The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. Here the story of 800 years of Dutch history is told, from 1200 to the present. In addition, several exhibitions are organized each year from its own collection and with (inter)national loans.
The Rijksmuseum is located on Amsterdam’s Museumplein. Close to the centuries-old canal belt and within walking distance of the Vondelpark. Many visitors therefore choose a combination of busy city with a moment of relaxation in the museum.
Quite famous
The fact that the Rijksmuseum is one of the most famous museums in the world is mainly due to the fame of the masterpieces in the collection. Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, Vermeer’s The Little Street, Jan Steen’s Household and Rembrandt’s Night Watch. But the work of Breitner and the Asian Pavilion also ensure that the Rijksmuseum continues to appeal to the imagination of new generations of visitors. That is precisely why there is always something to do in the museum, for everyone, young and old, from all over the world.
See and do
There is always something to do at the Rijksmuseum, for everyone. Workshops, tours, even theatre programmes. If you are visiting the Rijksmuseum for the first time, the tour The best of the Rijksmuseum is highly recommended. During the holidays, the museum organises special activities such as workshops or drawing in the Voorhal.
Frequently visited
- The Night Watch, the world-famous painting by Rembrandt van Rijn.
- The Gallery of Honour with paintings by Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vermeer and Rembrandt, among others.
- The collection of ship models, weapons and doll houses.
- The Cuypers Library, the largest and oldest art historical library in the Netherlands.