Vermeer: FAQ

Never before have so many works been brought together. At least 27 of the 37 paintings attributed to Vermeer are currently coming together!

The Girl with the Pearl Earring is on display in the exhibition until 30 March.

1. A Lady Writing, 1664–67, National Gallery of Art, Washington 
2. A Young Woman seated at a Virginal, c. 1670–72, The National Gallery, London 
3. A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, 1670–72, The National Gallery, London 
4. Allegory of the Catholic Faith, 1670–74, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
5. Christ in the House of Mary and Martha, 1654–55, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
6. Diana and her Nymphs, 1655–56, Mauritshuis, The Hague 
7. Girl Interrupted at Her Music, c. 1659–61, The Frick Collection, New York 
8. Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, 1657-58, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden 
9. Girl with a Flute, 1664–67, National Gallery of Art, Washington 
10. Girl with a Pearl Earring, 1664–67, Mauritshuis, The Hague  
11. Girl with the Red Hat, 1664–67, National Gallery of Art, Washington 
12. Mistress and Maid, c. 1665–67, The Frick Collection, New York 
13. Officer and Laughing Girl, 1657-58, The Frick Collection, New York 
14. Saint Praxedis, 1655, Kufu Company Inc., The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
15. The Geographer, 1669, Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main 
16. The Glass of Wine, c. 1659-61, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemäldegalerie 
17. The Lacemaker, 1666–68, Musée du Louvre, Paris 
18. The Love Letter, 1669-70, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 
19. The Milkmaid, 1658-59, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 
20. The Procuress, 1656, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden
21. View of Delft, 1660-61, Mauritshuis, The Hague  
22. View of Houses in Delft, known as ‘The Little Street’, 1658-59, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
23. Woman Holding a Balance, ca. 1662–64, National Gallery of Art, Washington
24. Woman in blue Reading a Letter, 1662-64, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 
25. Woman with a Pearl Necklace, c. 1662-64, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemäldegalerie
26. Woman Writing a Letter, with her Maid, 1670–72, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
27. Young Woman Seated at a Virginal, c. 1670‐72, The Leiden Collection, New York
28. Young Woman with a Lute, 1662–64, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Alongside the exhibition at the museum, we are launching an innovative online experience. In it, art lovers around the world can enjoy Johannes Vermeer's work at any time.

We are developing a separate tuor through the exhibition for children. So, of course, children are also welcome.

We do not offer guided tours of the exhibition. Also, you are not allowed to visit the exhibition with your own (external) tour guide.

No, there is no audio tour accompanying the exhibition. However, there is an online exhibition/experience with additional explanations of all the works.

There will be several books including a richly illustrated catalogue with detailed images of all Vermeers in several languages and a children's book.

The Vermeer exhibition is definitively sold out. It is not possible to buy tickets via e-mail or by phone.

From April, the exhibition is open on:

• Monday to Sunday 9am - 11pm*

*With the exception of events

Your ticket is only valid from the start time of your Vermeer exhibition tickets. You are welcome to visit the other galleries at the Rijksmuseum after visiting the Vermeer exhibition. The museum closes at 5 pm.

You can only visit the other galleries in the Rijksmuseum after visiting the Vermeer exhibition. The rooms are open until 5 pm.

Due to high interest in the Vermeer exhibition, the processing of a booking is taking longer than usual. We will make sure everyone receives confirmation as soon as possible.

Yes, everyone needs a start time. Only Friends of the Rijksmuseum don't. As a Friend, you always have free, unlimited access and can come whenever you want without a start time.

In the Philips Wing (at the Rijksmuseum)

Upon arrival you will see a separate entrance for the exhibition in the passageway underneath the museum.

For as long as you like until closing time.

• Adults: € 30
• Ages 18 and under: free
• Museumkaart, Voordeelagenda, City Card, Go City: €10
• CJP/ EYCA €15
• VriendenLoterij VIP kaart, KOG, VVAK, Vereniging Rembrandt, Stadspas, ICOM, RM partners: free

As a Friend of the Rijksmuseum you will always have free access and you don't have to book a start time.

The booked time slot is the start time for the Vermeer exhibition. The permanent collection can be visited after.

You may take photos in the Rijksmuseum. But please do so without flash. Please mind other visitors.

Interest will be high. We are offering a limited number of tickets as we want to ensure the quality of everyone's visit. We recommend booking early.

Families dispersing through the exhibition are welcome. Guided visits are not allowed.

The capacity of the exhibition galleries is limited. To give all visitors the best possible experience, school classes are not allowed.

No, it is not possible to reschedule your ticket.

No, it is not possible to cancel your ticket.