Palace of National Industry

In the mid-1820s, another wing, created by architect Nicolas Roget, was attached to accommodate industrial exhibitions sponsored by King William I of the Netherlands.

[4] It was an extensive building featuring two wings extending outward to create a courtyard facing the street, separated from the roadway by a railing.

[5] The Palace of Industry exhibited a collection of all improved tools and machines in agriculture, commerce, and science, where visitors could view the newest patents along with many intriguing models.

[1] The Palace of Industry was designed to complement the Royal Museums by providing a venue for exhibitions that highlighted technological progress and artistic achievements.

[7] The Royal Academy of Fine Arts was transferred to the basement of the Palace of Industry in 1835, facing numerous closures due to the impacts of various wars.