Plan your visit
Visit the Mauritshuis The Hague
The Mauritshuis is located in the centre of The Hague, the historical and political heart of the Netherlands. A small world-class museum with a formidable collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings from the 17th century; the golden age of this type of art. The museum consists of two striking historical buildings: the Mauritshuis, a city palace on the Plein in The Hague and the Prince William V Gallery at the Buitenhof.
In the Mauritshuis, you’ll discover iconic masterpieces, such as the Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer and the Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world to our museum every year.
Due to crowds, we strongly recommend buying your ticket and time slot online. That way you are guaranteed entry to the museum.
Prepare for your visit
Would you like to prepare your visit to the Mauritshuis? Use the museum map to find your way around before your visit.
Are you a wheelchair user, support worker/attendant or do you have impaired hearing? This preparation guide offers useful information and tips to help you prepare for your visit.
At home in the Mauritshuis
You can also experience the entire Mauritshuis collection from the comfort of your own home with our online programming. From Vermeer's world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring to the delightful Still life with cheese, almonds and pretzels by Peeters, and from The Bull by Potter to Rembrandt's last self-portrait.
Accessibility
Everyone is welcome at the Mauritshuis and Prince William V Gallery, whether you come alone or in a group, on foot or in a wheelchair. Our experienced team is always ready to assist you.
Physical or sensory impairment
Are you a wheelchair user, do you have difficulty walking or do you have a sensory impairment? We always take this into account. Supervisors/attendants enjoy free entry. Take a look at some of the other things we do to make your visit as smooth and as pleasant as possible.
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. Decide for yourself what you want to see! Choose any one of our theme tours or decide what you want to know about each painting. Get to know Rembrandt better, take a fresh look at the Girl with a Pearl Earring, or surprise yourself with the many hidden stories.
Families
Planning a fun day with the children in The Hague? Visit the Mauritshuis!
Children chose us as one of the best museums in the Netherlands for children, and we are proud of that. You will find world-famous paintings that are just as fun, exciting, beautiful and cool for children as they are for adults in the Mauritshuis.
Besides enjoying the works of art, you’ll find exploring our city palace an adventure in itself. The sparkling chandeliers and colourful ceiling paintings will transport you to another world. And: our entry fee is free up to the age of 18!
Start to get in the mood with the whole family now! That’s guaranteed with our online kids’ activities. Watch the videos of Maurits Mouse, enjoy exciting search and action assignments, print out a colouring page or view our digital collection.
Groups
Enjoying world-famous art with others is an unforgettable experience. Groups are therefore very welcome at the Mauritshuis in The Hague.
Would you like to organise a tour yourself? Avoid long waiting times by booking your group visit well in advance.
Schools
The best way to discover art, as a student, is to encounter it face to face. The Mauritshuis is therefore the museum par excellence for CKV students. Every work of art tells its own story: What makes Girl with a Pearl Earring so special? And how did Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Jan Steen actually become so famous? Why are so many people depicted in the nude? No question is too crazy, no answer is missed, all the secrets of the masters are unravelled.
Brasserie Mauritshuis
Brasserie Mauritshuis, where hospitality has been elevated into an art form, is situated in the very centre of The Hague. Our menu offers modern (lunch) dishes inspired by the paintings in our museum, and prepared with fresh home-grown ingredients. You can also enjoy a drink or a coffee with a traditional delicacy from The Hague. It's the perfect way to start or end your visit to the Mauritshuis.
The Brasserie has its own entrance on the Plein and is open daily:
- Monday from 12.30 to 18.00 hours
- Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 hours.
For groups starting from five people, please make a reservation by calling 070 302 3480 or sending an email to brasserie@mauritshuis.nl. If you're with less than five people there is no reservation needed and you're free to take a seat anywhere you want.
Shop
A beautiful art book, a special gift or an extraordinary postcard: Take the Mauritshuis treasures home from the Mauritshuis shop. The shop is located in the foyer and has the same opening hours as the museum. You don’t need an entry ticket to enter the shop.
You can also order any of the articles from our online shop.
Day trip to The Hague
The Hague is one of the most beautiful historical cities in the Netherlands. A day trip to The Hague is a perfect outing for everyone. There is always something exciting to see, experience, taste or admire.
Start your discovery of the rest of The Hague from the Mauritshuis. Thanks to the location of our museum, it’s easy to reach the beach and dunes in no time at all; or you could just stroll around in our bustling shopping streets. Time for a break? There are many fine terraces, restaurants and hotels in the historical city centre.
