Stadsmuseum Leidschendam-Voorburg, Municipal museum in Voorburg, Netherlands
The Stadsmuseum Leidschendam-Voorburg occupies a former notary residence from 1805 with an empire facade, sliding windows, and decorated cornices throughout. The collections feature local artworks and Roman artifacts from the surrounding region.
The building served as a notary office until 1968 when it became Museum Swaensteyn. A merger with the Historical Collection Veur-Stompwijk Foundation in 2008 created the institution as it exists today.
The museum displays works by local artists and presents objects from the Roman settlement of Forum Hadriani that thrived here nearly 2000 years ago. Visitors can see how this ancient history connects with the local art scene.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and allows visitors time to explore the exhibitions and collections. It is easily accessible on foot and located in a residential area.
Above the front door sits a gilded wooden carving displaying notary writing instruments. This handcrafted detail preserves the memory of the building's original purpose.
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