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Exhibitions

Now on view and expected

From the Middle Ages to the 21st century, from painting to fashion and photography: always a fresh perspective on art and history. Take a look below at our current and upcoming exhibition programme.

Ed van der Elsken. Up Close

A cyclist cheekily sticking out her tongue, tough youths on Amsterdam's Nieuwendijk, young women in miniskirts. From The Netherlands to Cuba and Japan, Ed van der Elsken chased the same unfiltered energy. Different streets, a different time - and yet you recognise it.

Fiep Westendorp

Jip and Janneke, Pim and Pom, Pluk van de Petteflet. This summer the Rijksmuseum brings together some 150 original drawings by illustrator Fiep Westendorp. From early sketches to the illustrations that have stayed with generations of children.

Carel Visser

This summer, the Rijksmuseum Gardens are home to the work of Carel Visser, the most influential Dutch sculptor of the twentieth century.

In the Rijksmuseum print cabinets

With more than 750,000 prints and drawings, the Rijksmuseum's collection is one of the largest in the world. Because of the fragility of the material, we rotate the selection in the print cabinets every six month, allowing us to share new stories each time. This presentation focuses on Roman street art, social satire and Japanese fairy tales. There is also a cabinet dedicated to the Van Eeghen Drawing Book, a unique 17th-century drawing book recently gifted to the museum.

WORN

In this intimate fashion presentation, 24 worn, altered and reused garments take centre stage. Signs of wear, repair and craftsmanship tell their story: from 17th-century embroidered mules to a dress worn for generations by the Six family.

20th-century galleries

Every six months we present new spotlight displays in the 20th-century galleries of the Rijksmuseum. This edition highlights the drawings of Madelon Vriesendorp, Charley Toorop’s artistic circle, and the influence of photography on 20th-century advertising.

Book your visit
  • Adults €25
  • Ages 18 and under Free
Admissions and opening hours
  • Includes a visit to the permanent collection
Past exhibitions

Now on view

Carel Visser in the Rijksmuseum Gardens

till 25 October 2026

In the Rijksmuseum print cabinets

till 29 November 2026

WORN

till 21 March 2027

20th-century Galleries

till 9 November 2026

Expected

Willem de Kooning at work

from 9 October 2026

Document Netherlands: New Energy

From 9 October 2026
Study of a tree trunk Study of a tree trunk

Drawing!

From 12 February 2027

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