Address and directions
The Rijksmuseum is located in Amsterdam’s museum quarter and is easy to get to by public transport, car and bicycle. Hop-on hop-off tours by canal boat or bus also stop close to the Rijksmuseum.
Address
Rijksmuseum
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam
+31 (0) 20 6747 000
By public transport
We recommend taking public transport to the museum.
Plan your route to the Rijksmuseum using the Public Transport Travel Information service or call the Public Transport Information Line: +31 900 9292.
Several tram lines stop close to the museum from Amsterdam Zuid, Central Station, and Amsterdam Amstel. Metro line 52 takes you easily from Amsterdam Zuid or Central Station to Vijzelgracht station. From there, it’s less than a 10-minute walk to the Rijksmuseum.
Floorplan
Would you like to see what you can find where in the museum? Download the map below.
By car
If you do choose to come to the Rijksmuseum in the heart of Amsterdam by car, we recommend planning your route in advance and keeping in mind the high parking fees and busy traffic in the city.
Park & Ride (P+R)
Cheaper parking is available at P+R facilities around the city. You can then continue your journey to the Rijksmuseum by public transport.
- P&R ArenA: take the metro to Weesperplein and then tram 7. Get off at the ‘Spiegelgracht’.
- P&R Zeeburg: take tram 26 to ‘Rietlandpark’ then transfer to tram 7. Get off at the ‘Spiegelgracht’.
Parking
Paid parking is available close to the museum and there are various disabled parking spaces nearby. There’s a Q-Park Museumplein underground car park close by at Van Baerlestraat 33b.
Coaches
Check the City of Amsterdam website for information about visiting Amsterdam by coach.