Special guided tours from October 2015 until the end of January 2016

As of October 2015 you can go on several special guided tours of the premises of the House of Representatives, which are given in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the House. Until the end of January 2016 you can join these guided tours, which have three different themes. Make sure to book on time, because the number of places on the tours is limited.

Please note: the tours are given in Dutch only!

Three thematic tours

1. More than the Plenary Hall

The House of Representatives is so much more than just the Plenary Hall you see on television. This tour will take you through 200 years of history of the premises of the House of Representatives. Doors that normally remain closed will open on this tour. For instance, you will visit the so-called Proceedings Room (Handelingenkamer), the library of the former Ministry of Justice, and the Stadholder's Room, where Henk Kamp and Wouter Bos conducted the negotiations on the formation of a new Cabinet in 2012. It was once the study and reception room of stadholder Willem V.

2. Take a look behind the scenes

On this tour you will take a look behind the scenes of the House of Representatives: What does it take to make the House function? Who are these people who gather in the House of Representatives? As of 1815, thousands of people have had a seat in the House of Representatives, with the provinces always playing a major part. You will learn more about this on this tour of several special locations in the House of Representatives.

3. The House of Representatives on screen

This tour will show you how the House of Representatives is portrayed in the media. You will visit the control room and the tv studio. You will also visit the press tower, where journalists have their work rooms. If you are in luck, parliamentary reporters will share their experiences with you and tell you about their work.

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Staten-Generaal 1815 – 2015 - 200th anniversary

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