The best of the Rijksmuseum

Crisscross the museum together with a tour guide in search of the best of the best, from the Night Watch and The Jewish Bride to Asian temple guards and Breitner. Discover the most talked about and, according to others, tasteful works of art... and add your own finale.

But who decides what you should see? We think you should! That’s why the tour guide highlights not only well-known masterpieces, but also takes your own choice into account. We’re curious to know what it will be!

A great guide with a good story, responding to questions from us, not a standard smooth story, so: very satisfied !!

06/04/2019

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This guided tour is in English
Cancellation after payment is not possible. Rescheduling the date is possible, subject to availability, up to 1 week before the visit date. This can be done via this contact form. Please note that this does not apply to private tours.
A booking for a guided tour alone does not give access to the museum. You will need entrance tickets for that. First, select the entrance tickets for the number of people joining the tour. Then, choose the date and time for the tour.

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?

Daily
For ages 16 and up
Also as a private tour

Guided tour

€ 7,50 per person

excl. entrance ticket
daily

Language

English

FOR WHOM

Adults of 16 years and older. Unfortunately, children younger than 16 can’t participate.

Private tour

€ 125 per tour

max. 15 people
excl. entrance ticket
daily

Book your private tour at least 14 days in advance.

Duration

1 hour

Where

Starts at the Information Desk

The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), oil on canvas, 1642

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The Milkmaid Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), oil on canvas, c. 1660

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The Threatened Swan Jan Asselijn (1610–1652), oil on canvas, c. 1650

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Portrait of Marten Soolmans Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), oil on canvas, 1634

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The Merry Family Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679), oil on canvas, 1668

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Girl in a White Kimono George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923), oil on canvas, 1894

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The best of the Rijksmuseum

A great guide with a good story, responding to questions from us, not a standard smooth story, so: very satisfied !!

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OPERATION NIGHT WATCH

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The best of the Gallery of Honour

The best of the Rijksmuseum

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