Amsterdam: Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket

Explore the Museum Rembrandthuis in Amsterdam and experience how Rembrandt once lived. In the homely setting of the museum on the Jodenbreestraat, get to know the man behind his art. Discover the vast collection of works throughout the museum, including 5 new museum spaces which have been recently added, including an epilogue room, an etching attic, and a third exhibition room. Experience the new multimedia tour which makes Rembrandt’s house and the 17th century come to life. Follow Rembrandt’s life story, from his arrival as an ambitious celebrity artist to his forced departure due to an accumulation of debts. See a variety of daily etching and painting demonstrations in the museum. In the exact place where Rembrandt created his masterpieces, in his studio, you’ll discover how he made his paint. In the new etching attic, you’ll learn more about Rembrandt’s etching techniques. It’s like looking over the artist’s shoulder. 01/02/2025 - 04/05/2025 De illusionist. Samuel van Hoogstraten Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627-1678), a name to remember. He learned and worked with Rembrandt, in the pupils’ studio of the Rembrandt House. Of all Rembrandt’s students, he became the most successful. During his lifetime, that is. Because, after the 17th century, he was forgotten by the general public, despite the fact that he was a learned artist who constantly experimented with different subjects and optical tricks. He was a pioneer of illusionism: the 3D artist of his time. Later in life, he wrote a famous book full of instruction for new generations of painters. This was his intellectual masterpiece. High time or a renewed introduction. In this exhibition you will get to know Samuel van Hoogstraten, discover the art of illusion and get to try it out yourself: see past the trickery and create your own optical illusion.