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At Amsterdam in Motion, explore a detailed scale model of the city where lights, visuals, and sound reveal how neighborhoods, people, and ideas shaped the city over centuries.
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Visit the Rijksmuseum to see famous works like The Night Watch alongside decorative arts, ship models, and 8000 other objects tracing Dutch history.
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This combo helps you see Amsterdam from two angles, its real world growth through immersive storytelling and its artistic soul inside a world class museum.
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Amsterdam in Motion
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Entry to Amsterdam in Motion exhibition
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Access to the 200 m² model of Amsterdam
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Spectacular projection mapping on model and walls
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Audiovisual show
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Interactive exhibition experiences
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Educational programmes for primary and secondary education (with booking)
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Group visit options (with booking)
Rijksmuseum
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Entry to Rijksmuseum
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Access to all exhibitions
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Amsterdam in Motion
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Travel to and from the venue
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Food and beverages
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Personal expenses
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Unbooked educational or group programmes
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Understand how Amsterdam grew and thrived over centuries, then see its culture and masterpieces on display at the world renowned Rijksmuseum.
Getting started
Begin with either Amsterdam in Motion or the Rijksmuseum, depending on your plans. Show your mobile ticket at the entrance, pass standard security checks, and explore both attractions at your own pace.
What to expect
Amsterdam in Motion
This immersive experience tells Amsterdam’s 750 year story using the world’s largest city model. Lights, projections, sound, and interactive spaces bring the city’s growth, challenges, and everyday life into sharp focus.
Features:
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200 m² city model: Walk around a detailed scale model with over 30,000 buildings as projections animate canals, neighborhoods, landmarks, and key moments from Amsterdam’s past and present.
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Audiovisual show: Watch a carefully timed light and sound presentation that explains how the city expanded, adapted to water, and became the Amsterdam you see today.
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Interactive exhibition: Explore hands on displays where you can design future neighborhoods, hear real stories from residents, learn about football culture, and spot wildlife living in the canals.
Rijksmuseum
After understanding the city’s story, head to the Rijksmuseum to see how that history shaped Dutch art and culture. The museum brings together famous masterpieces and everyday objects in beautifully designed galleries.
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World famous artworks: See highlights like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, and works by Van Gogh alongside lesser known but equally fascinating pieces.
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Historic collections: Walk through galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, ship models, decorative arts, and objects that trace Dutch life from the Middle Ages onward.
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Multimedia guide: Use the audio or multimedia guide in multiple languages to understand the stories, symbols, and historical context behind the artworks you are seeing.
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What to bring
Amsterdam in Motion + Rijksmuseum
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
Amsterdam in Motion + Rijksmuseum
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
Amsterdam in Motion
- Food & beverages, alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags, suitcases, oversized luggage are not allowed on this experience.
Rijksmuseum
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Cash payment is not accepted at the museum's cafes and shops.
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Umbrellas and larger bags are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
Amsterdam in Motion + Rijksmuseum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Amsterdam in Motion
- Step-free access is available at the venue for easy access.
Rijksmuseum
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
Amsterdam in Motion
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Free entry is available for all children under 18 years old.
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Group visits and educational programs for primary and secondary schools are available and must be booked in advance.
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Booking in advance is recommended for groups to secure your preferred time slot.
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Facilities: Accessible washrooms
Rijksmuseum
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Your ticket allows you to enter the museum up to 15 mins after the time mentioned on the ticket. You can stay as long as you wish inside (until closing).
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People who are unable to independently navigate through the museum may bring one companion with them for free. You can pick up an entrance ticket for a companion at cash register 1.
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At the Museum Square, there is a locker point where you can store your luggage safely.
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Your ticket is valid only for the selected date and time slot, and cannot be rescheduled. Guests who do not show up or arrive after their scheduled time may be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a reschedule or refund.
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If you’re running late, we recommend speaking with the Rijksmuseum staff at the entrance. While entry is not guaranteed, the team will try to assist you depending on availability.
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