Overview
Opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands' largest art and history museum, displaying over 8,000 works across 80 galleries. Highlights include Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' and 'The Jewish Bride,' Vermeer's 'The Milkmaid,' and masterpieces spanning the Dutch Golden Age through to modern art. The neo-Gothic and Renaissance building is itself an architectural gem. Admission about EUR 22.50 (online booking recommended). 1-minute walk from Tram 2/5 Rijksmuseum stop.
Opening Hours
Daily 09:00-17:00
Travel Tips
Head first to the Gallery of Honour on Floor 2 for 'The Night Watch.' Don't miss the free sculpture garden in the museum grounds.
Hotels near Rijksmuseum
Hotels and guesthouses in Amsterdam, Museumplein, Amsterdam
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