The Babylon hotel is located amidst a number of important ministries and right next to the central station of The Hague. In the immediate vicinity you will also find the Royal Library and the children's book museum. Take a quick step into MingleMush, a beautiful food hall, behind the hotel.
TOTEM follows the human species from original amphibian state to ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage, evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.
Each year during the Autumn Break the international children's art festival De Betovering (The Enchantment) takes place in The Hague. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 years will be treated to some 450 performances and workshops at 50 different locations.
The International Whisky Festival in The Hague is a must for whisky lovers! Set in the beautiful backdrop of the Great Church, both experienced and novice whiskey drinkers can enjoy hundreds of different whisky types from famous distilleries during the multi-day event. Stroll past the different stands with your tasting glass, participate in master classes and learn more about this drink of the gods during the International Whisky Festival!
Children can learn about youth literature in a playful way at the Children's Book Museum in The Hague. Learning, experiencing and doing are key elements of a museum visit. All exhibitions and workshops at the museum stimulate the imagination and awaken the joy of reading.
According to those in the know, the Louwman Museum houses one of the most beautiful automobile collections in the world. The collection comprises more than 250, often unique, cars and is not only worth a visit for the petrolhead junkies but also shows a unique chunk of the history of the automobile. From time to time, varying exhibitions come out, enquire about this at the hotel reception.
The Gemeentemuseum is a modern palace for the arts. You step into an enchanting building and wander through beautiful daylit galleries and discover that a work of art touches you personally. Monet, Mondriaan, Picasso; they all have a place in one of Europe's largest art museums, the Gemeentemuseum.
The Mauritshuis shows the best of Dutch painting from the Golden Age. In the heart of The Hague is the compact but world-famous collection. Masterpieces such as Vermeer’s Girl with a pearl earring, The Anatomical Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate museum galleries of the seventeenth-century monument.
Voorlinden is a private museum for modern and contemporary art at a magnificent estate in the dunes at Wassenaar, a stone's throw from The Hague. Businessman and art collector Joop van Caldenborgh realised his dream here in 2016: a museum of international allure that houses his renowned collection. The attractive white building offers a space for Van Caldenborgh's rich and surprising collection, permanent works of art made especially for the museum and temporary exhibitions.
After a day of imbibing culture or shopping in The Hague, get a fantastic breath of fresh air at the beach. And don't forget to take a ride on the Ferris wheel in the middle of the pier as well.
The Japanese Garden is the showpiece of the Clingendael estate. There are beautiful and rare trees and plants to see here. The garden is very vulnerable and is therefore only open for 8 weeks of the year. Don't grieve, the Clingendael estate is impressive enough and certainly worth a visit.
