Nationaal Archief

The National Archives is the “memory of the Netherlands.” It houses nearly a thousand years of our country’s history, preserved in millions of documents, maps, drawings, and photographs. Although it is primarily a research institution, the National Archives features a modern and interactive public space. Impressive thematic exhibitions showcase the most unique and fragile items from its treasure trove. From the original “Plakkaat van Verlatinghe” to pivotal documents about the colonial past and World War II, here you literally come face to face with the sources that have shaped our society.