Support the Mauritshuis
Friends, donations and more
Thanks to the support of private individuals, we can continue to share the best of 17th century Dutch painting; now and in the future. The Mauritshuis has counted on the support of our Friends for many years. Thanks, in part, to our Friends, we have been able to acquire important works and hold extraordinary exhibitions.
You can support us by becoming a Friend, by donating, or by making a one-time deposit. Our big thanks in advance!
Friends of the Mauritshuis
Our Friends are essential to the Mauritshuis. Since 1986, the Friends (Vrienden) of the Mauritshuis have supported us with contributions for purchases and exhibitions. And you, our International Friends, have been with us for 10 years, equally vital to our success.
The support of our Friends has enabled us to add important works to our collection. In addition, Mauritshuis' Friends also contribute to the realisation of our exhibitions like BIRDS - Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama (2026). We organise many lectures, excursions, openings and other activities as an expression of our gratitude.
For the large international community in The Hague and beyond that wished to become more involved in the Mauritshuis, we set up an international group of friends with an English-language program: The International Friends.
Become a volunteer
Volunteers are extremely important to the Mauritshuis. Our volunteers form part of a large team of people who make your visit to the Mauritshuis an extraordinary experience. Would you like to become a volunteer? Please let us know.
What do volunteers do?
You will find our volunteers at the information desk, among other places, where they answer our visitors’ questions with enthusiasm and personal attention.
The museum shop is also staffed by our volunteers. Thanks to their indispensable contribution, the proceeds from the shop can be used to support the Mauritshuis; including in the organisation of exhibitions and important purchases for the collection.
In short, the volunteer tradition has become an integral part of the Mauritshuis.
Would you like to become a volunteer?
Our volunteers form part of the Foundation Friends of the Mauritshuis. You can register by sending an email to:
Foundation Friends of the Mauritshuis
[email protected]
ANBI
The Mauritshuis is a public benefit institution (ANBI). This offers you as a private individual several possibilities to deduct gifts to the Mauritshuis from your income tax. The Mauritshuis is not required to pay inheritance tax on donations. Furthermore, the Mauritshuis is a cultural institution, which means that a donation based on the Donation Law provides extra tax advantages.
