BIRDS – Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama
From 13:00 to 18:00 from 12 February until 7 June
Exhibition
Carel Fabritius’ 1645 painting The Goldfinch and British (art) historian Simon Schama bring birds from around the world to the Mauritshuis. We reflect on our relationship with birds through works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Tracey Emin and Iris van Herpen.
Birds
Birds – we can’t imagine life without them. To us, birds symbolise freedom, beauty and love. But birds are also pets, a source of food or hunting trophies. The exhibition BIRDS delves into our enduring relationship with these creatures that we love, yet keep in cages. What does our relationship with birds tell us about how we treat the natural world?
Pet, food or trophy?
The exhibition BIRDS explores our fascination with birds through seven different themes: from birds as pets to spiritual messengers. BIRDS features a dazzling collection of historical and contemporary art – paintings, drawings, natural history and fashion accessories, and an audiovisual installation. Spot the most remarkable and colourful birds in the arts, and discover the stories behind them.
Visitor information
Access
Included in the museum ticket.
Netherlands Museum Pass valid
Date
From 13:00 to 18:00 from 12 February until 7 June
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Location
Mauritshuis
Plein 29
2511 CS Den Haag
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| Tue - Sun | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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| Type of Museum Pass | Price |
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| Adult Pass | € 75 |
| Young Person Pass | € 39 |
| Kids Pass | € 39 |
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Ticket prices BIRDS – Curated by The Goldfinch & Simon Schama
With Netherlands Museum Pass |
free of charge |
Standard tickets Mauritshuis
| Group tickets | Price |
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| 0 t/m 18 jaar | free of charge |
| Studentenpas (MBO/HBO/WO) | € 13 |
| Volwassenen | € 20 |