Prison Gate Museum, <em>The Hague</em>
The Hague

Prison Gate Museum, The Hague

About Prison Gate Museum

As you discover the blood-stained walls and the torture devices at the museum today, you understand how the definition of crime and justice has significantly changed. You will find a torture chamber on the first floor where torture devices used in the past are arranged. You can get immersive audio guides at the museum which narrate the stories from the point of view of the jailer, the prisoner, the judge, and the executioner.

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Prison Gate Museum Highlights

• Participate in the guided tour of the Prison Gate Museum and learn about the justice system that prevailed in the bygone era.
• Hear the story of punishments and crimes to discover the blood-churning stories of the ancient prison.
• Head to the torture chamber where you will find an extensive collection of gruesome devices used to punish the criminals and make them surrender.
• Learn about the details of major events in Dutch history like the murder of the brothers De Witt in 1672 with the help of the documents in the museum.
• Make the Prison Gate Museum a part of your cycling tour across The Hague and catch a glimpse of the Dutch prison stories of the 15th to 19th century.

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