About Mauritshuis

A country proud of its rich culture and heritage, the Netherlands will leave you breathless with amazement. Exhibitions and museums are an excellent way of displaying the artistic creativity of the country’s legendary heritage as well as new-forming talent. You don’t want to miss out on a visit to the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague. It will enthrall you with the best artistic works of the Dutch Golden Age painters of the 17th Century.

 

You will get the opportunity to feast your eyes on masterpieces like The Bull (Potter), and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp (Rembrandt), among others. The Mauritshuis is home to more than 200 invaluable paintings by the 17th Century masters. As a homage to these masterpieces, the interior of the museum room is adorned with glittering chandeliers, silk wall coverings, and massive painted ceilings. Try to tear your eyes away from the masterpieces proudly displayed along the walls, so that you can soak in the ambience of the expansive museum hall as well. In addition to its collection of masterpieces, the museum is rich in knowledge which you can partake in one of its Art Workshops, or the library. Allow yourself to indulge in some delicious food at the brasserie located in the Royal Dutch Shell Wing of the museum. You can even bring back home memories of this wonderful experience by shopping for memorabilia from the museum shop.

Must See

  • Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring
  • The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt
  • The Goldfinch by Fabritius 
  • The Bull by Potter 

How to reach

The Mauritshuis is just next to the Parliament buildings in the city center of The Hague. 
The Train lines Sprinter stops near the museum.
Bus lines 22, 24 and 51 pass near the museum.
The Light Rail lines 14 and 9 stops near the museum.

Tips

  • Try to visit the Mauritshuis after 3 pm, on Monday afternoon or on Thursday evening to avoid the crowd. 
  • There is also a cafe and a gift shop 
  • The museum has a cloakroom where you can leave your coat, bag, umbrella.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Free wi-fi is available.
  • Download the museum app which contains information about the floors.
  • Photography is allowed without flash.
  • Visit early during the day time to escape the rush hours.
  • Book tickets online to avoid long queues.

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Monday:           1:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
Tuesday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:     10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Thursday:         10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

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Waiting Time

None, if the crowd is less.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults  - 15.50 EUR
Youth (under the age of 19) -  free
Groups (>15 adults) 14 EUR

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 8.93°C

 

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