Mauritshuis

The Hague's treasure trove of Dutch Golden Age paintings, home to Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and masterpieces by Rembrandt.

The Mauritshuis is a 17th-century mansion beside the Binnenhof in The Hague. It is not large, but its collection is outstanding. Highlights include Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and 'View of Delft,' Rembrandt's 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' and Fabritius' 'The Goldfinch.' Admission is about €20, and advance booking is recommended. It is about a 25-minute train ride from Rotterdam.

Opening hours

Monday 1:00–6:00 PM; Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Art · Vermeer · Golden age

Nearby sights

Binnenhof
Lange Voorhout
Escher in The Palace
De Passage
Prince William V Gallery
Prison Gate Museum
Grote Kerk (St. James' Church)
Noordeinde Palace

Places to eat nearby

Garoeda Indonesian Restaurant
Calla's Restaurant
Basaal Restaurant
Simonis aan de Haven