Rijksmuseum

Where it is & how to get there

• Tram: Trams 2 and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum.
• Tickets: Book timed tickets online.
• Garden: The museum garden is free to enter.

The story of the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum opened in its current building, designed by Pierre Cuypers, in 1885. It holds around a million objects tracing 800 years of Dutch history and art.

Its Gallery of Honour leads to Rembrandt's enormous "Night Watch". Works by Vermeer, Frans Hals and Delft blue porcelain are also highlights.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Book a time slot online.
• Head first to the "Night Watch" before crowds build.
• Walk through the passage under the building, used by cyclists.

What's around the Rijksmuseum

• Van Gogh MuseumNext to the Museumplein.
• MuseumpleinSquare with lawns.
• VondelparkAmsterdam's main park.
• ConcertgebouwFamous concert hall.

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