Museum Night Kids is the ultimate evening of art and culture for families with children aged 4 to 12. After closing time, the doors of participating museums and cultural institutions open especially for visitors.
At the Mauritshuis, everything revolves around birds! Our Goldfinch and biologist Auke Florian welcome you in their birdhouse for the night. What do you know about birds? Auke Florian tests your knowledge! Go birdwatching in the museum, fly through our exhibition, or get creative and become an artist yourself. There’s a lot to do this evening, make sure you don't forget to visit the Prince William V Gallery. That's where you can build your own birdhouse!
Treasure hunt - Bird watching at the Mauritshuis
Are you a good detective? Then go birdwatching among the famous 17th-century paintings of the Mauritshuis. From the common house sparrow to birds that don’t live in the Netherlands, or no longer exist at all. Which birds can you spot?
Street Art Goldfinch
Can you create your own Goldfinch? In the Art Workshop, you’ll get to work like a real street artist: layer by layer, the famous little bird appears, but of course this time in your very own style.
Quiz with Auke Florian
Biologist Auke Florian tests your knowledge at the quiz in the Golden Room. Which bird can turn its head almost all the way around? Which bird can’t fly? And which bird is as proud as a…?
Fly through the BIRDS exhibition
Our colourful new exhibition BIRDS – Curated by the Goldfinch & Simon Schama explores the relationship between people and birds. Why do we find them so beautiful and enjoy watching them, yet also eat them? Go along with a museum guide and quickly discover the most fascinating stories through amazing art, fashion and more.
Pop up (stick-on) tattoo studio
Become a walking work of art in our pop-up (stick-on)tattoo studio. Choose from the best designs and show off your temporary artwork to everyone.
Bird watching at the Prince William V Gallery
The Prince William V Gallery is a hidden gem in The Hague – and the very first museum in the Netherlands. Walk along the walls full of paintings and see which birds you can spot! Is that… a pheasant? And what’s flying through the air over there?
Build a birdhouse
Create a new home for the birds in your neighbourhood during this super fun and creative workshop. Everything you need will be ready for you at the Prince William V Gallery to make something really beautiful.
Throwback Museum Night Kids
