Mauritshuis vs Van Gogh Museum

A side-by-side look at two of the Netherlands' favourite museums — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.

Museums · The Hague

Mauritshuis

4.7 · 14,580 reviews

Home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.

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Museums · Amsterdam

Van Gogh Museum

4.7 · 32,140 reviews

The largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, drawings and letters in the world.

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Feature
Mauritshuis
Van Gogh Museum
Ticket price
€22
€22
Duration
2.5 hrs
2.5 hrs
Family friendly
3/5
3/5
Accessibility
Full step-free
Full step-free
Location
The Hague
Amsterdam
Rating
4.7★
4.7★
Reviews
14,580
32,140
Popularity
100/100
100/100
Setting
Indoor
Indoor
Best season
Year-round
Year-round

AI recommendations

Smart picks generated from ratings, reviews, price and setting.

Best for families
Mauritshuis

Mauritshuis scores 3/5 for family-friendliness with kid-friendly facilities.

Best for couples
Mauritshuis

Romantic atmosphere and a higher 4.7★ rating make Mauritshuis the date-night pick.

Best for rainy days
Mauritshuis

Mauritshuis is indoor — stay dry whatever the Dutch weather does.

Best value
Mauritshuis

€22 for 2.5 hrs — strong euro-per-hour on Mauritshuis.

Most popular
Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum leads with 32,140 reviews from travelers.

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