Museum Maluku

Museum Maluku is housed in the Sophiahof building in The Hague and focuses on the history and heritage of the Moluccan people. The collection includes traditional objects, textiles, photographs, and documents that show the daily life, craftsmanship, and customs of this community.

The institution was founded in 1986 to recognize the Moluccan community that arrived after Indonesian independence. This establishment took place years after thousands of Moluccan settlers had already reshaped life in Dutch cities during the 1950s.

The museum displays traditional objects and artworks that reflect the heritage of the Moluccan community in Dutch society. Visitors can see how these collections hold meaning for a population that has made the Netherlands its home for generations.

The museum is centrally located in The Hague and is easy to reach on foot. The building also offers space for cultural events and guided tours can be arranged when visitors request them.

The collection preserves personal items and documents from people who arrived in the 1950s and became a distinct population group in the Netherlands. These objects tell individual stories of arrivals who left their homeland under specific historical circumstances.

Location: The Hague

Inception: 1986

Part of: Biltstraat Utrecht

Website: http://museum-maluku.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.08686,4.30661

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40