Sight guide · The Hague · Netherlands
Visiting Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Housed in a 1935 building by H.P.
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Quick answer
Kunstmuseum Den Haag is a museum in Statenkwartier, The Hague. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Statenkwartier
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, architecture and rainy day
- Best months
- November–January
About Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Housed in a 1935 building by H.P. Berlage, the Kunstmuseum has the world's largest Mondrian collection, including his last work, Victory Boogie Woogie, plus Delftware, fashion, period rooms and modern art.
Tip: Don't miss the Mondrian galleries, which show his evolution from landscapes to grids.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Statenkwartier, grand townhouses and museums between the city and the dunes.
Best time to visit Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Kunstmuseum Den Haag is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- November: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 7°C (45°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- January: 6°C (43°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit The Hague has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day The Hague itinerary visits Kunstmuseum Den Haag on day 2, together with Madurodam and Westbroekpark rose garden.
- No. 3 of the 17 sights in our The Hague things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in The Hague.
Near Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Also in Statenkwartier, so you can walk between them:
- Madurodam — 2–3 hours, expensive
- Westbroekpark rose garden — 1 hour, free
If you like Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- Mauritshuis — Centrum and the Hofvijver, 2 hours
- Escher in Het Paleis — Hofkwartier and Noordeinde, 1.5 hours
- Panorama Mesdag — Zeeheldenkwartier, 1 hour
- Louwman Museum — Mariahoeve, 2 hours
Staying near Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Stay in Statenkwartier ($$$) to walk here: grand townhouses and museums between the city and the dunes. All areas to stay in The Hague.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Kunstmuseum Den Haag?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Madurodam nearby, it fits a half-day in Statenkwartier.
+Is Kunstmuseum Den Haag free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Kunstmuseum Den Haag?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Don't miss the Mondrian galleries, which show his evolution from landscapes to grids.
+Do I need to book Kunstmuseum Den Haag in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.