Mauritshuis - Museum

The Mauritshuis in The Hague is a royal picture gallery with almost 800 works, mainly from the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age. The museum stands on the Hofvijver, next to the Binnenhof.

What can you expect at the Mauritshuis?

• History: The building was built in 1636 to 1641 for Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, designed by Jacob van Campen and Pieter Post. It became a museum in 1822. After renovation and expansion it reopened in June 2014.
• Latest: From 24 August to 20 September 2026 the museum was closed for alterations. Girl with a Pearl Earring spent five weeks on show in Osaka and has been back in her usual place since early October.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Mauritshuis are:
  • Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.
  • View of Delft by Vermeer, around 1660.
  • The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius from 1654.
  • The Young Bull by Paulus Potter from 1647.
  • The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt from 1632.

Practical information

• Facilities: There is a café and a museum shop. It is best to book your visit online.
• Surroundings: Nearby are Escher in Het Paleis and the information centre on the Binnenhof renovation.

The Mauritshuis is an intimate museum full of world-famous masterpieces.

Furthermore Mauritshuis is near the following sights: Binnenhof (±150 m), Escher in Het Paleis (±300 m), Prison Gate (±300 m), Museum Meermanno (±500 m) & The Hague: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle (±550 m).

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For information

Korte Vijverberg 8, Den Haag
tel. +31 703 023 456 
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