Paleis Het Loo

Museum Paleis Het Loo is one of the most popular museums in the Netherlands. Changing needs, new aspirations and necessary maintenance make that the time has come for renovations, renewal and improvements! From January 2018
Paleis Het Loo will be radically renovated to address essential maintenance. At the same time, this opportunity will be taken to improve and expand visitor facilities.

RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
Paleis Het Loo is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. Today, more than 30 years since Paleis Het Loo was opened as a museum, major maintenance is essential. The maintenance includes replacing technical installations, climate control systems and removing asbestos. Simultaneously with this major renovation, an underground expansion to Paleis Het Loo will be undertaken. An expansion will provide more space for temporary exhibitions and public facilities and the substantial collection can be presented in a better way to the museum visitors. Are you curious about the design of the new Paleis Het Loo? Watch the video on www.paleishetloo.com/renovation

THE ARCHITECT
After a careful and thorough procedure, the architect selection committee of Paleis Het Loo has unanimously chosen the design put forward by Dikkie Scipio, KAAN Architecten from Rotterdam. Their ambitious design, inspired by the layout and dimensions of the palace, logically incorporates all of the required facilities and spaces while expressing a grandeur appropriate for a leading museum.

PALEIS HET LOO IN 2021
The renewed, renovated and improved palace is finished in 2021. Visitors are treated to a warm reception in a regal setting. The House of Orange and the Junior Palace present engaging visuals and information, the palace rooms will have been
completely renovated and the temporary exhibition space has its first presentation. The gardens, stables and palace will once again be a unified and compelling whole. Museum Paleis Het Loo is ready for the future, To keep track of where we are on the construction watch www.paleishetloo.com/renovation/timeline/ to see where we are. With interesting videos during the timeline.

THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY WORRIES
‘The Garden of Earthly Worries’, with four monumental contemporary art works designed by the Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind. It’s the first time that contemporary art is on show in the garden of Paleis Het Loo. Conceived as a sculptural and conceptual counterpoint to the ordered beauty of the palace garden; the gardens of the 17th century represent a perceived paradise, man’s perfection of nature. But, due to technology and human intervention, our
current planet is rapidly changing. A must see at Paleis Het Loo and a platform for climat change discussion.

About Daniel Libeskind
Studio Libeskind in New York is an international architectural practice known for the design of museums and other cultural and public buildings throughout the world, including the Jewish Museum Berlin and the master plan for the reconstruction of the World Trade Center in New York. Daniel Libeskind is also designer of the Dutch Holocaust Memorial of Names in Amsterdam, which is in design. He has held a large number of chairs and has received many prizes for his work.

More information on paleishetloo.com/see-do

Opening times
In 2021 the gardens, stables and restaurants are open from April 3 to September 26. 

Catering
Paleis Het Loo has a number of places for refreshments, each with its unique atmosphere and special view.  Restaurant Balzaal overlooks the King's garden and the grand café Prins Hendrik Garage has a marvelous view over the Stables Square. More information and online booking: paleishetloo.com/plan-your-visit/groups.

Wheelchairs / walking frames
The gardens and stables are wheelchair accessible, groups are advised to make a reservation: sales@paleishetloo.nl

Parking en shuttle service
Parking and getting of only at car park: Amersfoortseweg.
Shuttle car available from the stables to the gardens: € 1.00 p.p. for a return ticket.

For more information and reservations
Please contact group reservations: sales@paleishetloo.nl or phone +31 (0)55 577 24 48.