The Hague: Prison Gate Museum
Duration
2 Hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Highlights
- This is where historical Dutch people like Johan and Cornelis de Witt were imprisoned.
- Explore the renowned building's centuries-old prison cells.
- Discover the tools used to torture the inmates and the significance of this building in Dutch history.
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- Entry Ticket
- Wifi
- Wardrobe
Excluded
- Food and Drinks
- Guided Tour
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Full Description
The iconic Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is located on the Hofvijver and is a landmark in The Hague. During the 13th century, this structure served as the Binnenhof's imposing entrance. A few centuries later, it was used as the powerful Hof van Holland's courthouse and prison. Defaulters were imprisoned here, and suspected criminals awaited their trial. Currently, the Museum de Gevangenpoort narrates the fascinating tale of crime and punishment in the past.
You can observe and feel how people were tried, incarcerated, and punished in the past here. Which cells were they detained in? Did wealthy and impoverished inmates vary from one another? Where was their verdict heard? What penalties were imposed? On a tour with our guide, you will learn everything there is to know about it. This location was the scene of several significant events in Dutch history, including the murder of the De Witt brothers. The museum also displays the nation's collection of torture and punishment tools.
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