The collection includes the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, widely considered the first production automobile.
It holds several 'movie cars,' including the original Aston Martin DB5 used in the James Bond film Goldfinger.
The museum displays the personal car of Winston Churchill, a 1952 Land Rover Series I.
The building features a specialized 'Great Hall' designed specifically to host large-scale rotating exhibitions.
Many of the vehicles are maintained in running condition and are regularly used in international classic car rallies.
The collection contains the Swan Car, a 1910 vehicle with a coachwork design mimicking a swan, complete with illuminated eyes.
The museum archives house the most comprehensive collection of automotive-related historical records in the Netherlands.
The Louwman Museum houses the world’s oldest private collection of motor vehicles, originally established in 1934 by Pieter Louwman. The permanent collection features over 275 antique and classic cars, displayed in a custom-designed building by architect Michael Graves. The exhibition spans automotive history from 1886 to the modern era, emphasizing technical milestones and design evolution. Notable sections include early veteran cars, grand prix race cars, and motorized carriages. The facility also preserves extensive collections of automotive art, including sculptures, posters, and trophies. It is situated on the outskirts of The Hague, providing a climate-controlled environment for rare mechanical artifacts.
The main Great Hall floor, which captures the symmetry of the vehicle layout and the architectural lighting design.
Use the provided audio guide to access technical background on the rarest engine types in the collection.
Allocate extra time for the extensive collection of automotive-related art and memorabilia on the upper levels.
Visit the museum restaurant, which overlooks the vehicle display hall, for a viewing perspective from above.
Do not attempt to see the entire collection in under two hours, as the physical scale of the gallery space is expansive.
Closed on Mondays.
