The Rijksmuseum
4.8
Amsterdam3-4 hours
National art and history museum
About
The Rijksmuseum is a grand neo-Gothic masterpiece housing the country's most prestigious collection of Dutch Golden Age art and historical artifacts. Visitors wander through massive galleries displaying legendary works of master painters alongside intricate ship models and centuries-old clothing.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
The Gallery of Honour
Home to Rembrandt's masterpiece The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid.
02
The Cuypers Library
A breathtaking, multi-story historic research library with iron spiral staircases.
03
The Great Hall
Marvel at the soaring stained glass windows and beautifully painted vaulted ceilings.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •Tickets must be booked online in advance for a specific time slot
- •Photography without flash is permitted throughout most of the galleries
- •The museum garden is free to enter and features lovely summer sculptures
