Entrance ticket to the Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort

Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an icon in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. In the 13th century, this building formed the imposing gateway to the Binnenhof. A few centuries later, it became a prison and courthouse of the powerful Court of Holland. Suspected criminals awaited their trial here and defaulters were locked up. Today, Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort tells the exciting story of crime and punishment in times gone by.

Discover how people used to be locked up, tried and punished

Here you can see and experience how people used to be locked up, tried and punished. In which cells were they held? Was there a difference between poor and rich prisoners? Where were they sentenced? And what punishments were given? You will hear all about it during a tour with our guide. Several important moments in Dutch history took place at this location, such as the murder of the De Witt brothers. You can also view the national collection of instruments of torture and punishment in the museum.

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For more information, visit the website of Rijksmuseum de Gevangenenpoort.