The Marquises Palace (Het Markiezenhof) is one of the most beautiful examples of a late gothic city palace to be found anywhere in Western Europe. It was built in the late 15^th century, by the famous Flemish master builders Anthonie and Rombout Keldermans as the residential palace of the Lords and Marquises of Bergen op Zoom.

Nowadays the Marquises Palace (Het Markiezenhof) is a museum that also houses the regional archives. The emphasis of the museum and archives is on the history of the town and region of Bergen op Zoom, also housing a museum showing the history of fairground attractions through the ages as well as a special exhibition of international political cartoons.

There is something for everyone at Het Markiezenhof. The halls are much used for recitals, concerts, theatrical performances and films. In addition to this it is also ‘the place to be' in respect of parties and weddings or congresses and business conferences.