Beelden aan Zee, Sculpture museum in Scheveningen, Netherlands
Beelden aan Zee is a museum in Scheveningen with galleries indoors and exhibition spaces outdoors, displaying sculptures from various materials. The collection spans works by national and international artists that visitors can explore in both settings.
The museum opened in 1994 and occupies a building designed to blend with the coastal dunes through its sand-colored exterior. The architectural approach from the start linked the space intentionally with the natural seaside setting.
The name refers to its location right by the sea, where artworks are displayed with open views of the dunes and water. Visitors experience here how modern sculpture and the coastal landscape connect with each other.
The museum is located in Scheveningen right at the coast, so visits work best during dry weather when the outdoor exhibition is fully accessible. The indoor galleries offer shelter during poor weather, making a visit possible any time of year.
The museum displays a series of bronze portraits depicting members of the Dutch Royal Family, which hold a special place in the collection. These royal works stand out distinctly from the other sculptures and regularly catch the attention of visitors.
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