20 July - 15 September 2019 - This summer the Mauritshuis has created the hands-on exhibition of the Rembrandt Year for families with children aged 3 to 11: Hello Rembrandt!
Young and old learned more about the famous painter in an interactive exhibition. Of course, everyone could also get to work as a Rembrandt pupil with paint and brushes.
Learn about Rembrandt
In Hello Rembrandt visitors will be able to learn all about Rembrandt together. Who was Rembrandt and why is he still such a renowned artist? Did Rembrandt have siblings, what was paint made of in the seventeenth century?
Age 3 - 6
Hello Rembrandt! is appropriate for kids of all ages. Toddlers play with light and shadow, learn how to mix colours and discover hidden layers in Rembrandt's paintings. They will be able to dress up, just like Rembrandt did for his self-portraits.
The mascot of the Mauritshuis, Maurits Mouse, also plays a role in the exhibition with a picture book about Rembrandt and his own mouse-sized painter's studio.
Age 6 - 11
For children from 7-11 years, the focus is on themes such as looking at, comparing and making paintings. They will learn about Rembrandt's painting technique by touching 3-D prints of paintings and can look for the unique light in Rembrandt's paintings in a special photo booth.
A timeline gives visitors an insight into Rembrandt’s turbulent life, with fascinating titbits for young and old.
Do It Yourself
At the Art Workshop, visitors experiment with paint themselves and, like one of Rembrandt’s pupils. Participate in various workshops, free of charge. An expert museum teacher provides guidance.
Through 1 September the Art Workshop is opened all day long. From 2 through 15 September the Art Workshop is open on Wednesday afternoon (1 - 6 pm) and on Saturday and Sunday (10 am - 6 pm).
Rembrandt and the Mauritshuis: the real works of art
Take a puzzle into the exhibition Rembrandt and the Mauritshuis, to discover Rembrandt's world-famous paintings in real life. This exhibition is located in two rooms of the historic building of the museum, where the permanent collection is also on display.
Always fun for kids!
Every last Sunday of the month we organize fun and inspiring family activities during the Mauritshuis Family Day. Together with a museum teacher, you view the most beautiful and exciting paintings and you get to paint for yourself as well at our Kunstwerkplaats.
Would you rather go on your own? Every day you can borrow the Family DIY package at the servicedesk of the museum. This is a bag full of fun games and assignments with which you can discover the most beautiful, exciting and funniest paintings in the museum with the whole family.
And did you know that you can also have your birthday party at the museum?
