Visit the Rijksmuseum

Home of Dutch masterpieces

The Rijksmuseum moves you through more than 8,000 works of Dutch art and history. It’s the national museum of the Netherlands, set in a breathtaking historic building surrounded by a peaceful garden you can visit for free. From Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid to masterpieces by Frans Hals, Vincent van Gogh, and Jan Steen, this is where Dutch history comes to life.

In the heart of Amsterdam

Whether you're spending a weekend in the city or just a few hours, the Rijksmuseum is easy to combine with other top Amsterdam activities. The museum is located just a 10-minute walk from the canals and shopping streets. 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.

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