Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort
Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an iconic museum in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. The Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison comprising a courthouse, a cell block, and a residence for the jailer. The museum tells the story …
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Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an iconic museum in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. The Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison comprising a courthouse, a cell block, and a residence for the jailer. The museum tells the story of crime and punishment through the centuries, displaying how prisoners were tried, punished, and imprisoned. The collection includes punishment and torture instruments, such as pillories, neck and hand shackles, branding irons, executioner's swords, leg stocks, and thumbscrews. Due to the nature of the collection, the museum is not suitable for children under eight years of age.
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Practical information & emergency numbers
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🚨 Emergency & Police
- General emergency (police/fire/ambulance) 112
- Police (non-urgent) 0900-8844
- International emergency line 112
🗺️ Tourist Information
- Rotterdam Tourist Information (VVV) rotterdam.info
- VVV Central Station — Stationsplein 20, daily 09:30–18:00
- VVV Hoek van Holland — Stationsweg 11, daily 09:30–17:00
🏥 City Hall & Medical
- City of Rotterdam (general inquiries) 0800-1545 (free)
- GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (travel medicine, weekdays 8:30–17:00) 010-433 98 99
- GP out-of-hours service (after 17:00 + weekends, always call first) 010-290 98 88
🚇 Transport
- RET (tram, bus, metro) 0900-5006010 · ret.nl
- Watertaxi Rotterdam 010-403 03 03 · watertaxirotterdam.nl
- Rotterdam Taxi Central (RTC) 010-462 62 62
Source: rotterdam.info, City of Rotterdam — generated 21 mei 2026
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