Netherlands Institute for Art History, The Hague

Name: Netherlands Institute for Art History
Address: The Hague, Netherlands

#95 among attractions in The Hague

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The Netherlands Institute for Art History or RKD, previously Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, is located in The Hague and is home to the largest art history center in the world. The center specializes in documentation, archives, and books on Western art from the late Middle Ages until modern times. All of this is open to the public, and much of it has been digitized and is available on their website. The main goal of the bureau is to collect, categorize, and make art research available, most notably in the field of Dutch Masters. ()

Local name: RKD-Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis Coordinates: 52°4'54"N, 4°19'39"E

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Bezuidenhout (Bezuidenhout-West)The Hague Netherlands

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Day trips

Netherlands Institute for Art History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Escher in Het Paleis, Mauritshuis, Galerij Prins Willem V, Malieveld.

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Mauritshuis, The Hague
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Park
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Hofvijver, The Hague
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Historic church with an iconic tower
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Netherlands Institute for Art History?

Nearby attractions include Kinderboekenmuseum, The Hague (1 min walk), Haagse Bos, The Hague (6 min walk), Homomonument Den Haag Internationaal, The Hague (9 min walk), Korte Poten, The Hague (12 min walk).

How to get to Netherlands Institute for Art History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Netherlands Institute for Art History:

Bus

Prins Clauslaan • Lines: 385, 43, 44, 685 (4 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 144, 20, 22, 24, 28, 29, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 43, 44, 45, 46, 685 (4 min walk)

Metro

Den Haag Centraal • Lines: E (3 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 15, 16, 17, 2, 3, 34, 4, 6, 9 (5 min walk)
Centraal Station/Schedeldoekshaven (6 min walk)

Train

Den Haag Centraal (4 min walk)
Den Haag HS (23 min walk)