In the stately city of The Hague, in the middle of an oasis of greenery and nature, there is a special museum that pays tribute to the automobile: the Louwman Museum. Founded by Dutch car dealer and collector Evert Louwman, this impressive museum houses one of the world's most diverse and extensive collections of historic cars. With more than 250 carefully restored vehicles, the museum offers a fascinating journey through the history of the automotive industry, from the earliest inventions to contemporary masterpieces.
The Collection
The collection of the Louwman Museum began in 1934, when Evert Louwman's father, Pieter Louwman, bought his first car: a 1914 Dodge. Since then, the collection has grown into an amazing archive of automotive heritage, with vehicles dating from 1886 to the 21st century. The museum is housed in a specially designed building by the famous Dutch architect Michael Graves, which fits seamlessly with the vision of the Louwman family to provide a home for their impressive collection.
Halls
< p>On entering the museum, visitors are welcomed by the impressive Golden Room, which houses some of history's most iconic cars. Here, car enthusiasts can marvel at the dazzling elegance of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, the streamlined beauty of the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic and the breathtaking performance of the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder.
Various themes
The Louwman Museum is divided into different thematic areas, each highlighting a specific era or aspect of the automotive industry. For example, there is the Pioneer Hall, where visitors can become acquainted with the earliest automobile inventions, such as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen from 1886, the very first car in the world.
Iconic cars
< p>Another special space is the Race and Rally Hall, which pays tribute to the legendary racing cars that have defined the history of motorsport. Here, visitors can admire some of the most famous racing cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz W196, which Juan Manuel Fangio won the World Championship in 1954 and 1955, and the iconic Ford GT40, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times.
p>However, the museum offers more than just cars. There are also extensive collections of automobilia, such as posters, petrol pumps, signs and trophies, which provide a unique insight into the rich history and culture that surrounds the automotive industry.
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Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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