Travel Guide
Rijksmuseum
Everything you need to know — hours, tickets, tips, and how to make the most of your visit.
Overview
About Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands' national museum holds the country's largest art collection, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid, displayed across a grand 19th-century building. Its Gallery of Honour traces the Dutch Golden Age through room after room of masterworks.
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Insider Knowledge
Travel Tips
Book timed tickets online - the museum limits daily visitor numbers.
Head straight to the Gallery of Honour for Rembrandt's The Night Watch before crowds build.
The museum garden is free to enter and a pleasant break between galleries.
Allow at least 2-3 hours to cover the main collection.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in the Gallery of Honour, the museum's centerpiece.
Opening Hours
Daily9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Occasionally open later on weekends; check the official site.
Ticket Prices
AdultsEUR 22.50
Under 18Free
Book online in advance; walk-up tickets are not always guaranteed.
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