After being closed for a two-year expansion and renovation, the Mauritshuis, my favorite art museum in the world, reopened in late June. As a International Friend of the Mauritshuis, I got to go to a sneak preview prior to the official opening.
There were still workers doing finishing touches. I especially liked how this painter perched up in the air to finish the gold work.
The new reception area was built under the road and was a major improvement over the old dark one. Over the summer, I enjoyed visiting the museum multiple times with friends and the AWC. The best visit was during a Friends of the Museum event. While the Dutch members went to a lecture, James and I got to visit the collection with just one other couple; it was magical being alone with Vermeers and Rembrandts.
Through the Mauristhuis’ new large windows, there is a nice view of the Hofvijver; this crew was putting together a floating stage for a music festival.
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