Are or deaf or hearing impaired and planning on visiting the museum? Read more about the services available to you.
Floor plan with services
A floor plan with information about our services is available from the Information Desk in the museum.
The Mesdag Collection in sign language
Ten short films are available on the website www.haagsekunstgrepen.nl exploring various museums and cultural institutions in The Hague, including The Mesdag Collection.
Using sign language that also appeals to non-deaf viewers, presenter Tony Bloem introduces the various museums from intriguing perspectives, focusing on one artwork in each film.
For more information, please visit Haagse kunstgrepen (website in Dutch).
Getting to us
There are good public transport links to The Mesdag Collection. Read more about how to get to the museum.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs such as hearing dogs are welcome in the museum, so long as they are wearing a vest. There is no need to register assistance dogs in advance of your visit.
Sunflower lanyard for recognition
Not all disabilities are visible. Be visible when you choose to be. The Mesdag Collection recognises and acknowledges people wearing a Sunflower lanyard. This is a lanyard for people with non-visible disabilities or conditions, such as autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The lanyards and cards are available via the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website.
Contact
If you cannot find the answer to your question about our services, or require alternative information, please get in touch by sending an email to info@demesdagcollectie.nl or calling +31(0)70 - 362 14 34 (Friday to Sunday, 10.00 to 17.00).