Our museum is almost 200 years old. However, the roots of the collection go even deeper. The core of our collection consists of the paintings that King William I inherited from his father, Stadtholder William V. The king donated those paintings to the new State of the Netherlands at the beginning of the 19th century. They formed the foundation for our collection. Since then, many collectors have contributed to the expansion of our collection by means of donations and bequests.
Our activities benefit from every donation, no matter how large or small. A multitude of uses can be imagined in order to suitably utilise your gift. There are also attractive fiscal opportunities which we will be happy to discuss with you. If you would like to make a donation, please do so via the ‘Donate from the Netherlands’ page on this website.
Why your support is indispensable
It seems obvious that the Mauritshuis collection will always be preserved. Art is however always vulnerable. This most certainly applies to our works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Rubens and the other great masters of 17th-century painting. A great deal of money is needed every year to keep the collection in top condition for visitors like you.
The Mauritshuis is so much more than just a repository for our high-quality art collection. We also pay a lot of attention to the presentation of the collection. In addition, we also do research and restoration work. And we make sure that everyone will feel at home with us. Would you like to help?
The following are a few projects that you could possibly contribute to:
Optimal Framing
The right frame makes a painting stand out so much better. Appropriate old frames are not always available. For that reason, we often commission the production of expensive replicas of originals from the 16th or 17th century. Would you like to know which paintings need a new frame? If so, please contact us.
Research and Restoration
Is it a real Rembrandt? Where does the blue colour in Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer come from? What changes did the painter make in later phases? Our curators and restorers are constantly searching for answers to these and other questions. In this way, we continue to learn more and more about painters, their techniques and the times they lived in. Check out our ‘Restorations and Research’ page for stories about our most recent research and restorations.
Learning from art
The more we learn about art, the more ‘alive’ it becomes. When we know the stories each painting has to tell. That’s how our love for and our interest in art grows. And that’s why the Mauritshuis invests so much time, money and energy in education. Would you like to help enthuse our children and youths?
Donation with tax benefits
All contributions are welcome. Your donation to the Mauritshuis is deductible from your income tax as a 'personal allowance' within the applicable limits.
The most optimal tax benefits apply to periodic gifts spread over five calendar years. That way, the donation is fully deductible from income tax. You have the option of having the gift recorded through a notary public or by means of a written agreement with the Mauritshuis. We will be happy to advise you on this. Would you like to find out more about the tax consequences? If so, please take a look at the donation page of the tax authorities.
Make a donation
Would you like to make a donation now? You can do so by clicking the button below. Or you can make your donation via account number NL02 ABNA 0516425129 in the name of the Stichting Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis te Den Haag.
Named Fund
Would you like to contribute to our projects while giving substance to your personal passion? A Mauritshuis Named Fund might be what you are looking for.
If, for example, you would like to bring more children into contact with painting, you could support educational projects with your own Named Fund. Or, if you are fascinated by the restoration of our paintings, you could support the research projects conducted by our restoration studio.
In the case of a Named Fund, we jointly determine the application of your donation and the name of your fund. A Named Fund can be established starting at €50,000. This is possible through a donation (through a one-time gift or a periodic donation), but also through your will. You can find out more about the available options in our program brochure.
We would love to hear from you!
Johan Maurits Compagnie
The Johan Maurits Compagnie Foundation was created in 2002 and manages an initial capital. The proceeds from this fund are used to support the Mauritshuis in general and the following goals in particular:
- Publications
- Educational projects
- Smaller exhibitions and presentations
- Improvement of the interior (frames, showcases, lighting)
- Special restorations and equipment acquisition (microscopes and infrared cameras)
Board of Directors
The board of the Johan Maurits Compagnie Foundation consists of:
- L.C.E. van Tets–van Tienhoven, voorzitter
- R. Vellekoop, penningmeester/ voorzitter beleggingscommissie
- T.A. Leysen, lid
- R.V.M. Ruding-Hekking, lid
Bequest to the Mauritshuis
The core of the collection consists of the paintings that King William I inherited from his father, the Stadtholder Prince William V. The King donated the works to the new State of the Netherlands at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then, many collectors have contributed to the expansion of our collection of masterpieces by means of monetary donations and bequests in the form of art works.
We still regularly receive bequests or inheritances from people who care about the Mauritshuis. Thanks to these contributions, it is possible to conduct research, organise exhibitions and expand our collection with new paintings.
We would like to make it possible for today’s visitors, as well as those of the future to enjoy our museum. You can help us do so by including the Mauritshuis in your will. Every gift is very much welcome, whether small or large. We would be very happy to arrange a personal meeting to determine what your contribution could mean for the museum. You're very welcome!
We would be happy to send you our brochure by post.
