Stroom, Hague

Stroom, Hague

Stroom in The Hague is a dynamic art center with a multifaceted role in the Dutch and international arts scene. Established in 1990 as an independent foundation, Stroom's name, meaning "current" or "flow," symbolizes energy and movement, reflecting its active engagement in contemporary art.

As a presentation institution, Stroom showcases contemporary art in diverse forms, making it accessible and relevant to a broad audience. This programming approach reflects its commitment to presenting art in various forms and mediums, fostering a rich and diverse cultural experience.

Stroom also plays a critical role in the non-museum art policy of The Hague. This involves developing and implementing strategies for art in public spaces, bridging the gap between art and the urban landscape. This aspect of their work emphasizes bringing art into the everyday lives of people, enhancing public spaces with artistic expressions.

Furthermore, Stroom is dedicated to supporting and stimulating local artists from The Hague. This support is crucial in nurturing the city's artistic community, ensuring that local talents have the resources and opportunities to flourish.

The center operates with the conviction that art can enrich and clarify societal issues and developments. This belief guides their programming, which focuses on connecting art with the city and its urban society, emphasizing art's relevance and impact on community life.

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Stroom on Map

Sight Name: Stroom
Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Hague, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Hague

Create Your Own Walk in Hague

Creating your own self-guided walk in Hague is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Scheveningen Walking Tour

Scheveningen Walking Tour

Originally an independent fishing village, today Scheveningen is one of The Hague's eight districts. With its long beaches loved by both the young and old in all seasons, Scheveningen gets particularly crowded in summer.

Modern as it is, this seaside resort, the most popular in Holland, boasts a great deal of history – stretching all the way back to 1280 – with the locals still...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Hague's Classic Architectural Jewels

Hague's Classic Architectural Jewels

As the third largest metropolis in the Netherlands, The Hague has plenty to offer architecturally discerning travelers. The city is a living proof of a harmonious coexistence between a modern, easy on the eye skyline and a steeped in history downtown. Owing to its fascinating (political) past, The Hague has a plethora of historic buildings associated with worship, governance, royalty and...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The Hague Introduction Walking Tour

The Hague Introduction Walking Tour

While the official capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, The Hague is the country's de facto capital and administrative center.

Little is known about the origin of The Hague as such. What is certain is that it was founded by one of the last counts of the House of Holland, Floris IV, who already owned two residences in the area, but had his eye set on a waterfront property near the pond...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles