Rijksmuseum de Gevangenenpoort

📍 Buitenhof 33, The Hague 🚗 9 min 🚲 19 min

Rijksmuseum de Gevangenenpoort remains captivating! In this centuries-old prison, you can discover how prisoners used to live.

The prison

The Gevangenpoort Museum, located in the heart of The Hague, offers an intriguing insight into Dutch legal history. Housed in a former medieval prison, this museum gives visitors a unique opportunity to explore the past of criminal law and detention in the Netherlands. With cells dating back to the 15th century, the Gevangenpoort tells the story of infamous prisoners, trials, and punishments throughout the ages.

Cells and torture devices

The impressive collection includes torture devices, historical documents, and legal artifacts. Visitors can even enter the cells and experience the atmosphere of a prisoner. Interactive exhibitions and multimedia installations shed light on the complex world of criminal law.

Visit the website of the Gevangenpoort for current opening hours and prices.