Welcome Tour Operators & Travel Trade colleagues! The Mauritshuis is the home of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring. Besides this famous painting, you will also find Vermeer's View of Delft, Fabritius' Goldfinch and no fewer than eleven paintings by Rembrandt, including the Anatomy lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp and his last self-portrait. And all that in the atmosphere of a 17th-century city palace.
Intimate World-class Museum
There are many good reasons why the Mauritshuis is one of the best art museums in the world. Our collection consists exclusively of the highlights of 17th century Dutch and Flemish art and the authentic décor alone makes it well worth a visit. Located in the historical city centre of The Hague, adjacent to the Binnenhof, we can be reached within 45 minutes from Amsterdam, Schiphol and Rotterdam.
Please come and discover the Mauritshuis for yourself!
- Stand face to face with Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.
- And experience no fewer than 11 paintings by Rembrandt.
- Imagine yourself in another world in this 17th-century city palace.
- Visit the museum in approximately one to one-and-a-half hours.
- Our museum is conveniently located in the city centre of The Hague, adjacent to the medieval Binnenhof.
- The Mauritshuis is only 45 minutes away from Amsterdam, Schiphol and Rotterdam.
- Easily accessible by public transport, car and touringcar.
Collaboration
A city like The Hague - full of rich history and located between Amsterdam and Rotterdam - is the perfect destination for a day trip. The Hague brings together the past, present and future, nature and culture, and bustle and peace. We highly recommend the Mauritshuis to visitors from all over the world as a museum where they can enjoy world-famous masterpieces.
In 2019, we welcomed almost half a million national and international visitors to our museum. We owe this high number of visitors to our pleasant service, as well as the excellent cooperation with tour operators, OTAs and DMCs. We are always open to new partnerships and collaborations. In this way, we hope to introduce as many people as possible to our 'Triple AAA' collection.
Voucher Agreement
Our voucher agreement offers many advantages. This is obviously also an option for tour operators at the Mauritshuis. It makes your visit to the Mauritshuis exclusive, affordable and easy. We ask tour operators to provide at least 1,200 visitors a year to qualify for a voucher agreement.
Our voucher agreement offers the following benefits:
- Special rates
- Free entry for one guide per 15 visitors
- The option of a private tour guide
- Prior reservation of a visit
- Various payment methods, including payment by voucher or invoice
Groups are obviously also very welcome, even if the minimum number of visitors cannot be met. We are always ready to help you make your wishes come true.
For more detailed information or collaboration, please contact us at +31 (0)70 302 3435 or trade@mauritshuis.nl.
OTA – Free Independent Travel (FIT) agreement
FIT sales partners can sell tickets with a start time directly via an API connection. For more detailed information or for a collaboration, please contact us at +31 (0)70 302 3435 or trade@mauritshuis.nl.
Practical information
Mauritshuis app
You’ll be amazed by the Mauritshuis. Your visit to the Mauritshuis will be even more entertaining and educational with our free Mauritshuis app. You can use the app to take a number of different tours through the museum, or decide for yourself what you want to know about each painting.
The Mauritshuis app can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play. The app is available in Dutch and English.
A tour of the highlights of our collection is also available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), and Japanese.
Audio Tour
We also offer a simple audio tour for tour operators. The one-hour tour focuses on the highlights of our rich collection. The audio tour is available free of charge to tour operators and is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin) and Japanese.
Would you like to book an audio tour? Please make your reservation at least two weeks prior to your visit by sending an email to trade@mauritshuis.nl.
Guided Tours
Our guided tours are the best way to experience the Mauritshuis collection. Our team of tour guides and experts offers various options to ensure an unforgettable experience.
Would you prefer to bring your own guide? This is also possible with a group of up to 15 persons per guide. The whisper system is mandatory from 2021. If you do not have a whisper system, there is an option to borrow one from the Mauritshuis. Should you wish to make use of our tour guide or if you prefer to use your own guide, please let us know no later than 2 weeks prior to your visit via trade@mauritshuis.nl.
Exclusive Packages
Our exclusive guided tours and small-scale visits are the best way to experience the Mauritshuis collection. Our team of tour guides and experts offers various options to ensure an unforgettable, completely tailor-made experience. This could include, for example, a special museum visit during the day or in the evening. Or you could reserve the entire museum exclusively for one group.
We like to think along with you. Please feel free to contact us at +31(0)70 302 3435 or trade@mauritshuis.nl to find out more about your options for an exclusive visit.
The Hague
The Hague: close to the sea, close to history. The Hague is home to democracy, the royal family and international justice. These ingredients, which make this city so unique, also create the close bond between the past, the present and the future. The Hague radiates a vibrant culture thanks to its countless museums, theme parks, bars and restaurants. In addition, everyone also appreciates the city’s long sandy beaches.
Our Exhibitions
In addition to the permanent collection of world-famous works of art, we also organise temporary exhibitions throughout the year. That way, the Mauritshuis remains a place for inspiration, discovery and admiration.
Brasserie Mauritshuis
Brasserie Mauritshuis is the perfect place to enjoy culinary works of art before, during or after a visit to the Mauritshuis. We offer tour operator groups exclusive packages of contemporary dishes that are mainly prepared with local ingredients. The menu is inspired by the works of art in the museum.
We can accommodate groups of up to 30 people in Brasserie Mauritshuis. Would you be interested in an exclusive package? If so, please contact us at +31(0) 70 302 3435 or by email at trade@mauritshuis.nl.
Image Bank
Would you like to find out more about the Mauritshuis, the Prince William V Gallery and our collection? Then why not take a look at our image bank?
You can download high-resolution images free of charge from this archive. Please make sure that the correct credit lines are transferred when using it. The images may not be used for commercial purposes.
