Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum
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The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. The completely renovated Rijksmuseum tells the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and more! Most famous is Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch. A new display of the collection, a renewed building, new public facilities, a revamped garden and a new Asian Pavilion. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Neighbourhood: Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier)
Top sites to see in this attractive and affluent part of town include the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, to name but two of the highly acclaimed museums of the aptly named Museum Quarter. And if you need a break from all the fantastic art, there’s the Neoclassical Concertgebouw music hall and Vondelpark, the city’s largest park. Shopaholics and luxury brand connoisseurs will love exploring the high-end shopping destinations of PC Hooftstraat, Van Baerlestraat, Cornelis Schuytstraat, and Jacob Obrechtstraat, where even the shop window displays are of museum quality. In the evenings, when the museums close and the daytrippers head home, the area becomes a quiet oasis of calm with a sophisticated and urbane tone.
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Keaton L
Ashton-under-Lyne, UK5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Get your walking shoes on, its somehow bigger than you think, you just keep walking and walking and find yourself getting into a new room when you thought it must have been a dead end, doesnt disappoint tho.
Written 26 January 2023
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Boris Vinogradsky, MD
Bridgeport, WV435 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Unbelievable museum. Excellent collection and magnificent building. Must visit. If short on time, 2.5 hours is minimum.
Written 26 January 2023
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Lauren M
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Really impressed during our visit. There were many pieces we recognized, and many more that we did not, but still enjoyed seeing! The audio tour is a must to learn about the background and history of the items on display. The building itself is beautiful and wonderfully maintained- the photo is of the old library.
Written 25 January 2023
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Ang T
4 contributions
Jan 2023
The museum is very large and has a wide range of things to look at. Mainly art but there are other things too. I would recommend a tour as the museum is very large and the app isn't super helpful aside from the short snippets you can get using the numbers. get there early as it got very busy at 11-11:30.
Written 23 January 2023
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William S
Clinton, NJ375 contributions
Sep 2022
One of our favorite world museums. After more than 15 years, we returned to Amsterdam and a top attraction we hoped would still be amazing. The Rijks did not disappoint with world-class art collection, especially of Dutch Masters. The museum is enormous, beyond what most people can endure in one day, so we rented an audio tour for the first time, and it guided us through highlights of their collection in about 2 hours, allowing us time to see a few other sections of the museum. They have a nice impressionist section and of course Van Gogh, but much more Van Gogh is available in the eponymously named museum nearby. This is a not-to-be-missed site in Amsterdam.
Written 17 January 2023
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24Starfish
East Midlands, UK101 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We loved visiting this fantastic huge museum in a beautiful building. We spent about 3-4 hours walking round and I still think we missed some areas. I would definitely recommend a visit if in Amsterdam.
Written 17 January 2023
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ElliTravelTaste
Athens, Greece401 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Even though it was the second time for me at Rijksmuseum I felt surprised by its beauty. It is the house of Flemish painters, they are all there. Vermeer, Rembrandt, Avercamp etc. You can't miss this place while in Amsterdam. Adult ticket 20euros.
Written 13 January 2023
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String W
Plymouth, United Kingdom19 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Outside, the sheer majesty of the building is impressive. Inside, be prepared to be blown away by gallery after gallery, floor after floor of art, culture and history. Jaw dropping.
Written 12 January 2023
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Jess
Paris, France14 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
I had a great experience! This museum is truly beautiful and displays so many different kinds of art from many time periods and diverse cultures. A must-see in Amsterdam!
Written 11 January 2023
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Chaya S
Minnetonka, MN190 contributions
Jan 2023
I would suggest a guided tour versus going through on your own. There were many questions I had or additional information that I would have found useful.
Written 11 January 2023
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Sara P
Fabriano, Italy6 contributions
Buongiorno, sul sito c'è scritto "gratuito fino ai 19 anni", sarò ad Amsterdam ad agosto, con i 19 compiuti da poco... quindi mi chiedo, 19 anni compresi oppure fino ai 18? Che esperienza avete avuto in merito?
Sahara-Fi
Haslemere, UK291 contributions
Sorry - no parlo Italiano
JL
6 contributions
The website for the Rijkuseum says there is a "free, guarded cloakroom" where you can store your bag during your visit.
How safe is it, as far as pilferage and theft? Do you actually get a ticket for your particular bag, or is it on an honor system?
The reason I ask is that I am changing flights in Amsterdam but will have a long layover, so I am going to the museum. I would rather take my knapsack with me than store it at an airport locker.
Is the museum safe to store your backpack during your visit, or should I leave my backback in an airport locker instead?
Thanks
Joie A
New York113 contributions
Sorry to say, I can't answer your question because I didn't use the museum's cloakroom. The museum seemed very safe to me, but if you are the least bit worried, I'd leave it at the airport. The museum is spectacular and definitely worth trip.
JL
6 contributions
My plane is arriving in Amsterdam on August 29, 2022, supposedly at 9:30 am. But you never know.
I plan to visit the Rijkmuseum, but I am not sure exactly what time I would arrive there. I have two questions:
1) If I purchase a ticket online for a specific time and I arrive either early or late, will they still let me in?
2) Are tickets usually available at the ticket window, if I decide to buy my ticket at the museum? Does the museum ever "sell out" of tickets for visitors?
Ronald D
Shrewsbury, UK738 contributions
All tickets are to be purchased on line for a certain time frame. However they do allow a 30 to 40 minutes grace period. If they are not really busy which is unusual they may be more flexible especially if you produce your air tickets and flight times to demonstrate your planned arrival.
We arrived on the wrong day and were allowed in!!! Good luck and enjoy the Rijk.
TanVan
Ontario153 contributions
Planning on visiting this site in July 2021 .. Wasn't going to get advanced tickets but thinking maybe we should? How busy is it usually in July?
JohnSt_2
The Hague, The Netherlands959 contributions
Under Corona rules you buy tickets online and when you want to access the main exhibition (e.g. Carravagio and Bernini), that part is on a time slot. You are subsequently free to roam all other sections of the Rijks at your leisure.
July is the holiday season in the Netherlands, but most visitors before Corona were from other countries. If during your envisaged time period international restrictions are still in place, the museum is not crowded.
Hope this gives you some indication, go for Mondays in the Rijks if possible.
Is this museum all art or are there other exhibits?
femina_pulchra
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK67 contributions
Hi, I'm not sure I understand the question. The museum contains porcelain, jewellery, statues, paintings, furniture, musical instruments and virtually everything mankind has made through the centuries that has for modern day man a unique fascination. Suggest you look on the website for further info. If it is not what you seek, the Amsterdam website itself has a good list of museums, events and activities for the coming months. Hope you enjoy it, it is a wonderful place.
alceci
Chatou, France200 contributions
Y a t il une consigne pour petit bagage au musée? Si oui est ce payant ? Merci
marthalouis
Camiers, France30 contributions
il me semble que la consigne est gratuite
DrJGH
Jena, Germany8 contributions
Do not go there with luggage!
even with a small trolley you are not allowed to enter. the luggage drop at museum place does not exist any more. The museum staff sent me to PC Hofstrad but there was no such place and even shop owners there did not know. Fee for luggage storage at Central station is minimum of 7.5 EUR and you need a public transportation ticket to enter the place.
maxime c
120 contributions
Oui on ne peut pas laisser son bagage
Sans doute une question de sécurité...
Rodrigo Soberanis Prado
Valladolid, Mexico281 contributions
Should I book in advanced or the same day that I’m gonna go ?
shane b
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
I recommend you book in advance particularly to get the tour in english which is really worthwhile unless you are already expert in Dutch and World/Asian art
Lauren
Rotherham, UK4 contributions
I have just purchased entrance tickets to the museum in which I have received the e tickets through my email. Does this mean that I can just walk into the museum and go where ever as I have not added a specific guided tour?
Marta Z
Brecksville, OH212 contributions
Absolutely!
Look at the website, and navigate what you’d like to see first.... plan your visit. Enjoy!!!
Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Rijksmuseum
- Rijksmuseum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost ₹ 3,219.75, while a popular guided tour starts around ₹ 406.64 per person. See all 92 Rijksmuseum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Rijksmuseum can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 92 Rijksmuseum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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