Museum of Literature / Children's Book Museum — Attraction in The Hague

Broken elevator at the beginning for a museum where a lot of children in strollers come is just a poor experience to kick off with. At least mention this on your website the elevator is broken. We are blessed we are all in good shape but if you are in a wheelchair this is a big problem and most of the exposition could not be visited.

Restaurant that is for the one customer they are sold out, for the next customer still have the product. Sell “fresh” orange juice that is pasteurized and not fresh and toasted sandwiches that take more than 30 minutes of waiting. Staff has no experience at all and doesn’t know what they are doing. Terrible experience. If you can’t run a restaurant as a museum, just close it.

The museum needs supervision on the expositions. Older children are ruining the experience for the ages on which the exposition is targeted to. Lots of things are broken already because of this.

Toilets are filthy and need to be renovated and...

The Kinderboekenmuseum in Den Haag is a calm, welcoming spot where children can really lose themselves in stories. It’s designed with little ones in mind — cozy reading corners, a storytelling nook, and a range of hands-on, tactile exhibits that invite playful exploration without overwhelming. The layout makes it easy for parents to keep an eye on kids, and the staff are warm and attentive, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere ideal for a slow morning or gentle afternoon outing.

They also offer storytelling sessions and workshops that add extra charm. In addition to the book-focused areas, the museum has a dedicated arts-and-crafts room for creative projects and a cafeteria where families can take a break and enjoy a snack or drink.

Overall, it’s a soothing, imaginative place that encourages curiosity, reading, and creative play for toddlers through early...

Great museum to spend time with your kids. The second floor is dedicated to the small ones, with didactic, interactive and very entertaining areas focused on specific children books, e.g. Kikker, Rupsje, Elmer, etc.

There are some points to note:

Even with time slots for entrance (that you should make reservations up front) the museum can get very crowded and warm. That can spoil your kid's experience, and also yours.

Children and adults need to take their shoes or use shoe covers when visiting this floor. Despite being clearly mentioned at the entrance of the floor this is unfortunately not followed by everyone..

The main stairs do not have any physical safeguarding measures. The stairs are wide and open and are located next to a corridor where children can frequently walk/run pass by and that poses a risk that should...