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Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Rijksmuseum
Explore Amsterdam with the Hop-on Hop-off bus and visit the national museum of the Netherlands: the Rijksmuseum. A combi ticket not to be missed while you're in the city!
The Amsterdam Hop on Hop off bus will take you around the city centre of Amsterdam, with stops at some of the must-visit locations in the city. Over the course of 24 hours you can hop-on and off as you please to make your own ultimate Amsterdam city trip. On board the bus you can listen to an audio guide to learn more about the city, and you'll have access to free WiFi so you can share your experience with friends and family and track your location in the city in our app.
The Rijksmuseum is one of the largest museums in the Netherlands with works by famous Dutch masters such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer. Through art and artefacts the museum gives insights into 800 years of Dutch history. Amongst the artefacts are model ships, pieces of furniture, doll's houses, propeller planes and much much more.
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Multiple bus stops around the city centre
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See the world-famous The Night Watch and Milkmaid
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Dive into history with artefacts from around the world
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Free tickets to Gassan Diamonds
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Multiple bus stops around the city centre
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See the world-famous The Night Watch and Milkmaid
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Dive into history with artefacts from around the world
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Free tickets to Gassan Diamonds
Bus route
Bus route
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam
Amsterdam is filled with incredible sights and extraordinary attractions. Amsterdam is 750 years old and much of this history can be seen when you go sightseeing in Amsterdam. Hop on Hop off Amsterdam tours takes you around the city centre and stops at some of the city's best attractions.
For instance, to the De Gooyer windmill which dates back to 1814, though there was another mill at that location in the 16th-century. Or hop-off the bus at the Museum District, which is steps away from historic museums like the Rijksmuseum. Or step off the bus at the Jordaan, this former working-class neighbourhood is now home to art galleries, speciality shops and restaurants.
Amsterdam is filled with incredible sights and extraordinary attractions. Amsterdam is 750 years old and much of this history can be seen when you go sightseeing in Amsterdam. Hop on Hop off Amsterdam tours takes you around the city centre and stops at some of the city's best attractions.
For instance, to the De Gooyer windmill which dates back to 1814, though there was another mill at that location in the 16th-century. Or hop-off the bus at the Museum District, which is steps away from historic museums like the Rijksmuseum. Or step off the bus at the Jordaan, this former working-class neighbourhood is now home to art galleries, speciality shops and restaurants.
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ChildrenChild ticket available for those between 4 and 12 years old
Children up to 3-years travel for free on buses when accompanied by a paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult)
Children 0-18 can enter the Rijksmuseum for free -
DepartureBus departs approximately every 25 minutes
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Operating hoursFirst bus departs stop 1 at 10.00, last bus departs stop 1 at 17.00
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled -
Free WiFi available
Free audio-guide available
Wheelchair accessible -
Download the free City Sightseeing Amsterdam app
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ChildrenChild ticket available for those between 4 and 12 years old
Children up to 3-years travel for free on buses when accompanied by a paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult)
Children 0-18 can enter the Rijksmuseum for free -
DepartureBus departs approximately every 25 minutes
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Operating hoursFirst bus departs stop 1 at 10.00, last bus departs stop 1 at 17.00
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled -
Free WiFi available
Free audio-guide available
Wheelchair accessible
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Download the free City Sightseeing Amsterdam app
- The bus is wheelchair accessible but wheelchair users must be able to enter and exit the bus independently due to safety reasons
- Audio guide available on the bus in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew
- Audio tours are available in the Rijksmuseum app in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin
- Free earphones available on the bus which you can keep and reuse when you hop-on again
- Free city map available onboard the bus
- Free visit to Gassan Diamonds
- Large groups (10+ people) may not all be able to hop on the same bus at the same time due to the number of available seats
- No pets allowed, only service dogs
- The bus is wheelchair accessible but wheelchair users must be able to enter and exit the bus independently due to safety reasons
- Audio guide available on the bus in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew
- Audio tours are available in the Rijksmuseum app in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin
- Free earphones available on the bus which you can keep and reuse when you hop-on again
- Free city map available onboard the bus
- Free visit to Gassan Diamonds
- Large groups (10+ people) may not all be able to hop on the same bus at the same time due to the number of available seats
- No pets allowed, only service dogs
We use these bus services in many cities we travel as a great way to get an overview of a city if it's your first time. This was well organized and easy to get a ticket and find stops. Would recommend to first time visitors.
My favourite museum of all time. Consider putting in 3-5 hours to visit the museum (minimum) if you are art lover. It’s a must-see if you would like to get to know the Dutch history, art and culture. Enjoy seeing Rembrandt, Vermeer, Jan Steen etc. The museum also has a restaurant inside of its walls so you can enjoy breakfast and lunch there. Make sure to reserve timeslot as it can be full from the noon onwards.
The museum is quite amazing and has plenty to see, however I did think that the staff was a little lacking as well as the information provided before and during our visit. We opted for the audio tour. When we picked up the audio recorders the instructions were very vague and so we struggled to get it to work for too long. Then mid-way through mine stopped working although my husband's continued to work. We were also told that it would take a couple of hours, but we were only a little more than halfway completed when that time was up, so we did not get to see much of the museum because it was closing. When I handed my headset in, I told them that mine did not work properly, and they agreed it stopped however they would not give me my funds back.
We visited here in June and were greatly impressed. We managed to book online the day before luckily, so would recommend you get tickets before hand. The museum was well run, lots of lockers which were free to use to drop off coats and bags. Toilets extremely clean, no queues but we visited early in the morning. So many interesting pieces of history. Ancient china sets, weapons, early boat designs, carving, paintings, furniture. They had good descriptions of everything. Three was no need to rush, you could take your time and go back to re visit rooms again if you wished. Massive building with parts having wonderful architecture . We saw a few Van Gough, Cézanne and Rembrandt paintings which were brilliant. The whole visit took about 3 hours but we could have easily gone back around as there was so much to see. There was a cafe, with lots of seating too. It was busy here when we left, as it was lunchtime, so we didn’t eat here. It was well worth the visit and would like to go back one day.
Visited the museum with as part of a tour group. The building is historic and it was fascinating to hear the history... the bicyles that drove through the historic gates just added a touch of Amsterdam to its appearance. The art work and the stories thereof takes one to the Dutch Golden Age. Fascinating to see how the Night Watch painting is being repaired. Highly recommend a visit.
I came to the Rijksmuseum specifically for Rembrandt, and I left completely satisfied. Seeing The Night Watch and The Jewish Bride in person was just brilliant! The Rembrandt Experience: The Night Watch is absolutely massive and breathtaking - no reproduction does it justice. How the shadows are depicted are just incredible. During the time of visit, the museum was performing a huge restoration of the piece, no worries you'll still be able to see it ! Practical Tips: I booked a guided tour through GetYourGuide and visited during the 11am time slot in June. This was perfect timing - the museum was much less crowded than I expected, making it easy to spend quality time with each painting without feeling rushed. I spent about 2.5 hours total, which gave me plenty of time to really absorb the Dutch masters collection. Overall: The museum is beautifully laid out and the collection goes far beyond just Rembrandt (though that's what drew me there). The building itself is gorgeous, and the way the artworks are displayed really lets you connect with the pieces. If you're an art lover, especially interested in Dutch Golden Age painting, this is an absolute must-visit. Book your tickets in advance and give yourself at least 2-3 hours if you want to truly appreciate what's there.
very enjoyable and informative couple of hours, not only paintings but interesting history too, learned lots I didn't know about the colonial past of the Netherlands
We booked tickets on a rainy day and are glad we went to this museum. It was fabulous to see so many beautiful pieces of art work and the restoration process going on with the Night Watch painting. Seeing the beautiful library was incredible. Remember to be quiet as you enter the area. The doll house collection is incredible with the details in each room. Highly recommend this museum if you get the chance. They have a nice gift shop in the museum area too.
We booked the private family tour, and Hugo was absolutely amazing with my kids (ages 10 and 8). It was fun and interactive. We all learned so much, and he kept my kids engaged for a solid 1.5 hours in the museum, which is no easy feat. If you have kids, I highly recommend booking the family tour through the museum (far far in advance). And of course, it is a lovely museum with fabulous art and history to learn!
It was incredible to see so many paintings by world's best painters. Nearly too much for one visit, have to go again! An experience that nobody should miss.
A very richly endowed museum with extraordinary collections spanning several centuries of the history of Amsterdam, the Netherlands and the former colonies. The building itself is superb. You will need at least half a day to appreciate the works on the museum's four levels. Visit at opening time to fully appreciate the paintings, sculptures and objects.
Great location and large number of famous paintings. Great way to spend an afternoon. Very busy but easy to get to by bus..
My mother & I love to travel but we are not keen on visiting museums. Netherlands has a lot of museums, so we decided to pick the ones we wanted to really see. Rijksmuseum was one that we got interested in after going through their website. We reached out to check if we could rent wheelchair & their response was no because wheelchairs are free to borrow! We thought we would spend about an hour or little over but we spent over three hours! There is so much to see. My mother loved the different tea/teapot collection, the ceramics, the locks & keys collection & I just loved how spacious it was. The staff are friendly & more than happy to guide you so you have the best time ever in a museum.
Fabulous building full of treasures. It was great to be able to see the Surhc master work up close and a particular highlight to see the restoration work in Rembrandts Night Watch. Also fascinating were the miniature doll houses and the replica sailing ship. Well worth a visit!
The architecture is impressive and building is huge. Lots of exhibits and a very large area to cover. We selected the 9 am 1st lot and arrived early and was first in queue. Signage was not very clear where the entrances are. It is at a passageway that runs through the building. There is more than 1 entrance there. It was good to appreciate the paintings and exhibits in the first hour but the place began to fill up with visitors quite fast. Honestly, the museum is extremely big and one can take hours to slowly cover all the exhibits, depending on one’s interest. Allocate more time if you enjoy checking out all the exhibits. Tickets can be booked from the museum’s own website or from third parties. Download the app for free commentary about every exhibit. Need to use ear phones.
This museum is so big and its collections are so diverse that they would probably benefit from being split. People who are interested in Rembrandt's painting do not necessarily want to know about eastern art and/or american photography (and vice versa). That said, all the works are so well classified that one doesn't need an audio guide (thus saving 6,50€). The biggest flaw of the main exhibition is how Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" is exposed (i.e. behind a thick reflecting glass which prevents taking good pictures). Still a very good museum, mind you.
Yep back after 20 years. Utilised Amsterdam card. Long queues outside. The wait was worth it. The redevelopment of the museum "wow". Only critism is poor signposting to lifts. After traveling early from Liverpool ability to do stairs was limited. The restaurant especially the new cake celebrating 750th anniversary of Amsterdam beautiful. The gift shop very expensive is only real negative.
Wow...I wish I had more time. Allow a minimum of 2 hours...we stayed for 3 hours and saw about 70%. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Get the app and bring earbuds for a free 'tour.' Select paintings will have a number that you key into your app to get a deeper dive into the art you are viewing. By no means am I an art connoisseur, but this was a great museum.
An absolute myriad of paintings dating back to the 17th century. We got in for free on the Go City pass. Surprised by the fact that it was possible to go right up to each painting and take pictures. It’s possible to spend hours there. There’s a nice cafe so you can take a break at any time. Also a nice garden outside and a fun fountain you can get into the middle of.
We loved our afternoon in this museum. I was not prepared for the sheer beauty of its paintings, Delft, doll houses and models! We certainly appreciate art but to think I could have missed this bothers me! There was a King’s Day crowd as we were there Friday before its official Saturday celebration and Amsterdam was crazy. Make sure this is on your list of must-do’s in Amsterdam. Lots of good help finding what we needed and kind people to help you!
Very impressive museum. Only drawback was a lack of signs indicating elevators and stairs. Large display of many great Dutch artists as well as ceramics, military guns, swords, ship models, etc.
The Rijksmuseum is an impressive and extensive museum with a lot to see. From Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer to an array of historical artifacts and beautifully curated exhibitions, the collection is both rich and varied. It's very well organized and presented, making the visit enjoyable and informative. You should definitely plan ahead and reserve enough time to explore everything — there's so much to take in that a quick visit wouldn't do it justice. Overall, a fantastic experience and a must-see if you're in Amsterdam.
We spent 4 hours visiting the museum from the bottom to the top floor and had a breakfast break in the museum's coffee shop, which serves plenty of delicious options. The museum itself is quite impressive, and the artwork is mesmerizing. The best part is the mobile app, created by the museum, which gives you free audio and visual tour, helps you navigate this massive museum with ease and learn more about selected paintings through the audio stories narrated in the app. Mandatory to book tickets in advance, online, the entrance gets sold out easily if you don't reserve your slot. Fabulous experience, highly recommended!
Great art museum. Very large. Plan a lot of time to get through everything. Expect crowds. Lots of great painting from artists like Van Gough and Goya. Well worth seeing. Make reservations ahead of time.
Nice but way too much to see and when the tour groups turn up…..good luck. The app tour guide is good but not many options to hear
The museum came recommended to us and it was not hard to see why. We were not prepared for the size of it and the number of paintings by Dutch masters. Not being heavily into art, we chose to pay for the audio guides to add some flesh at what we were looking at, which was a good choice. The museum was very busy and given that the visit was in the week leading up to Kings day, we may well have to return so as to avoid the numbers of people but also allow much more time, as a few hours is just not enough to give the paintings the attention they deserve.
Lovely museum with variety of works by primarily Dutch artists. Can be tricky to navigate your way around. I do not understand why museums allow pictures to be taken of the art work. I am further perplexed that guests take selfies of art works. I was actually asked to move away from a painting I was studying so a person could take a selfie with it, and I lost it.
Rijksmuseum is located in a lovely building with easy access to the tram. It's a massive building with so many works of art including the Masters and Dutch history. We spent 6 hours there and couldn't possibly see everything. Save the cost of the audio guide and download the app - it's wonderful! Bring headphones/earbuds. From the app you are able to choose which works of art you want to see or simply follow the app for the 'highlights' tour... and that took us several hours. Get familiar with the app before going to the museum. Seating in galleries is available, but not always when you want it. Rembrandt's Night Watch painting is currently under restoration, but you are able to see it. The reproduction on the wall in the next room is easier to see. We did not take advantage of the cafe, but it was available. Entrance is via security checking bags. Book your tickets before you go to avoid disappointment. A few visitors were quite obnoxious literally walking right in front of us to get close up while we were viewing a painting from only a few steps away. We found some of the museum tour guides had little regard for visitors not in their tour group. They would go right up to paintings pointing out things to their group but being in the way of others just wanting to see a painting. Yes, it's a museum worth visiting - but expect crowds.
The collections in the museum were extremely impressive and extensive. Works of arts were from different eras. The Dolls houses and library were amazing. The delftware, William rex and Etienne-Maurice Falconet were some highlights in the museum also. Staffs were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth visiting at least 2 hours.
I can't get over my fantastic visit to the Rijksmuseum! I haven't been to the museum in over ten years, as I was living in the United States at the time. However, I have recently visited many museums in the US, France, the UK, Greece, Turkey, and Italy. The new redesign is so well thought out and visitor-friendly. If I can compare it to, say, the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles, which I visited the month before. Though their art is exceptional (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'), the user experience is often poor. You feel crammed, overwhelmed, claustrophobic and simply unloved. But the Rijksmuseum is the exact opposite - you feel like they care about you. I never felt hemmed in; I could spend as much time as I wanted looking at even the great masterpieces (like Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' or Vermeer's 'Milkmaid'), and there were plenty of seats for when I felt tired. It's testament to how great the museum is that my usually heavily distracted ADHD son was able to enjoy this museum for almost three hours. I can't say how impressed I am with the Rijksmuseum, which I will definitely visit again the next time I'm in Amsterdam.
Visiting the Rijksmuseum was a fantastic experience. The ticket purchase process was smooth and hassle-free, making it easy to focus on the incredible art and history inside. Highly recommend!
The Rijksmuseum is an absolute gem in the heart of Amsterdam equal parts art gallery, time machine, and national treasure. From Rembrandt’s breathtaking Night Watch to Vermeer’s delicate Milkmaid, every room is packed with masterpieces that tell the story of the Netherlands’ rich artistic and cultural history. The building itself is a work of art. Towering arches, intricate ceilings, and wide-open galleries give each exhibit the space to shine. Walking through the museum feels like being swept through centuries from medieval armor to 20th-century modern design. The layout is intuitive, and the app helps guide you to key highlights if you’re short on time. One of the best surprises? The detailed exhibits beyond paintings furniture, fashion, Delftware, ship models, and more each beautifully displayed and offering insight into everyday Dutch life across time. The library room alone is worth a stop it’s a quiet, cathedral-like space for book lovers and historians. This museum is massive, so wear comfortable shoes and take your time. A café and gift shop near the exit round off the visit nicely, giving you a chance to unwind and pick up a little art-inspired souvenir.
The Rijksmuseum is definitely worth visiting. It has an impressive and extensive collection of art, and we truly enjoyed exploring it. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, culture, or classic art. The entry process was super fast — we were inside within a minute, which made the experience even smoother. The only downside was the restaurant, which is extremely overpriced. Unless you’re prepared to pay a lot for a simple meal, it might be better to eat elsewhere. Overall, a fantastic cultural experience and a must-see if you’re traveling to Amsterdam.
Great organization of the museum makes for a great day exploring the exhibits. We took a snack break in the cafe so we could have time to see everything. Go early in the day to make sure you get a (free) locker
Very beautiful and well organized National Gallery. This is a must visit when in Amsterdam. Here you will see classics from the masters as well as a stunning collection of art and historical pieces.
We signed up for the hour guided tour in English. Our tour guide, Harpert, was great. He kept the tour moving and gave us background information on the museum, it's renovations, and selected art pieces, including The Night Watch. Harpert was a gem; we would sign up for any tour that he was giving. In addition to the pieces highlighted during the tour, we enjoyed exploring the entire collection on our own.
A great museum full of many different things to see an appreciate. The pictures are of course beautifully presented and well known, but dont miss looking for the Dolls house for example which is amazing.
A well presented museum. A little confusing at times when trying to find certain numbers on walls for exhibits though. Well ventilated and bright and interesting artifacts in English and Dutch. Lovely way to spend a couple of hours in the city. There are huge bathrooms and lockers etc so you can walk around with ease without all your bags and jackets etc.
A worthwhile experience as something to tick off the list when visiting Amsterdam. We aren’t particularly cultured when it comes to art, but we enjoyed a wander around and the building and grounds are beautiful.
We really enjoyed our visit, although it is vast, it is sectioned into chronological periods. We did have trouble finding some pieces of art including the Van Gogh (maybe go to the Van Gogh Museum if we’re in Amsterdam again?!). We booked tickets on-line with timed entrance. We arrived early and enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Cafe Cobra behind the Rijkmuseum in Museumplein.
Stunning artwork. VERY well displayed and grouped. While Rembrandt's Night Watch was under renovations, the information about the reno was facinating. We did the self-guided tour and the devices worked perfectly. It is best to pick the artists or periods you wish to visit and focus on those. This museum is HUGE and would take a couple days to really see it all. So incredible to see some of the greatest works in history.
The museum is huge and can be overwhelming. As I get older and weaker, I find it harder to get through an entire museum comfortably. I've held true to the belief that it's okay to whizz by a gallery or rooms that don't hold your interest, but with added pain, it makes sticking around even tougher. That being said, there are a lot of elevators that, in my experience, were only used by those that actually needed it, and not the lazy entitled tourist. There are many benches throughout the galleries as well. People using said benches to watch reels at full volume. We've failed as a species. Violent fantasies increase. By coincidence, the special exhibit was on "American Photography" and there's nothing wrong with a little Robert Frank when you're museum hopping. The special exhibit might be a little hard to find, and it's a bit like a mouse in a maze trying to find its cheese to get there. Staff is friendly and helpful. You have to buy tickets before entering. There's a nondescript dude standing somewhere random you can buy a ticket from. There's a huge fascist style banner with a QR code you can do it on your phone. You can do it online ahead of time, but then you're restricted to the entry time you chose, though they may not be strict about it, depending on crowd volume. Spent about two hours there and barely saw what they have. Must visit, when in Ams.
Best to pay the extra for a guided tour. Enjoyed the art work so much more with background information. Would like to visit again.
Fantastic displays concentrated in a couple of time periods. Wonderful building that is imaginative and welcoming. However, navigating was difficult because of the lack of directional signs, or ones that were misleading. (I never did find the Asian pavilion). Most disappointing was the cafe. You had to be seated before you could see a menu, but there was a line and I wanted to see what was offered and the cost before I was seated, and it was expensive. Personnel in general were very helpful.
This is a huge museum with a lot to see. It was very busy in certain areas but we managed to book tickets on the door. The layout is quite confusing with very few signs. Loved the library! Worth a visit but pick what you want to see!
The art contained in this museum focuses on Dutch old masters. Many lovely historical paintings. I particularly liked the still life’s of flowers from 1600’s. Rembrandts Night Watch is under repair and has a large scaffolding in front of it, so don’t be disappointed. The Vermeers are stunning don’t miss them. What can you say historical, important, beautiful, national art. Great art. Toilets located down stairs first floor only, not a single water fountain available in the whole place, but the kicker is the third floor is not connected!! The third floor is accessible only if you enter from second floor great hall up stairs that gets you to 1 smallish area, go back downstairs to 2 floorgreat hall on opposite side go up another set of stairs to access the other part of 3 rd floor. It was very confusing and 3 floor is where a very small collection of impressionist paintings are located. It’s a lovely collection. A lot of schools visit also a lot of guides with groups. I wish the museum staff would require guides to talk to the groups away from the paintings because they monopolize the area and the paintings are inaccessible to the rest of the public. I waited 30 minutes to get near the Vermeers for a group of 10 people and guide to finish the tutoring lol. I was annoyed because I thought that staff can prevent that kind of monopolization.
In common with many of the world's capital city museums, this is a colossal collection of art and artefacts. It is almost too much to cram into one day, I'd recommend scoping the bits you want to see and getting to them first. Advance booking is essential.
We spent a whole day at the Museum. There is a wide mix of art and other collections from Medieval to 20th Century. The Night Watch which is mean to be “the” picture is undergoing examination and restoration but is still in show, but I was more impressed with some of the other Dutch masters.
This is a must-see while in Amsterdam. The building itself is breathtaking, and there is the opportunity to learn so much about Dutch history within. We spent several hours here yet I think we probably only saw half of the museum! It is well organized and relatively easy to navigate. I do wish I had opted for the audio guide, though.
This is a huge museum with so much art and history to see. Conveniently located next to the Van Gogh museum if you want to combine. We went first thing in the morning before it was too crowded.
The Rijksmuseum is an absolute treasure trove of art, history, and culture. From the moment you step inside, you’re surrounded by stunning architecture and an incredible collection of masterpieces.
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