The museum is carved directly into the dunes of Scheveningen to preserve the view of the North Sea.
The institution was established by private collectors Theo and Lidia Scholten.
The glass pavilion was designed by architect Wim Quist to evoke the sensation of being both inside and outside.
Many of the sculptures are displayed in the museum's outdoor terraces, which are exposed to the salt air of the coast.
The museum maintains a specific focus on human-figure sculptures.
Museum Beelden aan Zee is a private museum in Scheveningen, The Hague, exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary sculpture. It is built partially underground into the dunes, designed by architect Wim Quist to minimize impact on the coastal landscape. The collection focuses on international sculpture from the 20th and 21st centuries. It frequently hosts thematic exhibitions featuring works by sculptors such as Igor Mitoraj, Man Ray, and Tom Claassen. The building features an iconic glass pavilion that overlooks the North Sea. The museum was founded in 1994 by Theo and Lidia Scholten to house their private collection. The subterranean galleries utilize natural light directed through roof apertures. It serves as a center for the study and display of human-figure sculpture.
The glass pavilion area during golden hour, capturing the contrast between the sculpture and the North Sea horizon.
Combine your museum visit with a walk along the adjacent Scheveningen beach.
Check the official website for current temporary exhibitions before visiting, as the galleries rotate frequently.
Visit on a weekday to avoid the peak crowds of the Scheveningen seaside resort area.
Do not mistake the nearby Pier for the museum entrance; follow the signs leading through the dunes toward the Harteveltstraat entrance.
Closed on Mondays.
