Mauritshuis
Quick Facts
- Location
- Netherlands, The Hague
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 13:00-18:00 · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · The Visit page lists two buildings: the Mauritshuis on Plein, Monday 13:00-18:00 and Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 with last entry 30 minutes before close, and the Prince William V Gallery on Buitenhof, closed Monday and printed as 12 am - 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday, which on the face of it reads as noon to five. Holiday hours are flagged separately, and the museum is cashless, taking debit card, credit card or phone at the till.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults: EUR 21 for the Mauritshuis, EUR 8.50 for the Prince William V Gallery, EUR 24 for the combo ticket · Child: Youth under 19 go free at both buildings · The museum asks everyone to buy a ticket and a time slot online, discount card holders included, to guarantee entry; once inside, visitors may stay as long as they like.
- Address
- Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands
- Coordinates
- 52.0800, 4.0890
Introduction
Mauritshuis is a world-class art museum in The Hague, Netherlands. Housed in a 17th-century Dutch Classical mansion, it centers on Dutch Golden Age painting — highlights include Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson, plus works by Fabritius, Steen and de Hooch — the best museum for Dutch Golden Age painting. Built 1636-1641 for John Maurice of Nassau in Dutch Classical style by Jacob van Campen, with refined interiors. The collection of ~800 paintings centers on the Dutch Golden Age (17th century) — highlights include Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665, "the Mona Lisa of the North"), Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp (1632) and self-portraits, Fabritius's The Goldfinch, Steen's genre scenes. The museum was renovated and expanded 2012-2014. Visiting to admire Vermeer and Rembrandt's Dutch Golden Age masterworks up close in a refined 17th-century mansion is an elegant, profound art experience in The Hague.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 13:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
The Visit page lists two buildings: the Mauritshuis on Plein, Monday 13:00-18:00 and Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 with last entry 30 minutes before close, and the Prince William V Gallery on Buitenhof, closed Monday and printed as 12 am - 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday, which on the face of it reads as noon to five. Holiday hours are flagged separately, and the museum is cashless, taking debit card, credit card or phone at the till.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults: EUR 21 for the Mauritshuis, EUR 8.50 for the Prince William V Gallery, EUR 24 for the combo ticket |
|---|---|
| Child | Youth under 19 go free at both buildings |
| Student | Students pay EUR 13.50 or EUR 2.50; a CJP card holder pays EUR 13 or EUR 2.50 |
| Senior | This page sets no senior band, so older visitors pay the adult price |
| Free Admission | Groups from 15 adults pay EUR 18.50 or EUR 5.75, and Mauritshuis Friends, Museum Card, Vriendenloterij VIP, Rembrandt Society, ICOM and Ooievaarspas holders enter both free |
The museum asks everyone to buy a ticket and a time slot online, discount card holders included, to guarantee entry; once inside, visitors may stay as long as they like.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Mauritshuis?
Monday: 13:00-18:00; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; The Visit page lists two buildings: the Mauritshuis on Plein, Monday 13:00-18:00 and Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 with last entry 30 minutes before close, and the Prince William V Gallery on Buitenhof, closed Monday and printed as 12 am - 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday, which on the face of it reads as noon to five. Holiday hours are flagged separately, and the museum is cashless, taking debit card, credit card or phone at the till.
How much is the admission for Mauritshuis?
Adult: Adults: EUR 21 for the Mauritshuis, EUR 8.50 for the Prince William V Gallery, EUR 24 for the combo ticket; Child: Youth under 19 go free at both buildings; Student: Students pay EUR 13.50 or EUR 2.50; a CJP card holder pays EUR 13 or EUR 2.50; Senior: This page sets no senior band, so older visitors pay the adult price; Free Admission: Groups from 15 adults pay EUR 18.50 or EUR 5.75, and Mauritshuis Friends, Museum Card, Vriendenloterij VIP, Rembrandt Society, ICOM and Ooievaarspas holders enter both free; The museum asks everyone to buy a ticket and a time slot online, discount card holders included, to guarantee entry; once inside, visitors may stay as long as they like.
Any practical tips for visiting Mauritshuis?
Girl with a Pearl Earring is the highlight — don't miss it. Rent audio guide for Vermeer and Rembrandt context.
How long should I spend at Mauritshuis?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
