Rijksmuseum
Last updated on July 16, 2021Overview
The Rijksmuseum is just one of the 40 museums scattered in the Netherlands. And it is also the most popular and most visited. It lies in the Museum Square south of Amsterdam. It contains a vast collection of artworks and national treasures that spans the era. The Rijksmuseum also encases the 800-year collection of Dutch arts, artifacts, and historical objects. These collections retell the lively life story that founded Dutch art history since the Middle Age.
Quick Facts
- Type: Building, Museum
- Visitor access: Open to visitors
- Admission: €22.5
- Reservation: Required — book before arriving
- Typical visit: About 3 hours
Where it is
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Plan Your Visit
Admission: €22.5
Best viewpoint: From the Museumplein lawn to the south, far enough back for the whole facade.
Visitors wanting an immersive knowledge of their art can spend up to five hours touring the entire museum. But a minimum of two hours may already indulge tourists with the highlight of the collection.