Museon, The Hague

Name: Museon
Address: Stadhouderslaan 37, The Hague, 2517 HV, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 70 338 1338

#34 among attractions in The Hague

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

Gallery (4)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Museon is a museum for science and culture in The Hague, Netherlands. It has collections in the domains of geology, biology, archaeology, history, science and ethnology. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°5'20"N, 4°16'52"E

Address

Stadhouderslaan 37ZorgvlietThe Hague 2517 HV Netherlands

Contact

+31 70 338 1338

Website

Social media

Facebook Twitter

The Hague

Day trips

Museon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madurodam, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Paleis Noordeinde, Grote or Sint-Jacobskerk.

1 miNE
Park with scale models of a Dutch city
Madurodam, The Hague
27 min walk • Madurodam in The Hague, Netherlands, offers a unique attraction that stands out in the realm of amusement parks. Rather than towering roller coasters or water slides, this park is celebrated for its intricately detailed miniature replicas of famous Dutch landmarks...
~250 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague
2 min walk • Nestled in the stately city of The Hague, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag stands as a beacon of artistic culture in the Netherlands. This prestigious museum, known for its extensive collection of modern art, is housed in an iconic Art Deco building designed by the Dutch...
1.2 miSE
Palatial workplace of the Dutch king
Paleis Noordeinde, The Hague
31 min walk • Paleis Noordeinde, known as Noordeinde Palace in English, stands as a stately emblem of Dutch royalty in the heart of The Hague, Netherlands. This elegant palace serves as the working office of King Willem-Alexander, where he performs his royal duties, receives heads...
1.4 miSE
Historic church with an iconic tower
Grote or Sint-Jacobskerk, The Hague
35 min walk • The Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk, also known as the Great Church or St. James' Church, stands as a prominent historical landmark in the heart of The Hague, Netherlands. This Gothic church, which has been a central part of the city's skyline since the 15th century, is not...
1.2 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Scheveningen Lighthouse, The Hague
31 min walk • Perched on the dunes of the Dutch coast, the Scheveningen Lighthouse stands as a beacon in The Hague, Netherlands. This iconic structure, cloaked in a striking red hue, has guided seafarers since its construction in 1875.
1 miE
Museum of Mesdag's 360-degree artwork
Panorama Mesdag, The Hague
26 min walk • Panorama Mesdag is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of The Hague, Netherlands, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the world of 19th-century art and illusion. This museum is home to one of the most remarkable panoramic paintings in the world, a massive canvas that...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
De Mesdag Collectie, The Hague
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of The Hague, Netherlands, De Mesdag Collectie is a museum that offers an intimate glimpse into the world of 19th-century art, particularly the works of the Dutch maritime painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten.
0.8 miNE
Memorial
Indies Monument, The Hague
20 min walk • In the heart of The Hague, Netherlands, stands the Indies Monument, a solemn memorial that serves as a poignant reminder of the country's colonial past. This significant site is dedicated to the Dutch soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the Japanese...
0.5 miS
Sand dune
Dekkersduin, The Hague
12 min walk • Dekkersduin is a former dune in The Hague, Netherlands. The dune existed in the 19th century at the current location of the district Duinoord, west of the current Peace Palace and was located roughly 2 kilometers from the sea.
~1440 ftN
Event space, Concert hall, Theater
World Forum, The Hague
7 min walk • The World Forum is a concert venue and convention centre in The Hague, Netherlands, near the buildings of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and one of the administrative offices of the International Baccalaureate.
~670 ftNW
52°5'25"N • 4°16'47"E
Fotomuseum Den Haag / the Hague Museum of Photography, The Hague
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museon open?

Museon is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museon?

Nearby attractions include Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague (2 min walk), Fotomuseum Den Haag / the Hague Museum of Photography, The Hague (4 min walk), Stalin Monument, The Hague (4 min walk), World Forum, The Hague (7 min walk).

How to get to Museon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museon:

Bus

Kunstmuseum/Museon • Lines: 21, 24 (2 min walk)
Cornelis de Wittlaan • Lines: 21, 24 (5 min walk)

Tram

Kunstmuseum/Museon • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)
Statenplein • Lines: 16 (6 min walk)