This medieval prison is not suitable for children under the age of 8. It tells the story of crime and punishment through the ages, including punitive and torture devices such as scandals, fire irons, executioner's swords, leg blocks and thumbscrews.
Prison Gate Museum
Buitenhof 33
2513 AH
Den Haag
Contact details
T: 070-3460861
E: info@gevangenpoort.nl
W: http://www.gevangenpoort.nl/
Opening hours | |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
The cell complex of the Prison Gate Museum can only be visited with a guide. Every hour (from 10.45 am onwards) a guided tour starts of thirty minutes for which you can make a reservation by telephone.