Guided tours

Discover the Mauritshuis collection in a unique way. Visit the museum with one of our guides.

Guided tours practical information

Request at least two weeks in advance
Start between 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.
Starting time on the hour or half hour.
Various languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Norwegian.
Payment at the cash desk (cash, PIN, credit card).
You may guide your own group (maximum 15 people per group), but please register as a group in advance (no entrance fee for the guide).

Guided tour Highlights of the collection

See the highlights of the Mauritshuis collection with one of our tour guides. The programme includes world-famous paintings, such as The Anatomy Lesson by Rembrandt, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Bull by Paulus Potter. Discover why the paintings from the time of Rembrandt and Vermeer are so special.

Maximum 15 people per tour.
€ 100 per guide.
About one hour.

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Guided tour exhibition Nicolaes Maes

Maximum of 15 persons per tour.
€100 per guide excluding entry tickets.
About one hour.
Combined tours (with highlights of the collection) possible.

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Guided tour Prince William V Gallery

The Prince William V Gallery is a hidden treasure in the historical centre of The Hague. Stadholder Prince William V of Orange-Nassau had the room built in 1774 in order to exhibit his paintings. During the guided tour, you will be introduced to this regal collection.

Maximum 15 people per tour.
€ 65 per guide.
About one hour.

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Mauritshuis App

In the Mauritshuis App you will find information about all the paintings in the museum. The most important works of art feature an exciting audio guide, illustrated with photos and films. You can choose between a short tour along the highlights, dive deeper into the Golden Age, or go seek out your favourite paintings yourself.

Download the free Mauritshuis App and visit the Mauritshuis with your smartphone. If you don't have a smartphone, you may hire a device at the museum.

The app is available in Dutch and English. Our Highlight Tour is also available in German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.