Louwman Museum - National Automobile Museum

Step into the history of the automobile

The car is one of the most important inventions of the 19th and 20th centuries. Check out the collection of more than 275 showpieces at the Louwman Museum. And step into the history of progress, innovation and design. With a sense of historical values, an interesting and balanced collection of automobiles has been brought together. All with the aim of painting a clear and fascinating picture of the era.

Every car tells its own story and makes its own unique contribution to history. The collection is housed in The Hague, the city where P.W. Louwman started an import dealership for Dodge and Chrysler automobiles. The museum building was designed by American architect Michael Graves.

More than cars

At the Louwman Museum, you will discover the largest collection of car-related art in the world. Discover the collection of car prints and drawings by Frederick Gordon-Crosby. Posters and posters by the greatest and most famous illustrators and artists. Sculptures and trophies by artists who were inspired by the automobile. Miniatures with a stunning resemblance to the original. And memorabilia such as watches, cigarette holders, bottles, plates and much more.

Tours

From James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 to the first Toyota ever. During a guided tour, the Louwman Museum will tell you all about our collection, in Dutch, English and German. You can do this individually or with a group. You can book four different tours at The Louwman Museum, ranging from 60 to 90 minutes.

Audiotour

The Louwman Museum offers a free audio tour. It is available in six languages, and can be listened to directly on Spotify. In the museum, you will find the tracks from the episodes of the audio tour on the boards near the museum exhibits.