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Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, covers 800 years of Dutch history, including works by some of history's most influential artists.
The Rijksmuseum is the largest art museum in the Netherlands and is home to an impressive collection of world-famous works by such masters as Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, and Frans Hals. With the help of both artworks and historical artefacts, the national museum of the Netherlands tells the story of 800 years of Dutch art and history.
The Rijksmuseum takes you all the way from the Middle Ages to Mondrian. As well as featuring beautiful art work, some of the top attractions in the museum also include their collection of armoury, doll’s houses, and model ships. The museum further consists of the Cuypers Library, the largest and oldest art historical library in the Netherlands. Visitors, students and art historians alike are welcome to use the library to delve deeper into the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Discover Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
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See the world-famous The Night Watch and Milkmaid
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Dive into history with artefacts from around the world
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Discover Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
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See the world-famous The Night Watch and Milkmaid
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Dive into history with artefacts from around the world
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam
The museum's collection consists of more than one million pieces. There are around 8,000 objects on display including paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts, spanning from the year 1200 to the present. Some of the most notable art works on display include Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642), Vermeer’s The Milkmaid (1647), and one of Van Gogh’s untitled self-portraits (1887).
The current building of the Rijksmuseum, designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, first opened its doors in 1885 and has been a national heritage site since 1970. The most recent renovation project has made sure the museum continues to function as a connection between the past and the present as it combines the old with the modern. The atrium features a high glass ceiling and spacious, contemporary architecture that blends uniquely with the traditional red-brick walls.
The museum's collection consists of more than one million pieces. There are around 8,000 objects on display including paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts, spanning from the year 1200 to the present. Some of the most notable art works on display include Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642), Vermeer’s The Milkmaid (1647), and one of Van Gogh’s untitled self-portraits (1887).
The current building of the Rijksmuseum, designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, first opened its doors in 1885 and has been a national heritage site since 1970. The most recent renovation project has made sure the museum continues to function as a connection between the past and the present as it combines the old with the modern. The atrium features a high glass ceiling and spacious, contemporary architecture that blends uniquely with the traditional red-brick walls.
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ChildrenChild ticket for 0-18 year olds
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled -
Free WiFi availableFree audio-guide availableWheelchair accessibleFree access to bathroom
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ChildrenChild ticket for 0-18 year olds
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled -
Free WiFi availableFree audio-guide availableWheelchair accessibleFree access to bathroom
- Free tours are available in the Rijksmuseum app in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin
- Pets are not permitted inside the Rijksmuseum, except for service dogs
- Free tours are available in the Rijksmuseum app in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin
- Pets are not permitted inside the Rijksmuseum, except for service dogs
Am amazing collection of art covering all things Netherlands - Van Gough, Rembrandt, etc. But also really enjoyed the dolls house, musical instruments, and the Asia house. Download the app and some tours before you get there!
This was well worth the money. We found our own way around as the map the museum gives you and the cards at every display gave enough information to suit our needs. We did what was suggested and went at 9am when it first opened and were glad we did so as the lines and people increased after 11am as we were leaving. The map highlights the main things to look out for on each floor, this helped our planning otherwise you could wander for a long time. The Night Watchman was huge but photos disrupted by the research and restoration that is happening with it at present. Overall was a great experience.
The collection is rather large. They even own an assortment of Chinese china and figurines from Asia. The remainder is primarily made up of historical artifacts and European artwork, including a weapons area. Outstanding pieces by artists like as Vermeer and Rembrandt may be seen in the Main Gallery. Not to mention the main gallery's stunning architecture. I used to spend as much time staring at the ceiling as I did painting.
This place is a must. The art work on display is amazing, ranging from well known classical artists to modern works. Be sure to book before you go. It is too big to take it all in one go, choose wisely where you start from. The information desk people are a great source of advice. The cafe there is extremely well run, great service staff, with good food.
Lots of history facts. If you are a history fanatic, you should definitely go. Lots of information to take in so would go again!
We were lucky to buy tickets from the ticket office located between the Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum, some people were turned away after us. I would recommend you buy tickets a couple of days (at least) in advance as otherwise you’re hoping for cancellations or last minute extra releases. We gave ourselves about 2 - 2.5 hours to go through the museum and we managed to see everything that was on offer at the time. We weren’t able to read all the information plaques but managed to have a look at most. The collections within the museum are extremely impressive, with some of the pieces being impressive on both skill of the artist and in size of the piece too! The building itself is a piece of art! Staff were very friendly and able to point us to the areas for specific pieces we were keen to see and some provided interesting information that isn’t immediately available from the information plaques associated to the piece. There are lots of facilities (a shop, cafe and plenty of toilets). There are also lifts to allow easier access to certain levels and pieces which was nice to see as it meant more people could enjoy this museum. Overall, if you’re in Amsterdam and looking for a museum to visit, this is the one! I would recommend that you give yourself a morning or an afternoon in here to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. But most importantly, book your tickets in advance!
We didn't make reservations, which put us in danger. There was a wait, and the personnel preferred that reservations be made online. We completed this quickly and entered right away. A tour was provided by the headset we had. We found the tour itinerary to be unclear, therefore we didn't follow it. It was simple to listen in this way since the paintings that caught our attention had numbers next to them.
I always enjoy going to the Rijk, a very beautiful museum with an amazing art collection. Staff were friendly and attentive. And ofcourse the area around the museum itself, is out of this world! My only criticism, and it's usual for most art galleries, is that crowd control is awful.
A must visit in Amsterdam if you enjoy the Dutch Masters. Really amazing works of art. The staff leave you alone (unlike in Berlin where they annoy you) unless you are dumb and try to touch the art. First class experience. The Night Watch is behind glass this time either for safety or repair. The only issues with this museum: it is hot (lack of adequate cooling) and in the summer it is much too crowded with annoying tourists.
A must see in Amsterdam - great museum although Travelling in mid-summer, the museum was packed. The exhibits were fantastic, but with so many people they were often hard to get in front to photograph. Photos are allowed as long as you don't use a flash
This is a good experience in Amsterdam! It is quite expensive at €22.50 per person. There is some really interesting art inside but it could be considered overpriced
The Rijksmuseum is one of Europe's foremost museums/art galleries. The main draw is Rembrandt's "Nightwatch" but there are so very many more wonderful paintings and other works of Art, too numerous and indeed too famous to list here. The 2012 alterations have opened up the entrance atrium and enhance the whole experience. The staff are very helpful and the galleries are wheelchair accessible. Pre booking is essential and even with limited numbers the main attractions are quite crowded.
Very big impressive museum. Beware the Cafe, Fancy titles for very expensive food. I ended up with what was essentially a chicken sandwich for 14 euros. Take a picnic if you can
What to say about the Rijksmuseum? Thé Rijksmuseum? The Dutch art icon and home of the Dutch Masters. Rembrandt’s ‘Nachtwacht, Vermeer’s Milkmaid, and so much more. Must Visit, Must See Museum. Truly a must.
Rijksmuseum is a must-see for art and museum lovers. Their collection is extensive and we probably saw only about 50% after just over 2 hours of walking. There is a cafe and restaurant inside if you wanted to take a break and then continue exploring the museum, but we wanted to enjoy the nice weather outside. The one negative is that you can’t enter the gift shop without a ticket, so we were not able to go back to the gift shop after we exited following our visit. In contrast, the Van Gogh museum gift shop is open to everyone. Aside from that we absolutely enjoyed our visit. The museum itself is beautiful inside and out, and you can sit and relax in the garden even if you are not visiting the inside.
An excellent collection of works by Dutch artists from the last several hundred years. The building is impressive as are th grounds surrounding it.
A beautiful museum with amazing exhibits. We definitely underestimated how long it would take us to see the things we wanted to. I’ll definitely be back again!
Such an iconic museum. it is very easy to get lost and would definitely think about joining a tour group if we return. The café looks lovely but it was unfortunately full when we looked at siting down.
What a great museum! We bought tickets in advance and downloaded the app to plot out our visit. Many famous things, such as night watch but literally around every corner, was something new and interesting. We only had the afternoon you could easily spend all day here
Visited on 6th May All staff very friendly and helpful. There was so much to see! One of the best museums I've ever been to! Lost or interesting and unique pieces. I especially loved the dolls houses. Would definitely recommend for all ages :)
We lived for almost a year in Amsterdam and for part for this time my kid didn't attend school. During this time I visited Rijksmuseum almost daily - sometimes with a special cushion and colour pencils to make our visits more experiential and creative. I appreciate this place for its beauty, great collection and for being not too overcrowded. And of course we loved museum shop and cafe!
This museum is massive! Lots to see and even then you won't see it all. We didn't realise we couldn't buy entry tickets at the door so luckily we had brought our phones and could buy some from a nearby cafe. If you want to see it all you will need the whole day and walk alot!
May 2024 - a great museum. Easy online tickets from official museum website, as my title says - make an booking to enter at opening, line to enter forms earlier, have a plan for viewing, get museum cafe snack or lunch before noon, if possible go on a weekday. All to avoid the crowds: it’s worth the effort to be in the Gallery of Honour with like 5-7 other people there. Guided tour would be great but they were booked out a month ahead of our visit. Added on to our ticket (free) visit to the special Franz Hall exhibition. Download the app for the free audio guide (please take your own headphones - really annoying listening to others blast their phone speakers). Thoroughly enjoyed this world class museum! Staff friendly and helpful, plenty of info online for planning, lots to do in the museum zone. My only complaint was the very specific instructions on the museum website for bags, purses, backpacks, etc ( no larger than an ‘A 4’ sheet of paper - letter size) was completely ignored by staff at the entrance on our visit. We abided the rule only to be smacked around by backpacks as the galleries became crowded. Minor detail but annoying.
A visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a stop at the RijksMuseum. In general, this space is not well signed and not easy to get around without alot of unecessary walking in circles. The map is not exactly clear. The elevator is constantly full so caution to those with challenges, have patience when waiting for the elevator. BUT the art exhibits are stellar. DO get tickets in advance DO get a snack at the coffee shop inside A lovely stop. Saw a Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
Wonderful experience. We only were able to see just a small fraction of the collection! Easy access to get around the museum for those on crutches.
Guided 1 hour tour (7.50 extra) after free entry via I Amsterdam app was great. Lovely staff. Great work to see. Worth 2 hours minimum visit. Loved hearing the stories behind the painting from knowledgeable staff. Guided tour has headphones system for human to speak to you thorough (rather than self guided) so you don't miss anything. The Dutch know how to provide a good experience
Fantastic museum. We spent 4 hours here and was nowhere near enough, the museum is vast - will have to make a 2nd trip! Do take a "highlights of the Rijksmuseum" guided tour! A special thanks to Hugo who was brilliant in the hour tour we had with him - we both learnt so much from him about the history of the museum - and some of the significant artworks by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Highly recommended.
We spent 5 hours in here & I don't believe we saw everything. One gallery after the next had fabulous pieces. Recommend going early in the day if possible as the famous pieces such as the van Gogh pieces & The Night Watch can be crowded
This is the biggest and most complete must visit museum in Amsterdam. It has all collections from all ages and history of the country. An immersive culture program with different interests from classic paintings , clothes, sculptures, objects, maritime life etc. It has also pieces of Van Gogh and Rembrandt , so in case you didn’t book in advance Van Gogh museum , you can still enjoy this visit! Around 2h for a quick visit !
We had a guided tour through Viator that made all the difference with seeing the art. Head to the 2nd floor for the must see art! If you don’t go in, at least bike or walk through the passageway.
Definitely worth a visit. The collection of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh paintings were terrific! We thoroughly enjoyed the lower level galleries too - a must-see exhibition of everything from maritime models and musical instruments, to French fashion and ancient weapons! Amazing variety and so interesting. The in-museum cafe also serves delicious food and coffee whenever you need to refuel your group!
Wonderful museum and tons of amazing works. We focused on the second floor and had a paid guide. The guide really brought it all to life, but also there are some wonderful laminated large cards that point out key things about some of the more significant works. You could spend weeks here taking it all in. We enjoyed the cafe after the tour. The food was fresh and there were a variety of options. The service was excellent and the system of ordering with the QR code was efficient.
An amazing museum with a lot of pieces from different eras. It's big and stunning. Especially the öibrary was amazing. A must visit.
Loved the museum. I was glad I pre-ordered tickets, but it wasn't necessary. Just means the line is smaller. There's a lot of stuff to see, so we prioritized: Giving ourselves time to look at the building and the stained glass inside Vermeer Rembrandt Delft pottery Ship models (these were super cool and very unique to this museum) Dollhouses (yes!) If you have more time, see more, but for my family, the like to know what are the must-see's.
Other than Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Govert Flinck, Jan Havicksz Steen to Vincnet Van Gogh. There were many retrofits to the interior and furniture from 1600. Through paintings, furniture, and collections, we can learn what was happening and who lived in the Netherlands from the mid-century to the 20th century. People crowded, but spaces were sufficient to study each item. I would visit again if I visited Amsterdam next time. I am pretty sure.
We wanted to get into the Van Gogh musem but it was booked solid for 2 weeks out so we went to Rijks Museum. It was good with a few Van Goghs, plus quite a number of Rembrandts as well as Vermeer and a Monet. Staff were helpful and we had a light lunch in their cafeteria.
A must see if visiting Amsterdam. We went with teens and everyone found something they liked. We could not get into the Anne frank house, or the Van Gogh museum, but we think this is enough! There are some Van Goghs here, plus Rembrandt and Vermeer. It was pretty busy when we went, but people moved through things quickly, so you were able to see the popular artworks.
Beautiful museum, they have a lot of different types of art and that surprised me! We walked around for 4 hours and it was very interesting. I definitely recommend if you’re in amsterdam and loves art!
This impressive building hosts some marvelous and famous art. 90% of what we wanted to see was contained in the Central Hall which included the superb Vermeers and the Rembrandts. Stand-outs were Rembrandt’s huge Night Watch and Treaty of Munster. We hunted down a few other works including a large canvas of the battle of Waterloo. There was a special exhibit of Hals and it was interesting to learn about his special technique and that he was painting master quality canvases in a short time, sometimes in one sitting. Remember to make a free timed entrance reservation before arriving – even if you are using the I Heart Amsterdam Card.
Highly recommend doing the guided tour which provides interesting information and background to the collection and highlights. Learned a lot! Exquisite pieces of several famous Dutch painters that are must-sees.
Prepare to be awestruck at the Rijksmuseum—where art and history weave together in a tapestry of wonder! Booking tickets online in advance is a stroke of genius; they don't sell them onsite! From the majestic halls to the intimate galleries, each masterpiece, including stunning stained glass, intricate dollhouses, and impressive ship models, tells a story that captivates the heart and mind. And yes, you'll find a mesmerizing Van Gogh piece here too! The museum's layout is as brilliant as its exhibits, making navigation a breeze. We were enchanted by Rembrandt's strokes and Vermeer's light—truly a treasure trove of Dutch artistry. For a cultural adventure that's both enriching and enchanting, the Rijksmuseum is an absolute must-visit in Amsterdam!
It is large, if one only has limited time I would recommend engaging the services of a private guide and share your interests with them. This museum is way too large to view by yourself without contracting museum fatigue. We had four hours and Mrs. Shamaal walks with the aid of a cane so I guide who could arrange the outside elevator and knew where the inside ones were was a tremendous asset. For the most popular and famous paintings the Gallery of Honor has sequestered these items separately. We had a stress-free experience and truly enjoyed ourselves, even the tweenage Shamaalina.
Amazing spot on the very edge of the city center of Amsterdam. If you're around the city especially coming to the centrum via public transport which might literally drop you next to famous Rijksmuseum (next to big famous photo place with big Amsterdam letters sign) definitely do not miss it , it is an important part of overall Ams gained experience.
There's so much to see in this museum make sure you give yourself enough time to do it justice. It's worth taking a guide or an audio tour to be sure to see the best bits. The gardens around the museum are lovely and a great place to sit on a nice day. Getting tickets wasn't a problem - we just turned up and did it online at the door with our IAM card.
When you are in Amsterdam schedule at least 4 hours for this museum, and more if you have the time. We booked it through a Viator site, but should have saved the money and gone through the museum's web site. It is first class and on par with the Smithsonian or British Museum.
This museum was an excellent experience recommended by the concierge at the Hotel Okura. Upon viewing the exhibits, I realized how much I had forgotten about the Dutch history as studied in elementary school over 70 years ago. And some of the inspiring art work from 400 years ago......well before my country was even established. This was a very worthwhile experience.
Great art museum, one of the worlds great art museums. Its large so budget for a day here i think if you want to see the best of it. If you havent bought a ticket online or using the QR code there is a place with the sign Museum shop one side of the museum where you can buy a ticket and please be careful of the bicycles going through the middle arches of the building! The Van gogh portrait is wonderful and the Night Watch well worth seeing but I also particularly enjoyed the asian pavilion and the arms exhibit. Also the exhibitions detailing Hollands colonial past on places like Suriname and the Antilles was very informative. Rembrandt, vermeer, van gogh what else can you say. Take a walk around the gardens also, they have some lovely sculptures, especially at the front of the museum and a nice wing nut tree at the back. The gardens are free but i believe a single adult ticket was about 22 euro.
Booked special entry for the Frans Hals exhibition that was amazing. Separate section and a lot to see. It is a huge museum, and I was very happy to have the audio tour, that allowed me to choose which pieces I wanted to hear about. It was a thrill to see some specific paintings that I had always wanted to see. I spent the day and had lunch on site.
Great museum, lots of information on the exhibits. Slightly difficult to navigate for many people but eventually you understand the layout of the building.
Only spent about 2 hours but it could have been two days. Lots to see over the three floors that have been organized by time periods. The top floor covers the heyday of the Netherlands in the 17th century and is full of examples of the riches created during this era. Highly recommend an audio guide or a regular guide to help interpret everything that is on display.