Museum
Mauritshuis
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The Mauritshuis is a compact yet world-class museum housed in a 17th-century palace on the Hofvijver pond. Its intimate setting allows visitors to get up close to masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and other Dutch Golden Age painters. The collection includes Vermeer's iconic 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', Rembrandt's 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp', and works by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, and Carel Fabritius. The museum's elegant rooms with period furnishings provide a sense of how the art was originally displayed. The Mauritshuis is a must-visit for art lovers, offering a concentrated dose of Dutch masterpieces in a serene atmosphere.
Don't miss
- See Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' up close
- Admire Rembrandt's 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'
- View Carel Fabritius's 'The Goldfinch'
- Explore the intimate period rooms with original furnishings
- Visit the museum shop for unique art-inspired souvenirs
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mauritshuis
You can visit Mauritshuis on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inThe Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local4.6★ · 117 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Best full dayThe Hague Private Walking Tour with a Local4.2★ · 29 travelers2-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$64 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Guided City Tour of The Hague & Mauritshuis Museum Entry4.8★ · 18 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$99 per personSee dates →More attractions in The Hague