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.
Please note: On June 29th, Dutch Veterans Day will be organized in the center of The Hague. We recommend scheduling fifteen minutes extra to reach the museum.
More about the Mauritshuis and the Prince William V Gallery
- Direct to
- Opening hours
- Address and directions
- Prepare for your visit
- Accessibility
- Practical information
- Mauritshuis app
- Families
- Groups
- Schools
- Brasserie Mauritshuis
- Shop
- Day trip to The Hague
- Newsletter
Opening hours
Would you like to visit the Mauritshuis and Prince William V Gallery in The Hague?
You’re very welcome; every day of the week, almost all year round.
Don't forget to check our special opening hours on holidays.
Mauritshuis
Monday 1 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Prince William V Gallery
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Sunday 12 am - 5 pm
Tickets and prices
To be guaranteed entry to the museum, we recommend buying your ticket and time slot online, even if you have a discount card or Friends Pass. Once inside, you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
If you would prefer to avoid the crowds, please visit the Mauritshuis after 15.00 hours. For more detailed information about quiet times, please contact us at (+31 (0) 70 302 3456 or send an email to mail@mauritshuis.nl).
Mauritshuis
| Adults | € 19,50 |
| Youth (under the age of 19) | Free |
| Groups (> 15 people) | € 17,50 |
| ICOM, Museum Card, Vriendenloterij VIP-card, Rembrandt Sociëty, Friends of the Mauritshuis | Free |
| CJP, Studentcard | € 12,50 |
| Ooievaarspas | Free once a year, 50% discount for additional visits |
Tickets
Address and directions
Where to find us?
The Mauritshuis is located in the most beautiful spot in The Hague. It is situated in the historical city centre, adjacent to the Binnenhof, surrounded by the many restaurants and terraces on the bustling Plein. Parking is available within 100 metres from the entrance, and the Central Station is only a 10-minute walk away.
Mauritshuis
Plein 29
2501 CM The Hague
070 302 3456
Mail@mauritshuis.nl
The Prince William V Gallery is located on the other side of the Binnenhof, a mere five-minute walk from the Mauritshuis. This special museum is part of the Mauritshuis and is home to the work of more than 150 old masters. The Gallery shares an entrance with the Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort.
Prince William V Gallery
Buitenhof 33
2513 AH The Hague
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.
Mauritshuis at home
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 and accessibility
Practical information for visitors
We would like you to enjoy a safe and pleasant visit to the Mauritshuis. To facilitate this, we have prepared a short list of handy tips.
Taking pictures
You are free to take pictures in the Mauritshuis. In fact, we would love you to remember and share the experience of your visit. Did you take beautiful pictures? Please tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
To ensure the safety of the art, we do however request that you turn off the flash and leave your tripod or selfie stick at home.
Filming is not permitted during normal visiting hours in the Mauritshuis. You can however apply for a filming permit.
Coats and bags
The use of our cloakroom is free for coats, bags and umbrellas, but you can also use the lockers. You will need a 50 cent coin to close the locker; it will be returned afterwards. Would you prefer to keep your jacket or bag with you? It is possible under certain circ*mstances. This does not apply to umbrellas and bags larger than A4 format.
Luggage
Unfortunately, we cannot store suitcases, trolleys, fold-up bicycles and other luggage in our cloakroom. If you need to store larger items during your visit, we recommend that you use the luggage lockers at The Hague Central Station. The Mauritshuis is only a 10-minute walk from the station.
Food and Beverages
Has our art stirred your appetite? If so, why not enjoy a bite at the Brasserie Mauritshuis? Our menu offers modern (lunch) dishes inspired by the paintings in our museum and are prepared with fresh home-grown ingredients. You can also enjoy a drink or coffee with a traditional delicacy from The Hague in the Brasserie.
It is not permitted to consume food or beverages in the Mauritshuis. Please remember not to take your water bottle inside.
Visiting with babies and young children
Art is for everyone; so, the Mauritshuis is also great fun for (very) young people. We provide excellent facilities for museum visits with babies and young children. There is a special baby-changing area in the rest-rooms in the foyer to change your baby’s nappies. Breastfeeding is allowed throughout the museum.
Do you need a quiet place for feeding, lactating and/or changing? Our team will be happy to show you the way to our lactation room. Buggies and prams are obviously allowed in the museum.
Pets
Service dogs are welcome, but other pets are not allowed in.
Lost and found
So inspired by our museum that you left something behind? If so, please contact us at 070 302 3456 or by email at mail@mauritshuis.nl. We also use iLost, on this website so you can see the objects we have found in the museum.
Museum Card
You can visit the Mauritshuis and the Gallery for free upon display of your Museum Card (formerly Museumjaarkaart). We do recommend booking your (free) tickets in advance.
Buy a Museum Card
We sell Museum Cards at the Mauritshuis box office. The Museum Card is valid with immediate effect on the day of purchase. We do not sell Museum Cards at the Prince William V Gallery.
Register your Museum Card
When you buy a Museum Card at the Mauritshuis, you will also receive a temporary card. This card is valid for 31 days and it can be used for a maximum of five museum visits. If you register your card on the Museumvereniging website, you will receive your Museum Card within five days. You can use your Museum Card for an unlimited number of museum visits.
Lost Museum Card
Have you lost your Museum Card? If so, please contact the Museumvereniging. They will block your card and send you a new one.
klantenservice@museumkaart.nl
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.
Learn more about the Mauritshuis app
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.
Plan your family visit Children's activities at home
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.
View all options for schools
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.
Take a look at the menu
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.
Go to the Mauritshuis Webshop
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.
Our tips for a day trip to The Hague
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