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Museum · Haia, Holanda Meridional
Mauritshuis
Museum of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish painting in a palace by the Hofvijver. It houses the Moça com Brinco de Pérola and the Vista de Delft by Vermeer, and A Lição de Anatomia do Dr. Tulp by Rembrandt.
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About Mauritshuis
The Mauritshuis is a small museum with a top‑quality collection of 17th‑century Dutch and Flemish painting, the so‑called Golden Age. It has operated as a museum since 1822, in a palace built between 1633 and 1644 beside the Binnenhof, with its façade facing the Hofvijver lake.
The most sought‑after piece is Girl with a Pearl Earring, by Johannes Vermeer. The same collection includes View of Delft, also by Vermeer; The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt; The Bull, by Paulus Potter; and The Goldfinch, by Carel Fabritius. The rooms are small and get crowded at peak times.
The same combined ticket includes the Galerij Prins Willem V, on the other side of the Binnenhof, in the Buitenhof. It is an 18th‑century gallery with paintings hung side by side up to the ceiling, as was done at the time, and is considered the first museum open to the public in the Netherlands.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow 1½ to 2 hours at the Mauritshuis. Add another 30–45 minutes for the Galerij Prins Willem V.
Best time
Right at opening time or late in the afternoon, when the rooms are quieter. The museum recommends buying a timed ticket online, even for those with discounts. On Mondays it opens later: check before you go.
How to get there
It is on the Plein in the historic centre, about a 10‑minute walk from Den Haag Centraal. Coming from Delft, the tram that links the two cities stops close to the centre.
Tip
The museum does not accept cash: bring a card. After your visit, go out to the shore of the Hofvijver and view the building from outside, with the Binnenhof beside it. View of Delft is more interesting if you include Delft on the same itinerary.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mauritshuis
Where is the Girl with a Pearl Earring?
At the Mauritshuis in Haia, which owns the painting. Vermeer's painting is part of the permanent collection and is usually on display. On rare loans it may leave the museum: check before you go.
Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?
The museum recommends buying online with a timed entry to guarantee admission. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like.
Do young people have to pay admission?
Visitors under 19 are admitted free, according to the museum's rule. Check before you go.