Colonial The Hague - an unfinished past
Until 3 September from 10:00 to 17:00
Exhibition
The Hague Historical Museum presents an exhibition about the colonial past and present of The Hague, seat of the Dutch government throughout the centuries.
About the exhibition
In the past, The Hague not only made decisions for the Netherlands, but also for colonized areas such as Indonesia and Suriname. The exhibition Colonial The Hague explores the role of the royal city in the colonial system through the eyes of historical persons. Like that of Tula, leader of the Curaçao slave revolt of 1795. Personal stories and objects are discussed that show how the past leaves its mark on the present.
Created together with, for and by the city
In 2022, the museum called on fellow citizens to share their story and object about the colonial past and its contemporary impact. Which personal item tells an important story? And what does this item mean to you?
An advisory panel made a selection from more than a hundred submitted objects and stories, which can be seen in the exhibition. In this way, the museum has been researching, collecting and presenting the city's heritage for over fifteen years, always in collaboration with fellow citizens and partners.
Visitor information
Access
Included in the museum ticket.
Netherlands Museum Pass valid
Date
Until 3 September from 10:00 to 17:00
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Location
Haags Historisch Museum
2513 AB Den Haag
Open today until 17:00
| Day | Opening hours |
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| Sat - Sun | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue - Thu | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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Purchase a Netherlands Museum Pass or a ticket to a museum
Netherlands Museum Pass
Purchase the Netherlands Museum Pass to visit more than 400 museums in the Netherlands for one year.
| Type of Museum Pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult Pass | € 64,90 |
| Young Person Pass | € 32,45 |
| Kids Pass | € 32,45 |
Ticket prices Colonial The Hague - an unfinished past
With Netherlands Museum Pass |
free of charge |
Standard tickets Haags Historisch Museum
| Group tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 t/m 5 jaar | free of charge |
| 6 t/m 17 jaar | € 5 |
| Volwassenen | € 15 |
| Studentenpas | € 7,50 |