As part of the exhibition BIRDS – Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama, the Mauritshuis and Vogelbescherming Nederland are bringing art and nature together. Inspired by the exhibition’s curator and Carel Fabritius’s iconic Goldfinch, we’re working to bring more goldfinches to your neighbourhood! After all, the number of birds says a lot about the state of nature. The more there are, the greener and healthier your surroundings.
From March 1 to June 7, every visitor to the BIRDS exhibition will receive a free bag of "Putter Mix"(tr. Goldfinch Mix). This organic flower seed mix helps create space for more birds, flowers, and insects - right in your garden or on your balcony. Sow the seeds and turn your neighbourhood into a true goldfinch paradise!
The Puttermix is available while stocks last!
Plant your own “Putter” Paradise
From March 1 to June 7, every visitor to the BIRDS exhibition can pick up a free bag of Putter Mix. These organic flower seeds will make your garden or balcony interesting for goldfinches and other birds. Just show your ticket in the foyer to collect your bag.
Each bag is worth €3.
How it works:
1. Pick a nice spot, like a garden, balcony or window box.
2. Scatter the flower seeds in May or June.
3. Water them regularly.
Enjoy your very own “Putter” Paradise!
Win a 3D production of The Goldfinch worth €849
Want your own masterpiece on the wall? Leave your email below for a chance to win a 3D reproduction of The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius, valued at €849.
The 3D reproduction is so high-quality that you can feel the texture of the paint on the panel - closer than you can get to the real thing. The piece measures 42.5 × 31.5 cm, including the frame.
Enjoy even more with a free Vogels magazine!
The Vogels magazine by Vogelbescherming Nederland invites you to look more closely and rediscover your sense of wonder at the beauty and fragility of birds. Dive into stories that move you, photography that makes you pause, and birdwatching tips that will have you heading straight outside. Every issue is lovingly created for anyone who enjoys looking up.
The Mauritshuis - Home of the Girl with a Pearl Earring
The Mauritshuis is located in the heart of The Hague. It is a small museum with a world-class collection of exceptional Dutch and Flemish paintings from the 17th century. The Mauritshuis is home to iconic works such as Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt’s The Anatomy Lesson, masterpieces that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
Vogelbescherming Nederland
For over a century, Vogelbescherming Nederland (tr. Society for the Protection of Birds, Netherlands) has been dedicated to protecting wild birds and their habitats. The organization has around 150,000 members, a professional staff, and over 450 active volunteers. Since 1994, Vogelbescherming Nederland has been a partner of BirdLife International. They work to safeguard birds and their environments through awareness campaigns, education, legal protection, and advocacy.
