Beelden aan Zee Museum

Address: Museum Beelden aan Zee, Gevers Deynootplein 30, 2586 HZ Den Haag (Scheveningen), South Holland, Netherlands

Website: https://www.beadenaanzee.nl/

Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (hours may vary seasonally)

Admission: Adult €11-€13 (approx); reduced and youth rates available; check website for current pricing

Beelden aan Zee is a museum in Scheveningen, The Hague, dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary sculpture. Its location and architectural design respond directly to the seaside setting.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions focus on three-dimensional work by national and international artists, ranging from figurative sculpture to contemporary installation pieces. Galleries are arranged to accommodate sculpture at room scale and often include single-artist shows and themed group exhibitions.

The museum was established in the late 20th century to provide a dedicated venue for sculpture and has hosted a range of international exhibitions since its opening. Its seafront presence makes it a distinct cultural stop on the Scheveningen promenade.

Sited on the Scheveningen beachfront, the museum is a short walk from the Kurhaus and the Scheveningen Pier in the coastal district of The Hague.

• Building design: The building’s largely subterranean layout and terrace on the seafront are integral to how the museum displays sculpture and frames views of the North Sea.

What to See#

• Subterranean galleries: Exhibition halls and gallery spaces are largely set below street level, designed to protect indoor artworks from wind and salt air while providing a controlled exhibition environment.
• Sea-facing terrace: A terrace and visitor area face the North Sea, offering sea views from the museum and a public-facing spot on the Scheveningen boulevard.

Beelden aan Zee is on the Scheveningen boulevard in The Hague. From Den Haag Centraal take tram 9 toward Scheveningen and alight at Kurhaus or stop Statenkwartier (Gevers Deynootplein); it’s a 2-5 minute walk from the tram stop. From The Hague HS, trams 1 and 9 also run toward Scheveningen.

• Buy tickets online to avoid queues on summer weekends and to guarantee entry to temporary exhibitions.
• Visit the sculpture garden along the Scheveningen seafront at low tide for unobstructed sightlines to some works.
• Don't miss the museum's glass-walled café for views down to the beach - the changing North Sea light is part of the experience.