Mauritshuis Museum Ticket in The Hague

Discover Johan Maurits's,
Splendid Private Collection

The Mauritshuis Museum was built in 1681 by Johan Maurits, the Governor-General of the Netherlands, to house his private collection. It was sold to the Dutch government in 1822 and opened as a national art museum. It currently houses approximately 800 works. You can admire works by leading Dutch Golden Age painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals, as well as works from other European countries, including Flanders, Germany, and Italy.

Collection & Exhibition Information

Collection

• Rembrandt: 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp', 'Self-Portrait', etc.
• Vermeer: 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', 'View of Delft', etc.
• Frans Hals: 'The Laughing Cavalier', 'Portrait of the Wuyts Family', etc.
• Fabritius: 'The Goldfinch'
• Jan Steen: 'The Drunkard'
• Pieter van Laer: 'The Milkmaid'

Exhibitions
The Mauritshuis Museum regularly holds various exhibitions.

• Permanent Exhibition: A permanent exhibition showcasing masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age
• Special Exhibitions: Special exhibitions focusing on specific painters or themes