Museum Meermanno, The Hague

Name: Museum Meermanno
Address: The Hague, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 70 346 27 00

#74 among attractions in The Hague

Museum, History museum, Science museum

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Museum Meermanno – House of the Book, formerly called Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum, is a museum named after Willem Hendrik Jacob van Westreenen van Tiellandt on the Prinsessegracht 30 in The Hague. It is remarkable for its collection of sculpture, books, etchings, and paintings, but is most attractive to visitors for its accurate upkeep of the 18th century Herenhuis interior with period furnishings and collectibles. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°5'1"N, 4°19'1"E

Address

Centrum (Voorhout)The Hague Netherlands

Contact

+31 70 346 27 00

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Museum Meermanno – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Meermanno?

Nearby attractions include Escher in Het Paleis, The Hague (3 min walk), Koninklijke Schouwburg, The Hague (4 min walk), Homomonument Den Haag Internationaal, The Hague (4 min walk), Malieveld, The Hague (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum Meermanno by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Meermanno:

Tram

Malieveld • Lines: 9 (1 min walk)
Korte Voorhout • Lines: 15, 16 (2 min walk)

Bus

Malieveld • Lines: 20, 29 (3 min walk)
Boslaan • Lines: 385, 685 (9 min walk)

Train

Den Haag Centraal (10 min walk)
Den Haag HS (26 min walk)

Metro

Den Haag Centraal • Lines: E (11 min walk)