Mauritshuis

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: Beside the Hofvijver, 10 minutes from Den Haag Centraal.
• Tickets: Book online.
• Size: A compact museum; 1.5–2 hours is enough.

The story of the Mauritshuis

The Mauritshuis was built in the 17th century as the home of Count John Maurice of Nassau. Since 1822 it has housed the Royal Picture Gallery.

Its small but outstanding collection includes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "View of Delft", Rembrandt's "Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp", and Carel Fabritius' "The Goldfinch".

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Small museum: go early.
• See "Girl with a Pearl Earring" first, before crowds.
• Combine with the Binnenhof view across the pond.

What's around the Mauritshuis

• BinnenhofNext door.
• HofvijverPond in front of the museum.
• Gallery Prince William VHistoric painting gallery nearby.
• Lange VoorhoutElegant tree-lined avenue.

Questions travellers ask