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First of all, if you appreciate museums at all, this is a must-see place in Amsterdam!! Yesterday morning we lined up at about 8:50 before museum opening at 9. We had purchased tickets online ahead of time and figured the earlier the better. We spent 3.5 hours here and made sure to see every aspect, spending more or less time in exhibits depending on our interest. The gift shop is extensive and worth a look around as well. There's a restaurant and cafe as well which look great. Getting a map as you enter is helpful. The museum is subdivided by floor (0 through 3), and time period, with 1900-2000 on the top floor. There's a coat check if you wish on the 0 floor, alongside the bathrooms. May I mention that I love that most public bathrooms here are stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors?! The privacy is much nicer, and the doorknob indicates vacant/occupied so you don't have people looking at your feet to decide if it's empty. lol. We experienced the galleries basically in chronological order. The special collections are cool in that they are historical artifacts, lovingly preserved, such as old swords/guns, locks/keys, tea services, clothing and glassware, to name a few. My favorite artifact was a chessboard which had animal images subtly etched into the metal of each space. (See photo). We spent a good chunk of time in the 1300s galleries, where the sculptures, paintings, and artwork often depicted scenes from Jesus' life, Biblical stories, or morality themes. One sculpture was of the two thieves on Jesus' either side during the crucifixion, showing one of them with an angel above his shoulders because he was headed to heaven. The Great Hall in between the main wings of the museum is a gorgeous expansive space with high vaulted ceilings, and floor to ceiling stained glass windows along one wall, paying tribute to the great painters, philosophers, architects, and musicians of Europe. There's an entire room full of elaborate 5- foot tall dollhouses that women of high class households (in the 1650s) would spend time curating, collecting, and creating , as a pastime and perhaps to save their husbands' the expense of renovating their actual homes. They had area rugs, wallpaper, the works! The Rijksmuseum opened in 1885, and is a historical monument worthy of patronage. Highly recommend!!!
The entrance into the museum is under a large and beautiful tunnel that has a busy bike path you need to watch out for. There were so many amazing art pieces I really enjoyed seeing. I breezed through some exhibitions I wasn't as interested in but felt I saw most everything I wanted. I was here for about 2 1/2 hours before leaving. A really beautiful museum set up with some amazing items to show.
This museum is the Louvre of the Netherlands. It contains an unbelievable collection of art and Dutch history. We spent a little over three hours here and barely made a dent in it. We did a private tour in October 2025 with a personable and knowledgeable guide. He got us in at opening and took us straight up to the third floor's Galley of Honour. Here we saw The Night Watch as well as many other notable creations by Rembrandt. This collection is the pride of this museum, and rightfully so. The Great Hall was also impressive, and the history of it developed as the religious powers in the Netherlands changed - influencing even the floor designs and paint schemes in here. One can spend all day here and not get it all in - so I recommend hitting the third floor first before working your way down. It fills up quick and by lunch time you will be overwhelmed by people as well as your surroundings. If you even barely appreciate art, you will love your time here.
This museum was huge! Beautiful to look and on both the inside and the outside. Beautiful gardens and greenery and the building was an architectural masterpiece. Our story is a little funny because even tho we paid to enter, we were so tired from the day already that we only entered for a mere 3 minutes and then stepped out to go look for Stroopwaffles. We barely saw anything here, but hey everyone says it's a must-see when you're visiting Amsterdam.
To say there's a lot to see here is an understatement...the Rijksmuseum ranks up there as a world class art institution and for good reason! With over 1 million objects in the collection, only about 8000 are displayed at a given time, including a veritable collection of Dutch art from famous painters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Steen, van Ruisdael and Van Gogh which are displayed prominently in the museum's keystone display halls. Located in the Museumwartier (museum quarter) part of town, you can't miss this building with its red brick facade and tunnel passageway running thru the center splitting the building into two halves and connecting the surrounding streets. Established in 1798 as a national museum in the style of Paris' Louvre, the museum collections were originally located in The Hague and moved several times before arriving to its modern location. The current building was designed by Pierre Cuypers in an amalgamated Neo-Gothic and Dutch Renaissance style, opening to the public in 1885. The latest version of the museum interior was a result of renovations completed only 12 years ago, when the museum closed for 10 years between 2003-2013 for this overhaul. My shortsighted hopes of canvassing the entire museum within 4 hours proved unrealistic since I spent about 4.5 hours going thru two-thirds of the museum briskly, then practically ran thru the last third. A few areas may have been missed...(who's really spending a lot of time in the medieval art wing right?) though I was glad to view most of the better known pieces on my radar! A handful of the many highlights include: - Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" a portrait of a civilian soldiers in the 17th century which apparently wasn't a nighttime scene at all, the painting only looked dark due to the darkening of the varnish over time. - A number of Rembrandt's other paintings are on display, including a few "Self Portrait"'s, "The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild," known as 'The Syndics', "Rebecca and Isaac," known as 'The Jewish Bride', "An Old Woman Reading, probably the prophetess Hannah," and "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" - Vermeer's "The Milkmaid," "Woman Reading a Letter," "The Love Letter," and "View of Houses in Delft," known as 'The Little Street' - his paintings are hyper realistic for his time, and his capture of light is spectacular. - the beautiful library with vaulted ceilings, filled with art history books, the largest research library of its kind in the Netherlands. - a ground floor (floor 0) display of specialty objects like ship models, period clothing, jewelry and accessories, guns and rifles, serving ware, entertainment and household decorations--thousands of items that all warranted more time reading thru descriptions and admiring their distinctive elements. I would certainly spend more time here if I come again. Hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Adults €25, free for 18 and younger, discounted or free tickets available for those with certain membership card/pass holders. Entry time slots must be booked online in advance. My recommendation if you're interested in a number of sights, museums and activities is to book thru the "i amsterdam" card valid for a certain number of days including public transit, since ticket prices add up quickly. Cloakroom and lockers are available. Bathrooms were in ok shape. Public transportation via metro, tram and bus are nearby within 3-7 min walking distance. For more info: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
A very large art museum and unfortunately we had a limited time to explore in, but the main area is beautiful, bright and airy. The museum is a bit confusing on how to get to certain areas, as there's wasn't clear signage and the map wasn't super clear, at least to us. I would be walking to places twice or hitting dead ends. Probably having a limited time didn't help with the anxiety of trying to see everything. I didn't take a pamphlet and reading reviews, this seems to be extremely helpful so I recommend getting that and not just relying on signage. My favorite spots was the library within as well as the versace exhibit. Will be sure to have more time allotted for next time!
The Rijksmuseum is beautiful and is filled with amazing pieces. If the weather isn't great, I would make this a priority while sightseeing. We visited on a hot summer day and my favorite part was the gardens outside the Rijksmuseum. Had the weather been worse, I'm sure I would have enjoyed being inside more. There is lots to explore inside, something for everyone, along with a gift shop when you leave. Bathrooms are readily available. We purchased our tickets in advance and had no delay at time of entry.
Great visit. Initially we intended to only still the gardens but we're so taken by the building that we bought tickets. Also, why go to Van Gogh museum when in limited time and you can see Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer all here? It's a beautiful museum full of paintings and other artifacts. We only stayed about 1.5 hours as it didn't hold our 8 and 10 year old's attention, but we enjoyed. The laminated cats that you could pick up and read about painting details was very cool and my kids liked that. The highlights were the large library, from any book lovers dreams. I've seen it on tik tok and was excited to visit such a place. Disappointed to find out that you only see from a balcony, but still loved it. The main highlight was the opportunity to watch Rembrandt's famous Night Watch being restored. What an incredible process and so special to see.
The museum is huge and can be overwhelming. As I get older and weaker, I find it harder to get through an entire museum comfortably. I've held true to the belief that it's okay to whizz by a gallery or rooms that don't hold your interest, but with added pain, it makes sticking around even tougher. That being said, there are a lot of elevators that, in my experience, were only used by those that actually needed it, and not the lazy entitled tourist. There are many benches throughout the galleries as well. People using said benches to watch reels at full volume. We've failed as a species. Violent fantasies increase. By coincidence, the special exhibit was on "American Photography" and there's nothing wrong with a little Robert Frank when you're museum hopping. The special exhibit might be a little hard to find, and it's a bit like a mouse in a maze trying to find its cheese to get there. Staff is friendly and helpful. You have to buy tickets before entering. There's a nondescript dude standing somewhere random you can buy a ticket from. There's a huge fascist style banner with a QR code you can do it on your phone. You can do it online ahead of time, but then you're restricted to the entry time you chose, though they may not be strict about it, depending on crowd volume. Spent about two hours there and barely saw what they have. Must visit, when in Ams.
Absolutely amazing museum filled with wonderful art -- so inspiring to spend time in the galleries. The Dutch Masters paintings just glow. We spent hours just enjoying the art with a delightful break for lunch in the museum cafe.the shop was fun to browse in too. I would suggest a visit - and a reservation. You won't be sorry.
What a nice museum! It was convenient to get here--there was a direct tram route from my hotel, but I decided to walk, and it was only about fifteen minutes, and getting my ticket online was as easy as pie. There is lots to see for sure, but it's still manageable. The museum is clearly laid out, so you can easily navigate. (It's essentially by time period.) You'll find work by many masters as well as a potential new favorite, along with all sorts of media, as well as items of more archaeological interest. I really loved some of the small sculpture, the doll houses, and the (not so small) model ships. Don't forget to admire the building itself--it's got gorgeous architecture. I recommend going earlier in the day, as traffic does pick up.
The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's must-visit attractions and is absolutely worth spending a couple of hours exploring. Its impressive collection of Dutch masterpieces and historical artifacts makes for a fascinating visit. The museum is spacious and well laid out, making it easy to enjoy the exhibits without feeling crowded. The on-site café is a great addition, offering a perfect place to relax and recharge before or after your visit. If you're visiting Amsterdam, be sure to set aside at least two hours for the Rijksmuseum--you won't be disappointed. read more
I am so bummed!! After being there for 5 hours, I still failed to make it to the 1700-1800 and the 2000s zones!! This place is HUGE! I now understand why tourists would plan an entire day there. Unfortunately, I had 2 other stops that day that I couldn't miss, so I had no choice but left at 2pm. I am soo glad I made it to the main hall first to see Rembrandt's Night Watch (granted it was through a piece of glass due to the restoration process). I would've been devastated if I couldn't. Love the info cards for almost all of the major art pieces to explain in detail on how it was created. Some tips: Buy your ticket ahead of time. Get there 15 minutes before your entrance time to get in line and for bag check. No water inside the exhibits. The coat check is your only option if you don't show up right at when they open. The lockers filled up within minutes. Don't be fooled by the opened ones because that means the lock is broken. Definitely worth a stop at the gift shop. (Like I said above) Plan to spend the whole day there. read more
1 month ago
First of all, if you appreciate museums at all, this is a must-see place in Amsterdam!! Yesterday morning we lined up at about 8:50 before museum opening at 9. We had purchased tickets online ahead of time and figured the earlier the better. We spent 3.5 hours here and made sure to see every aspect, spending more or less time in exhibits depending on our interest. The gift shop is extensive and worth a look around as well. There's a restaurant and cafe as well which look great. Getting a map as you enter is helpful. The museum is subdivided by floor (0 through 3), and time period, with 1900-2000 on the top floor. There's a coat check if you wish on the 0 floor, alongside the bathrooms. May I mention that I love that most public bathrooms here are stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors?! The privacy is much nicer, and the doorknob indicates vacant/occupied so you don't have people looking at your feet to decide if it's empty. lol. We experienced the galleries basically in chronological order. The special collections are cool in that they are historical artifacts, lovingly preserved, such as old swords/guns, locks/keys, tea services, clothing and glassware, to name a few. My favorite artifact was a chessboard which had animal images subtly etched into the metal of each space. (See photo). We spent a good chunk of time in the 1300s galleries, where the sculptures, paintings, and artwork often depicted scenes from Jesus' life, Biblical stories, or morality themes. One sculpture was of the two thieves on Jesus' either side during the crucifixion, showing one of them with an angel above his shoulders because he was headed to heaven. The Great Hall in between the main wings of the museum is a gorgeous expansive space with high vaulted ceilings, and floor to ceiling stained glass windows along one wall, paying tribute to the great painters, philosophers, architects, and musicians of Europe. There's an entire room full of elaborate 5- foot tall dollhouses that women of high class households (in the 1650s) would spend time curating, collecting, and creating , as a pastime and perhaps to save their husbands' the expense of renovating their actual homes. They had area rugs, wallpaper, the works! The Rijksmuseum opened in 1885, and is a historical monument worthy of patronage. Highly recommend!!! read more
The entrance into the museum is under a large and beautiful tunnel that has a busy bike path you need to watch out for. There were so many amazing art pieces I really enjoyed seeing. I breezed through some exhibitions I wasn't as interested in but felt I saw most everything I wanted. I was here for about 2 1/2 hours before leaving. A really beautiful museum set up with some amazing items to show. read more
9 months ago
This museum is the Louvre of the Netherlands. It contains an unbelievable collection of art and Dutch history. We spent a little over three hours here and barely made a dent in it. We did a private tour in October 2025 with a personable and knowledgeable guide. He got us in at opening and took us straight up to the third floor's Galley of Honour. Here we saw The Night Watch as well as many other notable creations by Rembrandt. This collection is the pride of this museum, and rightfully so. The Great Hall was also impressive, and the history of it developed as the religious powers in the Netherlands changed - influencing even the floor designs and paint schemes in here. One can spend all day here and not get it all in - so I recommend hitting the third floor first before working your way down. It fills up quick and by lunch time you will be overwhelmed by people as well as your surroundings. If you even barely appreciate art, you will love your time here. read more
4 months ago
Some of the most important works of art in history reside here. The Night Watch alone is worth the price. Could take days to see everything. read more
8 months ago
This museum was huge! Beautiful to look and on both the inside and the outside. Beautiful gardens and greenery and the building was an architectural masterpiece. Our story is a little funny because even tho we paid to enter, we were so tired from the day already that we only entered for a mere 3 minutes and then stepped out to go look for Stroopwaffles. We barely saw anything here, but hey everyone says it's a must-see when you're visiting Amsterdam. read more
To say there's a lot to see here is an understatement...the Rijksmuseum ranks up there as a world class art institution and for good reason! With over 1 million objects in the collection, only about 8000 are displayed at a given time, including a veritable collection of Dutch art from famous painters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Steen, van Ruisdael and Van Gogh which are displayed prominently in the museum's keystone display halls. Located in the Museumwartier (museum quarter) part of town, you can't miss this building with its red brick facade and tunnel passageway running thru the center splitting the building into two halves and connecting the surrounding streets. Established in 1798 as a national museum in the style of Paris' Louvre, the museum collections were originally located in The Hague and moved several times before arriving to its modern location. The current building was designed by Pierre Cuypers in an amalgamated Neo-Gothic and Dutch Renaissance style, opening to the public in 1885. The latest version of the museum interior was a result of renovations completed only 12 years ago, when the museum closed for 10 years between 2003-2013 for this overhaul. My shortsighted hopes of canvassing the entire museum within 4 hours proved unrealistic since I spent about 4.5 hours going thru two-thirds of the museum briskly, then practically ran thru the last third. A few areas may have been missed...(who's really spending a lot of time in the medieval art wing right?) though I was glad to view most of the better known pieces on my radar! A handful of the many highlights include: - Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" a portrait of a civilian soldiers in the 17th century which apparently wasn't a nighttime scene at all, the painting only looked dark due to the darkening of the varnish over time. - A number of Rembrandt's other paintings are on display, including a few "Self Portrait"'s, "The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild," known as 'The Syndics', "Rebecca and Isaac," known as 'The Jewish Bride', "An Old Woman Reading, probably the prophetess Hannah," and "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" - Vermeer's "The Milkmaid," "Woman Reading a Letter," "The Love Letter," and "View of Houses in Delft," known as 'The Little Street' - his paintings are hyper realistic for his time, and his capture of light is spectacular. - the beautiful library with vaulted ceilings, filled with art history books, the largest research library of its kind in the Netherlands. - a ground floor (floor 0) display of specialty objects like ship models, period clothing, jewelry and accessories, guns and rifles, serving ware, entertainment and household decorations--thousands of items that all warranted more time reading thru descriptions and admiring their distinctive elements. I would certainly spend more time here if I come again. Hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Adults €25, free for 18 and younger, discounted or free tickets available for those with certain membership card/pass holders. Entry time slots must be booked online in advance. My recommendation if you're interested in a number of sights, museums and activities is to book thru the "i amsterdam" card valid for a certain number of days including public transit, since ticket prices add up quickly. Cloakroom and lockers are available. Bathrooms were in ok shape. Public transportation via metro, tram and bus are nearby within 3-7 min walking distance. For more info: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en read more
1 year ago
A very large art museum and unfortunately we had a limited time to explore in, but the main area is beautiful, bright and airy. The museum is a bit confusing on how to get to certain areas, as there's wasn't clear signage and the map wasn't super clear, at least to us. I would be walking to places twice or hitting dead ends. Probably having a limited time didn't help with the anxiety of trying to see everything. I didn't take a pamphlet and reading reviews, this seems to be extremely helpful so I recommend getting that and not just relying on signage. My favorite spots was the library within as well as the versace exhibit. Will be sure to have more time allotted for next time! read more
The Rijksmuseum is beautiful and is filled with amazing pieces. If the weather isn't great, I would make this a priority while sightseeing. We visited on a hot summer day and my favorite part was the gardens outside the Rijksmuseum. Had the weather been worse, I'm sure I would have enjoyed being inside more. There is lots to explore inside, something for everyone, along with a gift shop when you leave. Bathrooms are readily available. We purchased our tickets in advance and had no delay at time of entry. read more
Great visit. Initially we intended to only still the gardens but we're so taken by the building that we bought tickets. Also, why go to Van Gogh museum when in limited time and you can see Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer all here? It's a beautiful museum full of paintings and other artifacts. We only stayed about 1.5 hours as it didn't hold our 8 and 10 year old's attention, but we enjoyed. The laminated cats that you could pick up and read about painting details was very cool and my kids liked that. The highlights were the large library, from any book lovers dreams. I've seen it on tik tok and was excited to visit such a place. Disappointed to find out that you only see from a balcony, but still loved it. The main highlight was the opportunity to watch Rembrandt's famous Night Watch being restored. What an incredible process and so special to see. read more
The museum is huge and can be overwhelming. As I get older and weaker, I find it harder to get through an entire museum comfortably. I've held true to the belief that it's okay to whizz by a gallery or rooms that don't hold your interest, but with added pain, it makes sticking around even tougher. That being said, there are a lot of elevators that, in my experience, were only used by those that actually needed it, and not the lazy entitled tourist. There are many benches throughout the galleries as well. People using said benches to watch reels at full volume. We've failed as a species. Violent fantasies increase. By coincidence, the special exhibit was on "American Photography" and there's nothing wrong with a little Robert Frank when you're museum hopping. The special exhibit might be a little hard to find, and it's a bit like a mouse in a maze trying to find its cheese to get there. Staff is friendly and helpful. You have to buy tickets before entering. There's a nondescript dude standing somewhere random you can buy a ticket from. There's a huge fascist style banner with a QR code you can do it on your phone. You can do it online ahead of time, but then you're restricted to the entry time you chose, though they may not be strict about it, depending on crowd volume. Spent about two hours there and barely saw what they have. Must visit, when in Ams. read more
Absolutely amazing museum filled with wonderful art -- so inspiring to spend time in the galleries. The Dutch Masters paintings just glow. We spent hours just enjoying the art with a delightful break for lunch in the museum cafe.the shop was fun to browse in too. I would suggest a visit - and a reservation. You won't be sorry. read more
What a nice museum! It was convenient to get here--there was a direct tram route from my hotel, but I decided to walk, and it was only about fifteen minutes, and getting my ticket online was as easy as pie. There is lots to see for sure, but it's still manageable. The museum is clearly laid out, so you can easily navigate. (It's essentially by time period.) You'll find work by many masters as well as a potential new favorite, along with all sorts of media, as well as items of more archaeological interest. I really loved some of the small sculpture, the doll houses, and the (not so small) model ships. Don't forget to admire the building itself--it's got gorgeous architecture. I recommend going earlier in the day, as traffic does pick up. read more
1 year ago
We had limited time in Amsterdam so chose going to the Rijksmuseum over the Van Gogh museum because there are some Van Gogh paintings here along with so much more. The architecture of the Rijksmuseum building is impressive and quite interesting with its stained glass windows. It is the national museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts and history. You can see relics of the Dutch colonial days here along with amazing art. I loved seeing all the Rembrandt paintings, and while The Night Watch is pretty spectacular to see in person, I also loved seeing the details (like the hands) in another of his paintings, The Jewish Bride. A painting that I especially loved, Young Italian Woman, with 'Puck' the Dog, is by an artist I hadn't hear of before, Thérèse Schwartze. Overall, I enjoyed my time here but thought it was way too busy (even with timed tickets). read more
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous museum, the building itself is stunning. Especially, the entrance walking into the building. The staff is very friendly and helpful. To get the most out of your experience I would recommend doing the audio tour or a guided tour so you can really understand the importance of these pieces of art. Next time I come, I think I'll do a guided tour. The art gallery is filled with a lot of Rembrandt's art, the gallery also has a healthy variety of different arts- statues, paintings, displays, etc! The museum is clean and easy to navigate once you get the hang of things. The employees are very friendly, I spent about 2.5 hours in the museum, but I could have easily spent a lot more time in there (hence why I suggest getting a guide). I bought my tickets online directly from the website. 1 adult ticket cost €25! If you admire the arts it's definitely a must see! read more
What a fantastic museum! It is quite large and holds so ma y of the greatest artists. The staff are all super friendly and provided us helpful directions. We loved seeing the kids school field trips here. The museum is impeccably clean and had a lovely gift shop & cafe. read more
2 years ago
The Rijksmuseum is a world class museum. It is on a par with any of the world's famous art museums. The Rijks is huge inside, floor after floor. You could easily spend several days here and still not see everything. Along with the nearby Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum is a testimony to Vincent Van Gogh's family, particularly that of his brother Theo's, who worked hard to keep his memory alive after his death. After his suicide, he worked tirelessly to organize and catalog all his brother's paintings. The last two years of Vincent's life were a world wide of productivity but bitter sweet. Most remember his argument with Paul Gauguin, on which was the most serious artist ... it sadly ended with Van Gogh's disfigurement. But in those remaining two years, Van Gogh produced some his best, awe inspiring work. This Museum, along with the nearby Van Gogh and Musée d'Orsay, house some his best works. From his Yellow Room and Almond Tree, to the portraits of the local town folk in sleepy French city of Arles, or his self portraits, to Starry Night. It can take your breath away seeing them in person. We came here for the Van Goghs, but it was the Rembrandts from the Dutch golden age including Jacob van Ruisdael, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, and of course Johannes Vermeer that wowed us. read more
One of the best museum to appreciate work of arts. It is a must visit if you are in Amsterdam. I was stunned by the size of the Nightwatcher. There were also a number of Van Gogh's masterpieces available if you are unable to visit the Van Gogh museum. I allotted 2 hours for the museum but felt I can spend another 2-4 hours in there. Highly recommend. read more
I really rate museums based on their pamphlets and the pamphlet at Rijksmuseum is a massive slay. Having mistakenly not had a plan for the Louvre in Paris a few months ago, thus dampening my overall experience of the museum, I knew better this time. Show me the masterpieces like the peasant I am and I'll find things to be delighted and surprised by along the way. Two hours later, thanks to A VERY WELL ORGANIZED QUAD FOLD PAMPHLET WITH HIGHLIGHTS AND A STRUCTURED PEOPLE MOVEMENT SYSTEM THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I had done just that. The gift shop didn't have the magnet I wanted of the Renaissance woman with her dog but that didn't feel like enough to dock a star, what with the point of the museum being the ART and not the MAGNETS. I do love me a museum gift shop, though. I loved the Rembrandt section and spent most of my time there, and also really appreciated the lack of crowding and photo taking around important works. More bonus points for Rijks? They have these great construction paper-sized guides to specific works in English - highlighting key elements of the work and opening up more room for thought. I don't like doing major art museums with a guide (first of all hurry up and second of all shut up and let me think), so these opportunities for further discovery on my own terms were welcome. Look at the guide for the angry goose! I ended up getting the angry goose magnet, of which the gift shop has plenty. I will remember this museum, it's bathroom (a story for another time), and it's stunning garden for a lifetime and am so glad to have had the opportunity to enter it's iconic doors. read more
12 days ago
2 years ago
After much debating which museum I should spend a few hours in, and chatting with as many locals that felt like chatting, I landed on Rijksmuseum. Tuesday morning, I bought tickets online for 1PM entry for 22.50 euro and made my way by bike over to the massive and absolutely gorgeous museum. Maybe because it was a weekday, but it really wasn't as busy as I would have suspected it to be! I waited in a short line to get in, made my way over to information for a map and some tips on how to best navigate the huge space, and made my way to the second floor. Hot tip! Bring your headphones and download the app for the audio tour. You can input the number of any paintings you'd like info on one by one, or start at the beginning and let it play through as you walk around. Another hot tip I try to stick to with all massive museums, do a little research into what pieces or artists you are most excited to see and then try to seek those out, otherwise you'll be wandering for longer than you like and can wind up a bit exhausted. I planned to only stay an hour or so because it was such a beautiful day outside, but about 2 hours later I still wasn't ready to leave. You'll find works by some of your favorite Dutch artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt and Van Gogh and of course, those will have a bit of a crowd around them, but there are also thousands of other incredible pieces to marvel at. While some museums in Amsterdam sell out fast, it seems like you can find available same day tickets here and it is 100% worth the visit. read more
1 year ago
Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts, and as expected the offerings are largely Renaissance with a smattering of modernity. Unfortunate that Rembrandt's Night Watch is currently being restored, but glad the museum left it at least partially visible. read more
The museum is located a bit south of the city center (maybe a 20 minute walk). There are at least 2 tram lines that service this area and which can get you to the central station in about 20 minutes (you can just use any tap-to-pay credit card on it). I reserved museum tickets a couple of months in advance. We visited on a Tuesday around 1:15 p.m. We arrived a bit early, so we checked out a gift shop nearby (that covers both the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum) and a garden area associated with the Rijksmuseum. We rented the audio tour devices. My unit did not work (it had lost its Wi-Fi connection) but the staff was helpful and replaced it promptly. My wife and I then used it to take the highlights tour. I generally enjoyed this. I paused at several places to look at other works beyond just the highlights, but it generally led us on an accelerated path through the museum. Towards the end, the map leading to the next stop failed to work, so we had to ask directions to some of the stops. Overall, I liked the collection of works, especially the works by Vermeer. It was hard to see The Night Watch due to the conservation work being done, but I appreciate that such work is sometimes required. All in all, I enjoyed this visit. The museum has a number of worthwhile artists / works to see. read more
Place was amazing. Big but not impossible to see in a day, well payed out with maps and sights. All info signs were in both English and Dutch. Be careful not to book tickets for the wrong day-- for a future day they'll let you in, for past days you will need to rebook. read more
I got the I Amsterdam card so this was included. It's a large collection of art. I enjoyed it. I was really excited to see the night watch but it look like it was under construction. They had a replica right next to it. I was also excited to see the Van Gogh self portrait but it was on loan. But across the street is the Van Gogh museum. It was busy with students on field trips. I didn't get to see all of it due to my schedule but it I go back to Amsterdam I will return to see everything. Make sure you have time to cover it all. read more
3 years ago
The Amsterdam Rijksmuseum is the largest art museum I've ever visited and one of the largest museums in Amsterdam. It is a part of the "I AM Amsterdam" city pass, so if you have that pass, you get free admission here. As an American, I didn't grow up learning much history before the 1700s, and that history was centered around America. I loved seeing art from the middle ages and before- some exhibits are close to 1,000 years old! There are some modern exhibits on the top floor, but we never figured out how to get up there. We also ran out of time. You will find everything from art to antique musical instruments, clothes, and model ships here. Even with the number system, it's easy to get lost just because the museum is so vast. One wing even has an Asian art area- which again, isn't something I grew up learning in school. If you have seating concerns, there are some small, folding chairs that you can get on the first floor and take with you. We found enough seating, as most rooms have padded benches to sit, rest, and reflect on the art. If you're hungry, there's a large gift shop AND a large café- but we just ventured nearby for coffee and snacks when we were done. Rijksmuseum also has a smaller location in the nearby college town of Leiden, but if you can only visit one Rijksmuseum, you must visit the one in Amsterdam. read more
This national museum located in Museum Square in Amsterdam is dedicated to the arts and has an extensive collection of Dutch Artists. The museum has art and historical artifacts that span over 800 years. Famous for collections from Rembrandt, Van Gough, and Vermeer. Rembrandt's most famous masterpiece The Night Watch can be found in a special gallery that was designed to house this massive painting. The museum also has a library that houses a comprehensive collection of books, catalogs and periodicals that focus on Dutch art and history. Tickets can be easily purchased online and in advance. read more
2 years ago
Expansive museum housing great works of art in a beautiful building. Bought tickets ahead of time and I'd highly recommend doing so to avoid waiting for a long time in line. You can easily spend a full day here, but at the very least, allot three hours to browse the galleries. There is a cafe inside and though overpriced, it is nice to be able to rest your feet. You order through your phone but the waiters can help if needed. They do have kids options. You can take pictures of the art, though be sure to follow all posted signs. The Night Watch was under restoration when I went so I was unable to view it fully, but many other works including the dollhouses, the Swan, and the Milkmaid were all there. The library is especially nice to see, and is a working library. Overall, a great spot to visit if you love art/culture. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Welcome to the house of Rembrandt, or at least that's how it felt. The big showstopper here is the Night Watch by Rembrandt located in the Gallery of Honor. If you're a little anxious like myself, the Rijksmuseum can look daunting, especially since everything looks the same upon entry in a large building. I highly recommend bringing your own headphones and downloading the Rijksmuseum app. The Rijksmuseum app was my one stop shop and go-to guide for my entire museum visit. It has maps and audio guided tours along with where each painting is located. They also have a live-map, but I found this to not be as useful. Want to see an artwork you enjoyed again? Rijksmuseum also has thousands of it's art pieces in high-resolution online. read more
We bought 10 o'clock tickets for €22.5 and stood on a crazy line to get inside. The museum itself is magnificent. The line was :30 long & the museum was very crowded. Inside were very large school groups and tour groups. All of the headsets were gone, but we used a map and navigated the huge Museum. spending 2 1/2 hours exploring. The museum was renovated in 2013 after a decade-long, $441 million revamp, this is the biggest of Amsterdam's "big three" museums. There are endless galleries of Golden Age paintings, though with 8,000 masterworks on display, this isn't a niche affair. Model ships, rich costumes, and Asian art figure into the museum's well-paced chronological trot from the Middle Ages to Mondrian. The museum app, with its 14 themed tours, was worth downloading for free from the Apple Store and the Wi-Fi here is good enough to make wayfinding a breeze. We admired 22 of Rembrandt's paintings. The "Jewish Bride," with thick golden impasto that inspired Vincent van Gogh's use of rich pigments, as well as his monumental group portrait of a civic militia, commonly known as "The Night Watch," behind glass as it undergoes a multi-year examination and restoration. We moved slowly past the crowds to see "Old Woman Reading" -- glimpse the wrinkles in her hands, which hold a Bible that were so lifelike. We found some Van Gogh's behind crowds & admired paintings, sculptures, silver, furniture & clothing displayed. read more
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