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Mauritshuis

Government collection of hundreds of Dutch paintings, with works by Rembrandt & Vermeer.

Plein 29, 2511 CS Den Haag
📞 070 302 3456

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

The Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands is one of the most important art museums in the country. Located in the heart of the city, the museum is housed in a 17th century mansion and is home to a vast collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings from the Golden Age.

The Mauritshuis is best known for its masterpieces by Dutch and Flemish artists such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. The museum also has a number of works by other European masters such as Rubens, Titian, and Murillo.

The museum's most famous painting is Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, which is considered to be one of the most iconic paintings in the world. Other highlights include Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, Hals' The Laughing Cavalier, and Steen's The Milkmaid.

The museum also has an impressive collection of Dutch and Flemish drawings and prints, as well as a selection of sculptures, furniture, and other objects.

Visitors to the Mauritshuis can also enjoy a variety of temporary exhibitions and events, such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours.

The Mauritshuis is the perfect destination for art lovers, as it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the masterpieces of the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age. Whether you're a fan of the old masters or just curious to learn more about Dutch and Flemish art, the Mauritshuis is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. So don't miss out on the opportunity to visit this unique museum and explore its wonderful collection.

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5 stars

Beautiful gallery space with masterpieces abound — Vermeer, Rembrandt, Hals, and many more — all hung well and the gallery space used to perfection. Staff were nice too which is a lovely added bonus. Spent an hour and a half inside but you … More

5 stars

I usually get bored after more than 2 hours in a museum. This one was perfect: marvelous paintings, it is not so big, just 2 floors, not very crowded, it was a delight. We enjoyed it a lot and somehow it is on 1st place when it comes to museums.

4 stars

Interesting art, the museum itself is quite small you can walk through it all in one to two hours. Beautifully decorated interior and well built art collection. While it houses iconic painting like Girl with a Pearl Earring, it does have a lot of colonizer art. More