Museum Sophiahof

Museum Sophiahof is a dedicated space for Indonesian heritage and research located in a historic building in The Hague. The rooms contain photographs, personal objects, and documents that show the connection between Indonesia and the Netherlands.

The museum developed from a research center founded in 2017 to document Indonesian migration history. The institution later opened to visitors to make this heritage accessible to the wider public.

The museum presents how Indonesian culture has shaped everyday life in the Netherlands, from food to music and visual arts. Exhibitions here tell stories of people who came from Indonesia and how they maintained their traditions.

The museum is open on specific days of the week and offers accessible facilities for visitors with different needs. A visit usually takes an hour or two, depending on how thoroughly you wish to explore the exhibitions.

The building itself is part of the story, as it was originally constructed as a residence for a wealthy family before finding its current purpose. This transformation reflects the growing recognition of Indonesian history in the Netherlands.

Location: The Hague

Inception: 2017

Official opening: June 27, 2019

Operator: Indisch Herinneringscentrum, Moluks Historisch Museum

Email: info@museumsophiahof.nl

Website: https://indischherinneringscentrum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.08688,4.30639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22