The Mauritshuis Museum: Tickets

The Mauritshuis Museum FAQs

• Do I need to book tickets in advance for The Mauritshuis Museum?
• Although it isn’t compulsory, we do suggest it, yes. Tickets have time slots on them and queues can form at the ticket office, especially during the peak summer months, so booking online means you can avoid them and enjoy more time inside if you book your time slot.
• Is The Mauritshuis Museum home to the ‘girl with a pearl earring’ painting?
• The Mauritshuis Museum is home to Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, yes!
• Is the Mauritshuis Museum wheelchair accessible?
• Yes, the Mauritshuis Museum is wheelchair accessible.
• Does my ticket for the Mauritshuis Museum also include access to the Prince William V Gallery?
• Yes, your ticket does include access to the Prince William V Gallery.
• Is the Mauritshuis Museum suitable for children?
• Absolutely, the Mauritshuis Museum welcomes children. They also offer free viewing routes are reception for children!

Fun Facts About the Mauritshuis

• Home to Iconic Artworks: The Mauritshuis is most famous for housing Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’. This painting, often dubbed the "Mona Lisa of the North," and by itself, attracts countless visitors to the museum each year.
• Royal Collection Origins: The Mauritshuis's collection began with the Dutch stadtholder William V of Orange, who established his own art collection in the 18th century. The museum itself was founded in 1822 to house this collection.
• Historic Building: The Mauritshuis is housed in a 17th-century mansion that was originally built for Johan Maurits of Nassau-Siegen, the governor of Dutch Brazil. The building was designed by the famous Dutch architects Jacob van Campen and Pieter Post. We feel the building adds to the atmosphere of the museum and enhances the visitor experience!
• Small but Mighty: Despite its relatively small size, the Mauritshuis is home to some of the most important works of Dutch Golden Age painting, including pieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals.
• Two Locations: In addition to the main museum in The Hague, the Mauritshuis has a second location called "Prince William V Gallery." This gallery recreates the experience of 18th-century art viewing, with walls crowded with paintings.
• Unique Acquisition: The museum's acquisition of ‘The Goldfinch’ by Carel Fabritius was a significant event. This small but captivating painting became even more famous after being featured in Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Goldfinch.
• Innovative Lighting: The museum is known for its innovative use of natural light, especially in the Golden Room, where Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is displayed. The lighting was designed to mimic the natural daylight of the Dutch Golden Age.