and many others).

Print Room
The museum has a collection of 19th and 20th century prints, posters and drawings, containing around 50,000 items. It comprises works by Dutch artists such as Co Westerik and Jan Toorop, as well as works by Rodolphe Bresdin, Ingres, Paul Klee, Toulouse Lautrec, Odilon Redon and others. A selection is on view in the print room.

Fashion
The collection of fashion items, accessories, jewellery, drawings and prints includes historical items as well as modern ones by designers such as Gabrielle Chanel, Frank Govers and Yoshiki Hishinuma. For reasons of conservation items are only shown at temporary exhibitions.

Music
The music collection includes a large collection of musical instruments and a music library, with an emphasis on European music.

https://www.gemeentemuseum.nl
 

Top 5 Business Hotels in The Hague

• Hilton The Hague
• Hotel Des Indes
• Novotel Suites
• Carlton Ambassador
• t Goude Hooft

Hilton The Hague

Located in the historic city centre and embassy quarter of The Hague, next to Panorama Mesdag and 450 m from Noordeinde Palace, the luxurious 5-star Hilton The Hague offers free WiFi access in public areas and complimentary access to the 24-hour gym. Other sights such as Mauritshuis, Vredespaleis and high-end shopping at the end of the Lange Voorhout are within 1 km.

Set in the former head office of Dutch Post, the hotel features spacious guest rooms and suites. Each contemporary decorated room has a work space, flat-screen TV with a variety of pay-per-view channels. The bathroom is fitted with a separate bath and shower and free toiletries are provided.

Some rooms have access to the executive lounge which features private check in/out, WiFi access and a terrace.

At the hotel's Bar SPARK guests can enjoy a Dutch beer or a signature cocktail, while Restaurant Pearl serves French cuisine with a local touch. Meet with friends in the lobby or enjoy the grill or international finger food and bites at SPARK's terrace at the waterside.

Other facilities at Hilton The Hague are e.g. bike rental.

The Hague Central Station is located at a distance of 2 km and offers connections to Rotterdam, The Hague Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and the city centre of Amsterdam. The tram that departs from Mauritskade, at 270 m from the hotel, takes you to the beach of Scheveningen.

The Hague City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, food and shopping.

Stay in the real heart of the city - this is our guests' favourite part of The Hague, according to independent reviews.

Hilton The Hague

Hotel Des Indes

Hotel Des Indes The Hague - a Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Des Indes is a luxurious 5-star hotel on the Lange Voorhout in the city centre of The Hague. There is an exclusive Health Club with a swimming pool.

The hotel rooms are elegant in style and have a seating area and a satellite TV. The large beds with soft white duvets offer a comfortable setting for your night's rest.

Hotel Des Indes was designed by the famous architect Jacques Garcia. There is also a lounge, restaurant and meeting facilities.

The Hague City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, food and shopping.

Hotel Des Indes The Hague

Novotel Suites

Novotel Suites Den Haag City is located 900 m from the main train station Den Haag Centraal. It offers spacious suites with free WiFi access.

Each suite comes with air conditioning and a private, modern bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. It also features cable TV, a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests also have 24/7 access to the fitness centre, where complimentary massages are offered every Wednesday evening.

Gastronomic snacks are available at Suite Novotel, and there is also an internet corner, as well as a bar.

The hotel is 3 km from Madurodam and 500 m from Binnenhof. Schiphol Airport is 48 km away.

The Hague City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, food and shopping.

Stay in the real heart of the city - this is our guests' favourite part of The Hague, according to independent reviews.

Novotel Suites Den Haag City

Carlton Ambassador

Carlton Ambassador Hotel offers luxurious rooms in the historic centre of The Hague, only 140 m from Panorama Mesdag. It benefits from a lounge with a fireplace and paintings by Henricus.

Each of the air-conditioned rooms at Carlton Ambassador Hotel features a flat-screen TV, work desk and a minibar. They also come with tea and coffee making facilities and bathroom with a robe and slippers.

The Bar Bistro Rubens serves light meals and lunch dishes in a casual setting. The elegant Henricus Restaurant & Lounge serves international bistro-style cuisine and includes French doors which open onto the garden terrace.

The Mauritskade tram stop is 350 m away and offers a direct service to Scheveningen and the beach in less than 15 minutes. The Peace Palace is a 5-minute walk away.

The Hague City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, food and shopping.

Carlton Ambassador Hotel

t Goude Hooft

Hotel 't Goude Hooft is located in The Hague and offers suites with free WiFi access. The Hague Central Station is 1.5 km away.

Each suite will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. There is a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a spa bath, and a shower. You can enjoy city view from the room.

At 't Goude Hooft you will find a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage.

The hotel is 2.7 km from Madurodam and 500 m from Binnenhof. Schiphol Airport is 45.9 km away.

The Hague City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in culture, food and shopping.

Hotel 't Goude Hooft