Panorama Mesdag - Museum

Panorama Mesdag in The Hague shows a 360 degree painting of Scheveningen in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag. It is the only panorama in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in the world still in its original building.

What can you expect at Panorama Mesdag?

• History: In 1880 Mesdag was commissioned by a Belgian company. Helped by his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten and George Hendrik Breitner, among others, he painted the canvas in about four months. When the company went bankrupt in 1886, Mesdag bought the panorama himself.
• Exhibitions: The permanent display on Hendrik Willem and Sientje Mesdag has been renewed. Until 28 February 2027 there is an exhibition on painter Betzy Akersloot-Berg.
• Highlights: Highlights of Panorama Mesdag are:
  • The panorama itself: over 14 metres high, about 120 metres around and some 1,680 square metres, viewed from an artificial dune.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday.
• Children: There is a free treasure hunt for young people. The museum has a café and a shop.
• Surroundings: A short walk away are De Mesdag Collectie and the Peace Palace.

Panorama Mesdag lets you experience the sea, beach and fishing village of Scheveningen in 1881 as if you were standing there.

Furthermore Panorama Mesdag is near the following sights: Museon (±1,6 km), Madurodam (±1,6 km), Art Museum The Hague (±1,6 km), Kids Eiland (±2,4 km) & LEGOLAND Discovery Center (±3,4 km).

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For information

Zeestraat 65, Den Haag
tel. +31 703 106 665 
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