Historical Museum of The Hague
The historical museum of The Hague, the Haags Historisch Museum, is located in the historical heart of The Hague. The museum is housed in the former archery house of St. Sebastian’s guild and dates from 1636. It is built on the spot of a gatehouse that was used by the civic guard. Parts of its cross-vaulted basement have been incorporated in the new archery house and can still be seen today. The civic guard of St. Sebastian used their quarters for parties and meetings. Immediately behind the building, alongside the Hofvijver, their shooting ranges were situated.
The most important pieces in the collection of the Department of Dutch History of the Rijksmuseum are on display in an exhibition designed to highlight the principal events in the history of the Netherlands. The exhibition covers the period from the Eighty Years’ War to the 20th century. Dutch history is brought to life by a wealth of interesting objects, including Van Oldenbarnevelt’s walking stick, treasures from the Silver Fleet, the first Dutch kilogram and Willem Drees’s desk.
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