National prison museum Gevangenenpoort

📍 Buitenhof 33, Den Haag 🚗 9 min 🚲 19 min

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

The Prison

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

Cells and torture instruments

The impressive collection includes torture instruments, historical documents and justice artefacts. Visitors can even enter the cells and experience a prisoner's atmosphere. Interactive exhibitions and multimedia installations shed light on the complex world of criminal justice.

Check the Gevangenenpoort website for current opening hours and prices.