Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The national museum of the Netherlands, with Dutch Golden Age paintings, ship models and decorative arts in a grand 19th-century building. Book a timed ticket online and head first to the Gallery of Honour.
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands for art and history. It was founded in The Hague in 1798, moved to Amsterdam in 1808 and took over the Trippenhuis in 1817. The present main building by Pierre Cuypers, which combines Gothic and Renaissance elements, opened in 1885. It underwent extensive renovation from the end of 2003, and Queen Beatrix reopened it on 13 April 2013.
The collection comprises about one million objects from the period 1200 to 2000, of which around 8,000 are on display. The best-known works include Rembrandt's Night Watch as well as paintings by Vermeer and Frans Hals. A cycle tunnel runs through the ground floor. Get a timed-entry ticket in advance and head first for the Gallery of Honour. For a first overview, allow at least two to three hours.
- Nearest town
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 52.3600, 4.8852
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.
- Amsterdam: Low-emission zone. Older vehicles may be banned, and foreign vehicles often have to register before entering.
Sources
Nearby
© Agnes Monkelbaan · CC BY-SA 4.0Muiderslot
© Donald Trung Quoc Don (Chữ Hán: 徵國單) - Wikimedia Commons - © CC BY-SA 4.0 International. (Want to use this image?)… · CC BY-SA 4.0Zaanse Schans
© sagesolar · CC BY 2.0Grote Kerk (St. Bavo), Haarlem
© Henk Monster · CC BY 3.0Volendam
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- Camperpark AmsterdamCampsite9 km from RijksmuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Westeinder VinkhoeveCampsite13 km from RijksmuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camperpark N205Motorhome stopover14 km from RijksmuseumMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Rijksmuseum?
Rijksmuseum is in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at GPS 52.3600, 4.8852. It is about 18 km from Marken.
Can you camp near Rijksmuseum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Vliegenbos, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 87 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Rijksmuseum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Muiderslot (13 km), Zaanse Schans (13 km), Grote Kerk (St. Bavo), Haarlem (17 km) and Volendam (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Rijksmuseum?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)