Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum
4.5
09:00 - 17:00
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. The completely renovated Rijksmuseum tells the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and more! Most famous is Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch. A new display of the collection, a renewed building, new public facilities, a revamped garden and a new Asian Pavilion. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Neighbourhood: Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier)
Top sites to see in this attractive and affluent part of town include the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, to name but two of the highly acclaimed museums of the aptly named Museum Quarter. And if you need a break from all the fantastic art, there’s the Neoclassical Concertgebouw music hall and Vondelpark, the city’s largest park. Shopaholics and luxury brand connoisseurs will love exploring the high-end shopping destinations of PC Hooftstraat, Van Baerlestraat, Cornelis Schuytstraat, and Jacob Obrechtstraat, where even the shop window displays are of museum quality. In the evenings, when the museums close and the daytrippers head home, the area becomes a quiet oasis of calm with a sophisticated and urbane tone.
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- Tom_MichWarsaw, Poland33 contributionsAmazing place to visitVast and beautiful collection of not only Dutch artists. Amazing story behind certain presented pieces, especially interesting section regarding “Operation Night Watch ”. I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in art or who might appreciate it.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 January 2024
- DaniloNikitiRio de Janeiro, RJ380 contributionsLargest museum in AmsterdamOur beach doesn't have many museums but we went to visit this one, which is the main one in the country. It's very big, if you like details you can spend up to a whole day inside. All pieces have descriptions in English, which makes it easier. You can also book a guided tour but we didn't do it. Don't forget to make your reservation on the website before your visit.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 January 2024
- SeratAmsterdam, The Netherlands26 contributionsRijks MuseumI appreciated the efforts made to create a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and approachable, ready to share insights and recommendations. The Rijksstudio, an interactive feature allowing visitors to engage with the museum's digital archive, added a modern and personalized touch to the experience. The recent renovations were evident in the state-of-the-art lighting and display techniques, enhancing the visual appeal of the exhibits. The museum's facilities, including the café and gift shop, were also noteworthy, providing a comfortable space to relax and reflect after immersing myself in the world of art.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 31 January 2024
- Jay7 contributionsWonderA building that's big, visually appealing and holds incredible art. The partner and I enjoyed our day here. So much to see, so much to learn and it is one of the finest museums I have ever had the pleasure to explore. The staff were friendly, helpful and I felt so welcome. The lockers were useful to hold our belongings. There was so much to see and enjoyed it that little bit more knowing I did not have to carry bags around. I learned a lot about Dutch Art.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 February 2024
- TiffenMelbourne, Australia766 contributionsGreat to see the revamp after 20 yearsWas a great place to revisit. Last time around 20 years ago so good to see the changes that have been made. Very crowded, as to be expected. The staff where simply amazing! Helpful, friendly, and a joy. But I would live to think they could introduce an after hours $$$$ offering without the crowds. I would pay for that. That aside, a MUST.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 February 2024
- The_Coach55Ruislip, United Kingdom1,363 contributionsClassic Dutch ArtThe Rijksmuseum is located in the centre of Amsterdam. To get there from Centraal station, we took metro M52 two stops to Vijzelgracht from where it is a short walk. Gaining admission was a fairly convoluted process. A person at the entrance advised purchasing tickets from a nearby kiosk but it appeared to be closed, so we ended up buying tickets online. Once inside, it was very crowded. However, the excellent art made up for that. Some great Vermeer paintings including The Milkmaid, plus several Rembrandts. Unfortunately The Night Watch is now behind glass and bars but is still worth viewing. The De Stijl section was a little disappointing as although there were some nice works by Bart van der Leck, there was only one Mondrian which was a landscape. There were some very good paintings by Charley Toorop as well. Admission fee was €22.50.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 February 2024
- David DSevenoaks, United Kingdom161 contributionsGood museumA good sized museum with a nice variety of art. Dont understand why the Nightwatch is the star of the show - so many better things to see but I’m no art critic. Cafe is nice and sensibly priced. It’s busy but not packed - we went mid week which maybe helped. Much better value than the Van Gogh museum which is close byVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 February 2024
- Steve MBasildon, United Kingdom61 contributionsGreat artworkWe visited and bought tickets in advance although that didn’t seem to make much difference when queuing to enter the museum. We downloaded the Musuem’s app and used our own headphones for the audio which was excellent. There is some great pairings stored here and I would say that this is a must do when visiting Amsterdam.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 February 2024
- Busker999Tonbridge, United Kingdom1,643 contributionsGreat museum and art galleryVery comprehensive museum - not just art either. Great to see only the Night Watch behind glass and easy for all to see unlike at the Louvre. Van Gogh self portrait, milkmaids and Waterloo all easy to find but without crowds of people was great. Well organised and part of I Amsterdam card made it extra worth itVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 February 2024
- Jill MRochester, New York25 contributionsWell worth it!Definitely worth a visit. I started with 1-hr guided tour which was great to get grounded on the type of art in the various halls. Then spent another 2-hours audio touring focusing on Frans Hals and Rembrandt/Vermeer halls. The Night Watch was a key reason I went, but I was really impressed with so many of the pieces. The facility is large and the displays are decently spaced out. Go early to avoid crowds on a Saturday.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 2 March 2024
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femina_pulchra
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK71 contributions
Feb 2020
The tours can be booked online (at an extra cost to the entrance, this one was 5 euros). However, if it is fully booked online it is worth getting there a bit earlier and asking if there have been any cancellations to allow you to join the tour. That's what I did and was able to join a guided tour much to my delight. We were a modest group of about 8 which made it easy to follow everything and ask the tour guide if we had any questions. He was an art student, very knowledgable and it gave us insight into the exhibits that we would not normally have had. Highly recommended, and if you get there early (I always go at opening time) you can really discover the museum at its' best before the inevitable masses arrive. (The tours are approx 45 minutes but you need at least a morning here to look around, and the coffee shop is great for a break if you need a rest before continuing to explore the wonders if this fabulous place. )
Written 7 March 2020
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AshleighElizabeth17
Pretoria, South Africa154 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you have any kind of interest in art then this is an absolute must when you visit Amsterdam. The museum building in itself is a work of art. Their collection is breathtaking with highlights such as Night Watch, Waterloo, van Goghs self portrait, and so, so many more. The line to get in was easily 2 hours long so I would definitely recommend pre-booking your ticket and getting there early. Also keep your eyes out for side entrances that may get you in quicker. We didn't get a private tour however I would definitely recommend getting the app as you could basically have your own tour by just using the app. It has a lovely little gift shop and a restaurant. I could easily have spent 4 days just in the museum so wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking. This will be a highlight that I will always remember for the rest of my life.
Written 6 January 2020
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Komisiripala
New Jersey64 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
The collection here is amazing. That doesn’t even include the Rembrandt collection which was on display when I was there.
I highly recommend downloading the app because you can simply put in the catalog number of the piece and the audio guide will play off your phone.
If not for anything, go to see the Nights Watch painting which will easily take at least 30 minutes to fully absorb.
I highly recommend downloading the app because you can simply put in the catalog number of the piece and the audio guide will play off your phone.
If not for anything, go to see the Nights Watch painting which will easily take at least 30 minutes to fully absorb.
Written 13 January 2020
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Robbie F
Calgary, Canada68 contributions
Feb 2020
We arrived shortly after they opened before it became too crowded. We signed up for a 5 euro highlights tour that had us visiting a few different pieces on different levels of the museum. The building is spectacular and we enjoyed hearing a bit of its history on the tour. Seeing the Night Watch and paintings by VerMeer were highlights.
There was a nice cafe and a small coffee bar.
There was a nice cafe and a small coffee bar.
Written 8 March 2020
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HBe
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Feb 2020
I almost didn't go to this museum. I saw that it was highly recommended but after going to the Van Gogh museum I wasn't sure I wanted to spend more time in a museum (even though I highly enjoyed my time at the Van Gogh museum).
Last minute we booked the tickets online (night before) and I am glad we did. This museum is incredible. Each floor has a collection of art from a different century, from ancient times at the bottom to modern art at the top floor.
This museum is very large and if you want to see all of it you may spend about 6 hours or more, depending on how much time you take for each piece. Make sure to see the art you are most interested in first, so that you are at your peak energy level.
The traveling exhibit at the time of our visit was incredible. Caravaggio-Bernini (Baroque art from Rome) pieces included highly famous paintings and sculptures and was my favorite part of the museum.
There was only one Van Gogh painting so if you're interested in his art I would recommend the Van Gogh museum next door.
Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!
Last minute we booked the tickets online (night before) and I am glad we did. This museum is incredible. Each floor has a collection of art from a different century, from ancient times at the bottom to modern art at the top floor.
This museum is very large and if you want to see all of it you may spend about 6 hours or more, depending on how much time you take for each piece. Make sure to see the art you are most interested in first, so that you are at your peak energy level.
The traveling exhibit at the time of our visit was incredible. Caravaggio-Bernini (Baroque art from Rome) pieces included highly famous paintings and sculptures and was my favorite part of the museum.
There was only one Van Gogh painting so if you're interested in his art I would recommend the Van Gogh museum next door.
Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!
Written 9 March 2020
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Mario’s Empire
Tynemouth, UK423 contributions
Jan 2020
If you're in Amsterdam you can't afford to miss this museum. It's one of the best museums I have ever been to, and it gets very busy so booking tickets online is very much recommended. Please do get an audio guide as well because it's absolutely fantastic, and I feel it would not be the same without it. We spent 5 hours in here so plan your day around it, and get there early. We also booked the time slot for the “Rembrandt& Velazquez Exhibition” which was worth it as it was fascinating. Highly recommended!
Written 15 January 2020
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Robyn
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Feb 2019
There is so much to see here, you could spend a whole day exploring all of the exhibits. Ticket queues can be quite long, so worth getting a ticket in advance. A must do whilst in Amsterdam, even if you don't get around to seeing everything in here.
Written 14 January 2020
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Jamie B
Trafford, UK254 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
I always promised myself, that before I die I would see The Night Watch and spend time immersed in its glory and grandeur. And I have. Worth the entry fee ans we also went to look at the Rembrandt-Velázquez exhibition which explores the differences and contrasts the Dutch & Spanish Masters. It looks at the narrative and dialogues on reality and eternity, religion and beauty between the pious Spanish and the protestant, liberal Dutch society of the age.
An amazing place and an experience, whether near death or not. A must see, must visit experience.
Amazing early Dutch art and artefacts to explore too.
An amazing place and an experience, whether near death or not. A must see, must visit experience.
Amazing early Dutch art and artefacts to explore too.
Written 12 February 2020
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L & W
51 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Beautiful building with great selection of Dutch art and beyond, very friendly staff and efficient layout. It took us about 3 hours to see everything, so the collection isn’t the largest. The tickets are valid for the entire day, so we were able to go in and out as we pleased throughout the day. We went on Sunday around 9.30am and it was already staring to get busy, so would definitely recommend visiting early in the morning!
Written 5 January 2020
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ALF-EP-14
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain35 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went on a Sunday, it was pouring so while it is walkable we took the #12 tram from Central Station to the museum. Bought tickets online. There was a massive queue for the mandatory cloakroom on way in, even longer queue to retrieve coats and bags a few hours later. The museum itself was just fantastic, could have spent days in there. It started getting horribly busy after lunch (probably because of the torrential rain) and it was difficult to see anything but after a weekend of partying in Amsterdam we were tired and happy to head back to the hotel for a chill. Highly recommended when not busy.
Written 23 February 2020
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Si trova parcheggio sulla strada o solo nei parcheggi privati?
Written 15 December 2024
Planning to visit in the last week of Oct - Is Sunday morning (while it opens) a good option or will it still be crowded?
Written 15 September 2024
Sunday mornings are okay. But make sure that you are at the entrance during opening hours (9.00 AM CET). Enjoy
Written 7 October 2024
How far in advance can tickets be bought - the website currently shows no availability November and December
Written 9 September 2024
Hi Joanne, I can see availability now for Nov & Dec using the arrow key, top right of the calendar. Perhaps these became available after your post ?
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David
Written 11 September 2024
Buongiorno posso portare la macchina fotografica all'interno del museo?
Grazie
Written 20 August 2024
Certo, senza flash e senza treppiede.
Written 24 October 2024
Does this museum have a good collection of medieval knights armor etc on display? Or is there a better museum for that kind of thing in Amsterdam? It appears that the main draw is the art collection here, but the description indicates lots of different types of exhibits. Thanks.
Written 3 November 2023
I would not call it good, but it's definitely worth visiting 👍🏻
Written 4 November 2023
My daughter had a small bag and I a side bag. Niether was a problem but the various guides around the museum tell one to keep the bag at your front to deter pickockets.
Written 3 January 2024
FredM7
Jacksonville, Florida
With a digital ticket for the Rijksmuseum can you leave for lunch and return later that day under the same ticket? A similar question was asked over a year ago but there were conflicting answers of yes, no, and probably. What is the current experience as of August 2023?
Written 19 August 2023
I’m not sure but I doubt you’ll be able to re-enter.
Written 24 August 2023
As some of the others have said, there is a standalone shop as you head from the Rjiks towards the Van Gough Museum. That shop is free to enter. There is also a bigger shop inside the Rijksmuseum but to get to that one you'll have to have entered the museum for which you need a ticket.
Written 30 June 2023
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