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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entrance Ticket
Valid: 1 day
Admire over 400 masterpieces by great artists such as Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer, and Rembrandt. See the beautiful doll’s houses and a wealth of…
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise Combo Tour
Valid: 1 day
Experience 2 of Amsterdam’s best attractions with a combined 1-hour canal cruise and skip-the-line entry to the Rijksmuseum. Cruise the picturesque…
Amsterdam: 2-Hour Guided Bike Tour
Duration: 2 hours
See Amsterdam like a local on a 2-hour bike tour of the city’s major attractions. Riding with an experienced guide, see fascinating sites and…
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Guided Tour and Skip-the-Line Ticket
Duration: 2 hours
Small group
During a 2-hour guided art tour through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, discover how the artists Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals…
Skip-the-ticket-line Rijksmuseum Tour with Expert Guide
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Small group
The Dutch Golden Age and its most distinguished collection on earth. The museum’s magnificent collections includes works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and…
Amsterdam Private Full-Day Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Private tour
Discover the highlights of Amsterdam on a 6-hour private walking tour. With your experienced guide, learn about the history of some of the city's…
Rijksmuseum Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Private tour
Get ready for an amazing tour in the Rijksmuseum with a skip-the-line ticket included. Admire the masterpieces of the best Dutch Masters, from the…
Amsterdam: Guided Rijksmuseum Tour in Spanish
Duration: 2 hours
Small group
Rijksmuseum, also known as the National Museum of the Netherlands, is the most important museum in the country. Throughout this visit you will learn…
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Top 5 most famous paintings at the Rijksmuseum
As well as historical artifacts, the Netherlands' national museum boasts much of the country's best art. With over 2,000 works from the Dutch Golden Age by luminaries like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Vermeer, here are a few must-sees to help plan your visit!
The Milkmaid by Johann Vermeer
A drizzle of milk is the only movement in Vermeer's exemplary study of a woman engaged in daily routine – as much the artist's trademark as his exquisite rendering of light.
Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh
This early self-portrait captures the artist's transition into the Post-Impressionist style that would define his seminal works. A perfect aperitif for the nearby Van Gogh Museum!
The Battle of Waterloo by Jan Willem Pieneman
Though storm clouds linger over Napoleon's army, a patch of sunlight pierces through to illuminate the Anglo-Dutch heroes. No prizes for guessing which side the artist was on!
Early Self Portrait by Rembrandt
Unusual for a self-portrait, Rembrandt's face is cast in shadow. Is he commenting on the vanity of his contemporaries, or have we just been duped into paying closer attention?
The Threatened Swan by Jan Asselijn
Asselijn's swan adopts an almost kung-fu-like stance against an approaching hound. Though its intentions are unclear, it was soon adopted as a symbol of national resistance!
Our insider tips
Best time to visit?
The Rijksmuseum is open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM every day of the year (yep, even Christmas!). To avoid queues, arrive before 10:00AM or after 3:00PM, although the latter won't allow you time to see much. April, May, and August are its busiest months, when visitors can expect to queue for about half an hour at peak times.
How to get there?
The Rijksmuseum is located in Museumplein (Museum Square) in Amsterdam South. It can be reached via trams 2 and 5 to the Rijksmuseum tram stop, 7 and 12 to Museumplein, and 10 to Spiegelgracht.v
How much time?
Obviously some visitors will prefer to take their time with each artwork, while others may have an itinerary of the best bits so they can skip the rest. Either way, plan a minimum of 2-3 hours there.
Good to know
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- When should I visit?
- The museum is open 365 days a year from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
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- Is it expensive?
- Adult ticket prices start at 17.50€.
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- Will I need a guide?
- It will definitely help. Might be worth it to check our these best-selling tours.
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- How to get there
- Trams 2, 5, 7, 10 and 12 all stop near the Rijksmuseum. Check the name of the stop before you head out!
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- Additional information
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- The Rijksmuseum Gardens, Shop and Café are open to visitors without a ticket.
- Visitors under 18 gain free admission to the museum.
What people are saying about Rijksmuseum
Wonderful and informative way to visit the museums!
My visit to Amsterdam was for only two nights. I’m an artist, so the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum were the most important attractions on my list. Due to its popularity, I wasn’t aware I had to purchase Van Gogh tickets in advance online. I was so disappointed. Luckily I found this small group tour and signed up. Our guide, Marjoke was very pleasant and informative. She spoke perfect English and was educated about art history. She took us on a very interesting tour with an educational backstory of the important pieces of art. I left the tour with a broader understanding of the art and Van Gogh himself. My only frustration was some of our participants were late and we had to use precious time waiting for them! Also, the tour didn’t include the special Rembrandt exhibition at the Rijks but luckily we were able to get tickets. That should be clear in the description. Marjoke was an excellent tour guide! I’d recommend this tour.
Beautiful museum poor direction to boat trip
Loved the ease of getting ticket and easy access to museum had to use Google maps to get to boat trip note it is the red kiosk to left of front of museum. We went to this kiosk twice and we were sent on wild goose chase to find boat which so spoilt the experience. Finding the set off point was where we started was irratating and meant an hour wasted. It was so out of step with the hospitality of amsterdam
Awesome artwork & building, will leave a lasting memory of Amsterdam.
Had a great day wandering leisurely through the museum. It was a wet day with crowds of people but all ran smoothly once our bags were stored in Cloak room. Nice lunch was had at the restaurant, toilets were clean & free, displays & artwork truly impressive. Was a buzz to see Rembrandt & Van Gogh masterpieces up close. Very enjoyable day.
Met expectations for online book.On arrival-easy to facilitate entrry.
Easy to navigate website to book tickets. Unlike some other bookings we tried to plan before our trip, this one went well when we arrived at the museum. We had no problems with entrance. skip the line worked as stated. Early booking prior to our trip insured we were able to have entrance. Excellent experience.
Super easy option to get around when visiting Amsterdam!
This was my second time visiting Amsterdam and using the iAmsterdam card. It was really easy to get around via public transportation with the card. It also included free tours/discounts on many of the must visit places. This is definitely highly recommended to get around when visiting Amsterdam.
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