The iconic Rijksmuseum in the heart of Amsterdam is one of the things you need to see when you visit the Netherlands. Rijksmuseum moves you through more than 8,000 works of Dutch art and history including masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh.

Huge museum taking you on a journey of art through hundreds of years. Something for everyone.

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HOME OF DUTCH MASTERPIECES

You’ll find the museum on the Museumplein in downtown Amsterdam. It is right next to the Van Gogh Museum and just a 20 minutes’ walk from the Anne Frank house.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the world’s most famous museums. It is home to Dutch masterpieces, like The Milkmaid by Vermeer, Self-portrait by Van Gogh, The Merry Family by Jan Steen and Rembrandt’s Night Watch. We tell the story of 800 years of Dutch history from 1200 to the present day. With more than 8,000 objects and changing exhibitions, such as the Vermeer exhibition, there is something to like for everyone.

The Milkmaid, The Night Watch, and so much more

  • The Gallery of Honour; with masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen.
  • The collection of doll’s houses, model ships and armoury
  • The Cuypers Library; one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
  • The Asian Pavilion; featuring the best of the Asian art collection.

Lovely experience in beautiful building with Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Jan Steen as well as many other interesting art. A great way to spend a morning.

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TIPS

  • Busy city trip? You can easily see the highlights in an hour.
  • Download the free Rijksmuseum app for extra tours.
  • Book the guided tour past all the highlights of the Rijksmuseum.
  • Take the museum back home by getting a gift from the giftshop?
  • Share your favorite pictures with #Rijksmuseum

OPERATION NIGHT WATCH

Rembrandt's masterpiece is currently on display in a glass chamber while researchers carry out the most extensive study in the painting's history.

Operation Night Watch is the largest and most extensive research and restoration project of Rembrandt's masterpiece ever. The painting is almost 400 years old and therefore needs the best possible care so that people can continue to enjoy it in the future. The restoration is taking place in front of the public, in the Gallery of Honour. Curious about the current phase of the restoration?

Read more about Operation Night Watch here

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Daily 9 to 17h
Free for ages 18 and under

PRICES

A visit starts with a start time.

  • Adults: € 22,50
    From 2025: € 25
  • Free for 18 and under
  • Free for ICOM
  • Free for Friends

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ADDRESS

Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair access
Lifts on every floor
Guide dogs allowed

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CASHLESS

In the whole museum you can only pay with a digital payment method or credit card.

FAQ

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