Plan your visit

Visit the museum for a surprisingly enjoyable and informative experience. Be fascinated by intriguing stories and objects that illustrate the history of tax and customs in the Netherlands.

Exhibitions

In permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum offers a themed, interactive journey of discovery through the history of Dutch taxes and the world of customs – an adventure for young and old alike!

Collection

Explore the museum’s special collection of paintings, silverworks, official dress and uniforms, objects used by smugglers, measuring and weighing instruments, prints, drawings, photos and unique documents.

About the museum

The Tax & Customs Museum was founded in 1937 to teach students of the National Tax Academy about the history of taxes. Through its collection, exhibitions, educational programmes and activities for visitors, the museum offers today a cultural-history adventure for young and old alike.