🇳🇿 The Hague | Girl with a Pearl Earring Express Guide

How to travel from Amsterdam Airport to see Vermeer’s masterpiece in just 5 hours! 🚆 Step 1: Train from Schiphol Airport to The Hague Buying tickets: At the airport train station, use: Ticket machines: Select Den Haag Centraal (€10-15 one-way, ~50 min). Credit card: Tap-to-pay with Visa/Mastercard at the gate (no physical ticket needed!). Apps: NS or TrainPal (scan QR code). Pro tip: Check platform signs—trains depart every 10-15 minutes! 🎟️ Step 2: Mauritshuis Tickets Book online: mauritshuis.nl (€20 adults / €13 students). Timing: Tickets rarely sell out—purchase 1-2 days ahead. 🖼️ Step 3: Museum Route 1️⃣ Ground Floor: Grab a free map and hit the gift shop first (limited-edition pearl earring merch!). Must-buys: Miffy plush (€16.95), postcards (€1.50), tote bags. 2️⃣ DIY Zone: Interactive displays near the giant replica—unexpectedly fun! 3️⃣ Second Floor: Room 15: The Girl herself (petite but hypnotic—her gaze follows you!). Room 9: The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp (chilling realism). ⏳ Time Budget Train: 50 min each way. Museum: 1.5–2 hours (focus on highlights). Total: 5 hours (add buffer for delays). 💡 Extra Tips Avoid crowds: Visit on weekday mornings. Food: Try Dutch herring at nearby Strandpaviljoen! 🐟 Next stop: Scheveningen Beach (15-min tram ride). #Vermeer #NetherlandsTravel #ArtLover #TheHague #TravelHack