Visit the national museum of the Netherlands and witness history and art up close. Admire over 400 masterpieces by great artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Jan Steen, and Frans Hals.

PRICE: $31
per person

 

The Rijksmuseum’s internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others. Visitors can admire Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, which takes pride of place in a beautifully lit hall allowing visitors to enjoy every tiny detail.
Learn more about the history of the Netherlands in one of the worlds’ most famous museums.

Gaze also upon ‘The Jewish Bride’. This last painting reduced Vincent van Gogh to tears who, upon visiting the Rijksmuseum shortly after it opened, wrote in a letter that he would gladly give up ten years of his life to sit in front of the painting for two weeks, eating only a stale crust of bread.

Visitors can expect much more than just paintings by Dutch Masters from the Golden Age. The Rijksmuseum’s expansive, evocative collection also includes Delftware, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, clothing, Asian art, prints, items from Dutch maritime history, and many other culturally significant objects, all combining to vividly retell 800 years of Dutch history within a global context.

And naturally, the collection isn’t frozen in time – new items such as a Mondrian-inspired dress by Yves Saint Laurent dating from 1965 can also be seen. The largest research and restoration project ever for ‘The Night Watch’ has started. This is happening live in the museum and you can be part of it and support the project with a donation.

Discover 800 years of Dutch art and history through 8,000 objects
Admire world-famous masterpieces in the Gallery of Honour
See ‘The Night Watch’ by Rembrandt and be amazed by its attention to detail
Learn more about Dutch history in the national museum

Museum entry
Permanent exhibtion
Cloakroom
Free WiFi
Booking fee
Multimedia tour in 10+ languages (available for purchase at the museum for €6.50)
Guided tour

 

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