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Address and route

Overlooking the Hofvijver. Near the Binnenhof. The Prison Gate is located in the historic heart of The Hague.

Visiting address

Buitenhof 33
2513 AH The Hague

Own transport by car, bus or bike

Follow the signs for Den Haag Centrum (north).

  • The nearest parking garages are Noordeinde (Heulstraat), Plein and Museumkwartier. These are within walking distance of the Prison Gate Museum. Paid parking applies everywhere in The Hague center.
  • There is a supervised bicycle parking facility around the corner at the Buitenhof.
  • Coaches can let passengers alight in front of the museum. There is a bus stand on the Prinsessegracht.

Public transport

From The Hague Central Station, it is approximately a ten minutes’ walk. The museum is easily accessible by tram (lines 15 or 17) or bus.
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Buitenhof 33
2513 AH The Hague

info@gevangenpoort.nl
+31 70 346 08 61

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Buitenhof 33
2513 AH The Hague

info@gevangenpoort.nl
+31 70 346 08 61

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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