Rijksmuseum Tickets
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum boasts a remarkable collection of over 1 million objects, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Witness works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, Ferdinand Bol and many more. Book Rijkmuseum tickets here to get direct admission, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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Discover the artistic and cultural history of the Netherlands through over 8,000 objects on display, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
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Admire world-renowned masterpieces including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, and Van Gogh’s self-portrait.
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Explore themed galleries showcasing Dutch Golden Age painting, decorative arts, sculpture, and historical artifacts like Delftware and ship models.
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Listen to your multimedia guide commentary, available in 10+ languages and gain valuable insights about the history and stories behind the artwork you see.
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Choose to upgrade your experience with a 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise or a small-group guided tour in English for added cultural context.
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Discover the artistic and cultural history of the Netherlands through over 8,000 objects on display, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
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Admire world-renowned masterpieces including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, and Van Gogh’s self-portrait.
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Explore themed galleries showcasing Dutch Golden Age painting, decorative arts, sculpture, and historical artifacts like Delftware and ship models.
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Listen to your multimedia guide commentary, available in 10+ languages and gain valuable insights about the history and stories behind the artwork you see.
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Choose to upgrade your experience with a 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise or a small-group guided tour in English for added cultural context.
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With pre-booked tickets, step straight into the heart of Dutch cultural heritage without waiting in ticket queues at the Rijksmuseum.
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With an immersive audio tour available in multiple languages, discover the stories, symbolism, and context behind each masterpiece with expertly curated commentary.
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Whether you want to focus on paintings, historical artefacts, or hidden gems, the audioguide lets you tailor your visit to suit your preferences.
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Travel through 800 years of Dutch history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, through paintings, sculptures, clothing, weapons, ship models, and even Delftware.
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Wander through 80 galleries and admire over 8,000 artefacts of the Dutch Golden Age, from Rembrandt’s mesmerising The Night Watch to masterpieces by Van Gogh.
More details
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With pre-booked tickets, step straight into the heart of Dutch cultural heritage without waiting in ticket queues at the Rijksmuseum.
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With an immersive audio tour available in multiple languages, discover the stories, symbolism, and context behind each masterpiece with expertly curated commentary.
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Whether you want to focus on paintings, historical artefacts, or hidden gems, the audioguide lets you tailor your visit to suit your preferences.
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Travel through 800 years of Dutch history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, through paintings, sculptures, clothing, weapons, ship models, and even Delftware.
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Wander through 80 galleries and admire over 8,000 artefacts of the Dutch Golden Age, from Rembrandt’s mesmerising The Night Watch to masterpieces by Van Gogh.
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Skip the lines and enjoy a 2- or 2.5-hour small-group guided tour (max. 10-15 guests) of the Rijksmuseum, led by an expert guide.
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Enjoy a more personal, interactive experience with a chance to ask your guides questions in a small group setting.
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Join a tour in English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, or Dutch and hear your guide share the social and historical context behind the art.
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After your guided tour, you can continue exploring over 8,000 works on display for the rest of the day at your own pace.
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Upgrade to go beyond the classics and see artworks by women, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC figures on a 2.5-hour private tour led by an art historian.
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Skip the lines and enjoy a 2- or 2.5-hour small-group guided tour (max. 10-15 guests) of the Rijksmuseum, led by an expert guide.
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Enjoy a more personal, interactive experience with a chance to ask your guides questions in a small group setting.
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Join a tour in English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, or Dutch and hear your guide share the social and historical context behind the art.
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After your guided tour, you can continue exploring over 8,000 works on display for the rest of the day at your own pace.
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Upgrade to go beyond the classics and see artworks by women, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC figures on a 2.5-hour private tour led by an art historian.
15% off
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Dive deep into history with the Rijksmuseum's 8,000 objects, then cruise past architectural landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge in 60 mins.
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Go on the cruise from Centraal Station, then head to the Rijksmuseum, just 15 mins away by public transport. Enjoy both on the same day, in any order you choose. Plus, enjoy discounts for kids!
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Use the in-depth multimedia guide to illuminate the art and history at the museum, and enjoy multilingual audio commentary on the cruise for city and landmark insights.
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Get up close to over 400 world-renowned masterpieces, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid, housed within the Rijksmuseum.
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Relax and enjoy the views from a glass-top boat for clear perspectives of Amsterdam's famous waterways, regardless of the weather.
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Dive deep into history with the Rijksmuseum's 8,000 objects, then cruise past architectural landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge in 60 mins.
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Go on the cruise from Centraal Station, then head to the Rijksmuseum, just 15 mins away by public transport. Enjoy both on the same day, in any order you choose. Plus, enjoy discounts for kids!
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Use the in-depth multimedia guide to illuminate the art and history at the museum, and enjoy multilingual audio commentary on the cruise for city and landmark insights.
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Get up close to over 400 world-renowned masterpieces, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid, housed within the Rijksmuseum.
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Relax and enjoy the views from a glass-top boat for clear perspectives of Amsterdam's famous waterways, regardless of the weather.
16% off
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With a multilingual audio guide, skip the lines at the unique bathtub-shaped Stedelijk Museum featuring masterpieces from Picasso, Van Gogh, and Matisse.
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Admire a vast collection of design and applied arts including furniture, industrial design, and even textiles.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Rijksmuseum and get the chance to view Van Gogh’s 'Self-Portrait', Vermeer’s 'Milkmaid', and Rembrandt’s 'Night Watch'.
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Come across a collection of over 800,000 objects and stunning artwork from Asia including pieces from China, Japan, and Indonesia.
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Did you know? The Rijksmuseum is housed in a beautiful building that was once the royal palace of the Netherlands!
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With a multilingual audio guide, skip the lines at the unique bathtub-shaped Stedelijk Museum featuring masterpieces from Picasso, Van Gogh, and Matisse.
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Admire a vast collection of design and applied arts including furniture, industrial design, and even textiles.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Rijksmuseum and get the chance to view Van Gogh’s 'Self-Portrait', Vermeer’s 'Milkmaid', and Rembrandt’s 'Night Watch'.
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Come across a collection of over 800,000 objects and stunning artwork from Asia including pieces from China, Japan, and Indonesia.
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Did you know? The Rijksmuseum is housed in a beautiful building that was once the royal palace of the Netherlands!
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At Moco Museum you’ll see Banksy originals, Warhol’s famous pieces, and Studio Irma’s dazzling digital installations with a seven-language audio guide included.
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See Rembrandt’s striking works, Vermeer’s timeless pieces & Dutch Golden Age highlights at Rijksmuseum with a self-guided multimedia tour in 10+ languages.
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Get contrast and variety in one day with two top museums just 3 minutes apart and one ticket that covers classic and contemporary art.
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At Moco Museum you’ll see Banksy originals, Warhol’s famous pieces, and Studio Irma’s dazzling digital installations with a seven-language audio guide included.
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See Rembrandt’s striking works, Vermeer’s timeless pieces & Dutch Golden Age highlights at Rijksmuseum with a self-guided multimedia tour in 10+ languages.
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Get contrast and variety in one day with two top museums just 3 minutes apart and one ticket that covers classic and contemporary art.
23% off
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Experience Ajax history beyond the stands with access to dressing rooms, dugouts tunnels and the Gallery of Fame showcasing trophies and legendary moments.
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Spend as long as you like at the Rijksmuseum seeing over 8000 Dutch artworks including pieces by Vermeer and Van Gogh alongside other historical exhibits.
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Get a fuller picture of Amsterdam by combining football heritage and classic art collections while saving 15% compared to booking both experiences separately.
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Experience Ajax history beyond the stands with access to dressing rooms, dugouts tunnels and the Gallery of Fame showcasing trophies and legendary moments.
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Spend as long as you like at the Rijksmuseum seeing over 8000 Dutch artworks including pieces by Vermeer and Van Gogh alongside other historical exhibits.
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Get a fuller picture of Amsterdam by combining football heritage and classic art collections while saving 15% compared to booking both experiences separately.
24% off
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Enjoy entry to the Rijksmuseum and unlimited travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, including transfers to the museum, with one convenient combo.
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Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB passes to roam the city with ease—your pass covers all GVB public transport and includes Bus 369 to Schiphol Airport.
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Save up to 60% on transport costs. Your pass is valid for your specifically selected timeslot, ensuring your travel is locked in and ready to go the moment you arrive.
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Discover Dutch masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid among 8,000+ objects at the Rijksmuseum.
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Explore historical artefacts, Delftware ceramics, and 17th-century dollhouses at the Rijksmuseum.
More details
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Enjoy entry to the Rijksmuseum and unlimited travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, including transfers to the museum, with one convenient combo.
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Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB passes to roam the city with ease—your pass covers all GVB public transport and includes Bus 369 to Schiphol Airport.
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Save up to 60% on transport costs. Your pass is valid for your specifically selected timeslot, ensuring your travel is locked in and ready to go the moment you arrive.
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Discover Dutch masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid among 8,000+ objects at the Rijksmuseum.
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Explore historical artefacts, Delftware ceramics, and 17th-century dollhouses at the Rijksmuseum.
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Explore Amsterdam's oldest diamond polishing factory with a private guided tour tailored to your language and interests.
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Witness the art of diamond polishing as skilled artisans and master goldsmiths bring exquisite gems to life through live demonstrations.
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Come face-to-face with a replica of the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, repolished for Queen Victoria herself, in an intimate private setting.
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Discover the Royal 201, the most brilliant and precisely cut round natural diamond in existence, which reveals the finest in optical symmetry.
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Indulge in luxurious shopping with the bonus of tax-free prices and receive personalised assistance in selecting your perfect diamond.
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Explore Amsterdam's oldest diamond polishing factory with a private guided tour tailored to your language and interests.
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Witness the art of diamond polishing as skilled artisans and master goldsmiths bring exquisite gems to life through live demonstrations.
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Come face-to-face with a replica of the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, repolished for Queen Victoria herself, in an intimate private setting.
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Discover the Royal 201, the most brilliant and precisely cut round natural diamond in existence, which reveals the finest in optical symmetry.
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Indulge in luxurious shopping with the bonus of tax-free prices and receive personalised assistance in selecting your perfect diamond.
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About Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a beacon of art and history, showcases an unparalleled collection of Dutch masterpieces spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times in a stunningly designed architectural landmark. Add it to your Amsterdam itinerary!
The museum's most famous painting is Rembrandt's "Night Watch," which is not actually a night scene as the name suggests. It was covered in a dark varnish for years, leading to the misconception.
The Rijksmuseum is the only museum in the world with a road running through it. Initially car-accessible until 1931, it now exclusively welcomes cyclists and pedestrians, preserving the museum's integrity and exhibits.
The Rijksmuseum's gardens feature special beehives as part of an initiative to promote biodiversity and sustainability, reflecting the museum's commitment to environmental stewardship.
During the 2013 renovation, many original features of the building, hidden or altered in previous renovations, were restored, including stunning stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic floors.
Artwork isn't just confined to the galleries; the Rijksmuseum features art in unexpected places, including beautiful tile tableaus in the café and historically inspired murals in restrooms.
Why visit Rijksmuseum?
Highlights
Paintings
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum showcases over 8,000 objects across eighty galleries, featuring masterpieces like Rembrandt's dynamic "The Night Watch," Vermeer's luminous "Woman Reading A Letter," and Steen's warm "The Merry Family." This splendid collection, including around 6,000 paintings, highlights the Netherlands' rich artistic heritage, from Early Netherlandish works to serene landscapes and captivating genre scenes.
Sculptures
The museum boasts a stunning collection of nearly 1,000 Western sculptures, showcasing diverse materials like wood, bronze, alabaster, ivory, marble, and terracotta. Emphasizing Dutch art from various eras, it includes works by Hendrick de Keyser, Adriaen de Vries and Artus Quellinus alongside Italian Renaissance and German religious pieces, offering a rich exploration of sculptural art.
Decorative arts
With over 8,000 objects, the Rijksmuseum exhibits Dutch Delftware, Asian ceramics, and textiles, showcasing intricate designs and global influences. Its 17th and 18th-century Dutch furniture highlights exceptional craftsmanship, while the silverware collection displays Dutch silversmiths' finesse. The museum also features vibrant 16th and 17th-century tapestries depicting historical and daily life scenes.
Prints and drawings
The collection of prints and drawings at Rijksmuseum is a testament to the evolution of graphic art from the Middle Ages to the present day, housing over half a million engravings, etchings, woodcuts, and lithographs. Among its approximately 50,000 sheets of drawings, the core is Dutch works from the 16th to the 20th century. This collection features masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, and Hendrick Goltzius.
Photographs
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum boasts a substantial photography collection encompassing a spectrum of periods, styles, and techniques. With a focus on acquiring high-quality photographs from both the Netherlands and international sources, the collection features works by esteemed Dutch and foreign photographers like Viviane Sassen, Michael Wolf, Pieter Hugo, and Ruud van Empel.
Furniture
The Rijksmuseum's furniture collection provides an immersive glimpse into Dutch interior design up to the 19th century. Showcasing cabinets, tables, and chairs reflects the evolution of Dutch craftsmanship. Meticulously restored in the museum's Furniture Workshop, the collection highlights marquetry techniques, embodying the museum's commitment to preserving and researching Dutch decorative arts.
Plan your visit
Stair entrance
You can find the stair entrances when you enter the arcade under the building, called the Passage from the Museumplein side.
Lift entrance
The lift entrances are also on the left side of the museum. If you have a rollator, wheelchair, pram or walking stick, the security staff will direct you to the lifts.
- Regular opening hours: The Rijksmuseum is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm, including public holidays.
- Last admission: 4:30 pm.
- Shop and café: Open from 9 am to 6 pm. Between 5 pm and 6 pm, you can visit without a museum ticket.
- Gardens: Open 9 am to 6 pm during the summer season only.
- RIJKS restaurant: Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
Rijksmuseum has a cloakroom where you can store your bags, coats and umbrellas.
The museum offers audioguides which will enhance your visit manifolds.
You will find a souvenir shop on the museum's ground floor, in the main hall. It's open year-round from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Rijksmuseum has one restaurant and one cafe located on its premises.
The museum provides accessible toilets throughout its facility.
Rijksmuseum has free Wi-Fi services.
There is a first aid room at the Rijksmuseum.
The museum has a breastfeeding room on its premises.
Rijksmuseum has a lost and found service. You can also report lost items on the museum's website.
Rijksmuseum has changing rooms equipped with specialized facilities to meet the complex care requirements of the visitors. It includes a hoist, sink, soap, adult changing table, and paper towels and is designed to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Wheelchairs are available for loan at the Rijksmuseum.
The museum is well-made and allows people in wheelchairs to access it effortlessly.
Strollers are allowed inside the museum.
The museum offers a limited number of pushchairs and strollers for you to borrow.
Service animals are allowed entry inside the Rijksmuseum.
The Rijksmuseum ensures accessibility for all visitors, featuring wheelchair-accessible lifts that provide convenient access to the upper floors and the main Rijks Café.
The museum offers a limited supply of mobility vehicles, such as wheelchairs, pushchairs, and rollators.
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