Visit the RKD
Explore in the study room our extensive art historical library, study archive material, press documentation and technical information, or visit our exhibition and events.
Visitor information
Telephone number
+31 70 3339777
You can call the RKD from Monday to Friday, from 13:00 - 16:00. You can also get in touch with us via the contact form.
Visitor address
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5
2595 BE The Hague
The RKD is accessible to wheelchair users.
Postal address
RKD Foundation
P.O. Box 90418
2509 LK The Hague
The Netherlands
Directions
If you are a business visitor or supplier, you can find the route here.
The Royal Library (KB) complex that houses the RKD, is located between the Central Station and the Utrechtsebaan (A12) in The Hague.
Public transport
The RKD is within walking distance of The Hague Central Station, which makes it easy to reach by train, tram or bus.
- At Den Haag CS, take the exit towards the Anna van Buerenplein.
- After you exit The Hague CS, cross diagonally to the right towards the Nationaal Archief. Turn left here.
- Following this footpath will take you to the entrance of the KB complex. On the ground floor you will find the RKD on the right.
Bicycle
If you choose to come by bike, you can follow the same route from The Hague CS. You can stall your bike in the (unguarded) bicycle racks to the right of the entrance.
Car
Visitors can find paid parking in the nearby Q-park CS New Babylon. An alternative option is to use P+R Station Ypenburg, which is located right next to the A12. On P+R Station Ypenburg you can park for free at Prinses Maximaplein. From here, it takes 8 minutes to reach The Hague CS by train.
Q-Park CS New Babylon from the direction of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam: route A4, A12 and A13.
- At Prins Clausplein, follow the direction of The Hague Centre via Utrechtsebaan (A12).
- Take exit 2 towards Central Station/Centrum-Zuid.
- Follow the road towards the Prins Clauslaan.
- Go left towards the Bezuidenhoutseweg.
- Go left towards the Pr. Irenestraat.
Study room
Entrance
Upon entering the RKD you can walk through to the study room, after having used the lockers, which is located behind the exhibition to the left from the entrance hall. Follow the arrows on the floor for the correct route. There you can check in with a member of staff at the study room desk.
- The study room is only accessible with a valid RKD Research day pass or RKD Research subscription. These can be purchased online in our web shop.
- It is mandatory to stow jackets, bags and other large items in the black lockers in the entrance hall, before entering the study room.
Prices RKD Research
One-day pass
Regular €9,50 | Student/Friend €4,75
One year subscription
Regular €65,00 | Student €25,00 | Friend €32,50
Opening hours
View our current opening hours.
House rules
- The study room is only accessible with a valid RKD Research day pass or RKD Research subscription.
- It is mandatory to stow jackets, bags and other large items in the black lockers in the entrance hall.
- It is not permitted to bring food or beverages into the study room.
- Notes can only be taken with a pencil and/or on a laptop.
Exhibition
The temporary exhibition Memorials: Statues of liberation shows a selection of objects from the archives of four sculptors who were responsible for some of the best-known monumental memorial sculptures after World War II.
- The exhibition is free to visit during RKD opening hours.
- The exhibition will run until September 2025.
- The exhibition can be found after the entrance hall on the left.
- Please store coats, bags and large items in the black lockers. These can be found in the entrance hall.
Events
The RKD organizes various events throughout the year. Discover our current offering.