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Everything you need for your visit to Museum Maluku: from opening hours and getting there to accessibility and what's on now.
Museum Maluku is located in Museum Sophiahof in The Hague. Opening hours, admission and getting there apply to the whole building.
Practical information
Closed today
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday
11.00 - 17.00 uur
Admission
Adult
€ 9.50
Location
Museum Sophiahof
Sophialaan 10
2514 JR Den Haag
Contact
What's on now?
All exhibitions
On display now
OUR COUNTRY: Decolonisation, generations, stories
Through 31 December 2026
During your visit you'll see the current presentation and Museum Maluku's permanent programme. In addition, the digital exhibitions can be viewed continuously.
- IKAT: Moluccan makers on identity
- Unpacked: From crate to cabinet
- Sounds Familiar – A Moluccan Evening at Beeld & Geluid
Admission
You buy your ticket at the desk or online in advance. Museum Card holders and children up to and including 12 years old have free admission.
View tickets| Adult Admission to Museum Maluku at Museum Sophiahof, Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00–17:00. | € 9.50 |
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| Youth aged 13 to 17 Admission for young people aged 13 to 17. | € 5.00 |
| Discount rate For holders of a Veteranenpas, CJP card or Ooievaarspas, and for groups of 15 or more. | € 6.50 |
| Child up to 12 Children up to and including 12 years have free admission. | Free |
| Museum Card On presentation of a valid Museum Card. | Free |
How to get there
- Public transport
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Tram 1 and bus 22, 24 and 28 stop at Mauritskade, a five-minute walk from the museum.
- Bicycle and on foot
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The museum is located at the Sophialaan 10 in the Archipelbuurt area, within walking distance of the centre of The Hague.
- Car
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Navigate to Sophialaan 10, 2514 JR Den Haag
- Parking
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Please note there is paid parking in the immediate area.
Accessibility
We want as many people as possible to be able to visit Museum Maluku. Below you'll find practical information about the accessibility of the venue.
- Wheelchair access: available
- Lift: present
- Accessible toilet: present
- Borrow a wheelchair: available
- Companion: free entry
- Assistance dogs: welcome
- Buggies and prams: permitted
- Parking: reserve in advance
You can reserve a parking space via the form on the accessibility page, at least 48 hours in advance. We do our utmost best, regular spots cannot be reserved.
Want to know more? View all information about accessibility or ask your question.
What can you expect?
A visit to Museum Maluku is not a walk along one fixed story. You move between personal memories, historical context, contemporary perspectives and new readings of Moluccan heritage. Sometimes you stand close to a personal story, sometimes to an object, image or artwork that raises larger questions. The experience shifts between looking, reading, listening and discovering, with room to draw your own connections and bring your own perspective.
Allow about an hour for an unhurried visit, or longer if you want more time for the stories and details.
Visiting with others
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Request a group visit
With a group
From 15 people the discounted rate of € 6.50 per person. Register your group in advance, then we'll take it into account.
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Discuss a school visit
With a school or class
For pupils, students and teachers, we'll help plan a visit that fits with the curriculum.
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With children
Children up to and including 12 years old have free admission. Buggies and prams can be brought into the museum.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Museum Card accepted?
Yes. With a valid Museum Card you have free admission.
Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?
That's not necessary, you can also buy a ticket at the desk. You can buy online via the ticket page.
When is the museum closed?
The museum is closed on Mondays. In addition, the following exceptions apply:
- Easter Sunday Open
- Easter Monday Open
- King's Day Closed
- Ascension Day Open
- Whit Sunday Open
- Whit Monday Open
- Christmas Day Closed
- Boxing Day Open
- New Year's Day Closed
- Summer closure 27 July to 2 August 2026 Closed
May I take photographs in the museum?
Photographs and film recordings for private use are allowed, without lights, flash or tripod. Other visitors must not be recognisable in the shot.
Where can I leave my coat and bag?
In the cloakroom there are lockers for your coat, umbrella, backpack and walking sticks. These are not allowed inside the museum. We cannot store large backpacks and suitcases.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed, with the exception of certified assistance dogs. These are welcome, on a lead.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Food and drink you bring with you cannot be consumed in the museum café, on the terrace or in the galleries.
Can I smoke at the museum?
The museum is smoke-free, including for e-cigarettes, both inside and on the terrace. There is a smoking area directly to the right of the entrance.
Museums nearby
All three within walking distance, easy to combine with your visit.
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Panorama Mesdag
Zeestraat 65, 2518 AA The Hague
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Vrijmetselarij Museum
Javastraat 2B, 2585 AM The Hague
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De Mesdag Collectie
Laan van Meerdervoort 7F, 2517 AB The Hague
