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One of the world's most famous art museums, the Rijksmuseum houses European masterpieces across an impressive five floors.
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4.6the museum is well curated and thought out and the staff are lovely.
Jul 14, 2026As a teacher on holiday it was fun to see so many school groups in the building, and I empathized with the harrassed-looking adults with them, lol.
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Overview
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam and the collections illustrate the history of Holland from the Middle Ages to the present day. Travel through time with over 8,000 objects and paintings for you to uncover.
Take a look at this welcome video on the Rijksmuseum website.
Explore Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum
If you're interested in a world filled with history and art, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is the place to be. With your ticket in hand, you're one step closer to centuries-old masterpieces and cultural treasures. It's not just a museum, it's a living timeline of creativity and innovation.
Discover famous masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including Frans Hals, Jan Steen plus the world famous crowd pleasers 'Night Watch' by Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer’s 'The Milkmaid'. Whether you're an avid art enthusiast or simply want to visit Amsterdam's most talked about tourist attraction, it's the perfect day out for the whole family.
If you'd like to find out more information for yourself why not download the free Rijksmuseum app and enjoy a multimedia tour through the museum. You can even create your own route and pick the famous works you want to see the most.
Plus, after your visit, you'll recieve a free Rijksmuseum tote bag. A great little souvenir to remember your visit!
Highlights of Rijksmuseum In Amsterdam
Masterpieces
Admire Rembrandt's best-known masterpiece the 'Night Watch' and Johannes Vermeer’s 'The Milkmaid'.
Dolls' houses
The Rijksmuseum is home to some of the most famous and historical dolls' houses (including the one that inspired Jessie Burton’s 2014 novel, The Miniaturist).
Operation Night Watch
Since 2019, the ongoing in-situ restoration of Rembrandt's Night Watch is visible behind glass in the Night Watch Gallery.
The building
The Rijksmuseum building itself it has been built in the then-fashionable Dutch neo-Renaissance style, using historical neo-Gothic elements as the embellishments.
Exhibits
Ed van der Elsken. Up Close | Until September 13, 2026
This exhibition takes you into Ed van der Elsken's studio where you'll see his best-known photographs, handwritten notes, contact sheets covered in red marks, darkroom experiments and newly discovered book dummies.
Carel Visser | Until October 25, 2026
In this exhibition, 13 sculptures come together for the first time. Discover the works of Carel Visser, the most influential Dutch sculptor of the twentieth century.
Willem de Kooning at work | October 9, 2026 – January 17, 2027
A landmark exhibition that places the artist’s creative process at its core. Featuring around 120 works, it offers a comprehensive overview of his drawings, alongside selected paintings and sculptures.
What's included
Entry to the Rijksmuseum.
Free Rijksmuseum app featuring multimedia tours through the museum.
Free Rijksmuseum tote bag to take home!
Reservations
Booking required
Visit the Rijksmuseum website to book your slot.
Booking instructions: select “I already have a ticket/voucher”, select "Museum admission" and your desired date and time and complete the booking.
Please note:
Don't forget to pick up your free Rijksmuseum tote bag after your visit!
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RijksmuseumMuseumstraat, Amsterdam, NLHow to get there
Tram: 2, 5 and 12, Rijksmuseum stop OR 1, 7 and 19, Spiegelgracht stop. Metro: 52, Vijzelgracht stop.
Standard opening hours
Pretty good
JessMake sure you see the library. The other artifacts are very cool. Paintings get a bit old. Did not receive the tote bag which is very sad
A not-to-miss place for a first time visitor
Robyn SA lot to see, but worth the time and effort to see how well laid out the museum is.
Amsterdam 09/2026
Santiago Lunaenorme museo. fui con 3 horas y no me alcanzó el tiempo. se puede comer y beber en el café de dentro, pausa necesaria para aprovechar al maximo la visita
Amazing
G McDAwesome - awe inspiring, well laid out and a terrific museum. You will need to give yourself most of the day to get around it all, and I would recommend boking a time slot.
Great Museum!
IsabellaEven though it was very busy, it’s a brilliant museum. A must-see in Amsterdam.
Rijksmuseum was wonderful
Angelasuch history contained in this museum. I took a later slot which I regretted because I could have spent double the time there. Such a lovely journey. I didnt get my tote bag though, which I am sad about. and my audio guide on the museum app didnt work which was also a disappointment.
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