Prison Gate Museum (Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort)
Overview
Have you ever seen the inside of an ancient prison? Have you met the jailer, the executioner, or the judge? Face to face with a guillotine? Experience the story of crime, trial, and punishment. From the past, but also from now! In the 15th century, the medieval gate became the most critical prison of the influential Court of Holland. Later, jail cells (Gaols) and the Court House were added. Suspects were imprisoned in the dark cells, waited to be interrogated, and sentenced. It remained a prison for four hundred years, and in 1822 became a museum. The museum hosts the most extensive collection of instruments of punishment and torture in the Netherlands.
Country
Netherlands
Approx. Duration
Less than an hour
Accessibility Level
Accessibility Level – Low
Local Currency
Euro
Price Level
Min. Price
From: € 7.50
Address
Buitenhof 33, 2513 AH Den Haag, Netherlands
Spoken Languages
Dutch (official language), Frisian is spoken in the northern province of Friesland. English, German and French are widely spoken.
Recommended Age
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Pricing Details
- Adult (18+): € 15.00
- Child (4-17 yrs): € 7.50
- Child (0-4 yrs): Free
- Museumcard: Free
- Bezoek met CJP GP Web: € 7.50
- Dicsountcard (Ooievaarspas/Rotterdampas), ICOM card, Rembrandt card: Free
- Student Pass: € 7.50
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs with two round pins are standard
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gevangenpoort is a historic building. There are many narrow stairs, thresholds, and uneven floors.
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