Escher in The Palace

At the head of the Lange Voorhout in The Hague stands a small 18th-century palace that is currently dedicated to the work of M.C. Escher (1898–1972). The Dutch graphic artist who makes water flow upwards, transforms birds into fish, and has hands draw each other. Queen Emma purchased the property in 1896, renovated it extensively, and lived there between 1901 and her death in 1934. Queens Wilhelmina, Juliana, and Beatrix used it as a working palace and received ambassadors here. It is the only public building in The Hague where the old palace function can still be experienced.

Accessibility

Escher in Het Paleis is a listed building; consequently, they have limited facilities for visitors with disabilities. Access to the Palace is via a few steps. The museum has a wheelchair ramp available for wheelchair users, located at the ticket counter. All rooms in the Palace are barrier-free. There is also a small elevator available (84 cm deep and 103 cm wide, max. 250 kg). Unfortunately, they do not have a disabled toilet. More information about accessibility can be found here.

Escher in the Palace for children

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