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.
Maximum 15 visitors per tour
Various languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Norwegian
About one hour
Cost: guided tour of Mauritshuis € 100; guided tour of Prince William V Gallery € 65. Valid Museum entry ticket required.
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 of the Golden Age are so special.

Maximum 15 people per tour
€ 100 per guide
About one hour
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Guided tour exhibition

Part of each year you can not only visit our permanent collection but an exhibition* too. List of exhibitions.
*No guided tour possible during Rogier van der Weyden Unveiled.

Maximum 15 people per tour
€ 100 per guide
About one hour
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Combined tour highlights & exhibition

During this tour you don't only see the highlights of our collection but you will visit the exhibition too. List of exhibitions.
*No tour possible during Rogier van der Weyden Unveiled.

Maximum 15 people per tour (max. 30 people at the same time)
€ 150 per guide
About 1,5 hour
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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.