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*The Metamorphoses*, which we're currently studying in class. I found these exhibits very informative, even though we've already translated it in Latin class. Now I'll be able to surprise my teacher with this, and maybe he'll even incorporate it into his lessons.

The entrance was very helpful, and I really enjoyed touring the museum. The paintings in the museum were truly impressive.

We booked an early entry, so no queue and so we were able to move around to see what we wanted too before it go too busy. By 11.30 we headed to the cafe for coffee and applecake and by luck were allocated one of the best seats for two. Refreshed we sought out out a few more art gems from the 17th century Dutch painters. A totally uplifting experience.

A superb, recently renovated museum housing a vast collection of works arranged chronologically (paintings, sculptures, decorative arts), including several hundred masterpieces dating from the 15th century to the present day.

For our first time in Amsterdam I wanted to make it special to my family so I picked out one of the most famous museums there. Our journey started off well when we were mesmerized by the gardens we saw first up front. Continuing with our entrance we didn't need to wait much as per our pre-booked tickets. The staff at the door was very nice. All of the staff talked great in English and as tourist we felt integrated. The museum was enormous, had a lot to see. The art pieces gave our family a touch to Dutch history and the beauty of it. We recommend to have a guide because unfortunately we didn't have one and prehaps it was bigger than I had assumed and the idea that I could handle it alone was... wrong. Hopefully my daughters helped me a lot. We also recommend to go early morning because it can be crowded.But people there were really respectful! One of the craziest thing I might have seen there was the library! We were observeing the architecture when we saw really people reading and studying downstaris and the tourist up here were really respectful by being quiet! If you get tired there were portable chairs at the reception that you could take with you, very thoughtful! There was also a type of restaurant that was placed in a beautiful part. Tip: don't miss the gardens and also best time to vist: April and May. Overall it was and experience that I would choose it again. I'm so glad that this museum was on my list. Thank you Amsterdam!

If you really appreciate art work, take more time in Rijkmuseum. I went at 9.15am and had to rush out at 3pm for canal cruise. The cruise was pleasant as it was sunny! Suggest doing these 2 separate day or book canal cruise later at 4pm or 5pm. Take note to bring earbud for free app usage if not you will have to pay Euro 6.50 per device for the art narration. I think you can do without it as well but it will take longer to read all the descriptions.

im back in amsterodam in 20 years, i love ams:-) museums still. i was happy and now was happy my husband with yours exposition.

Easy admission and friendly staff. For us, one of the most beautiful art galleries and wonderful paintings. Many thanks, the Schumachz family.