Rijksmuseum
museum · Amsterdam · Netherlands
- Address
- Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
- Links
- Google Maps
About
The national museum of the Netherlands, with Dutch Golden Age art including Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
History
The museum was founded in 1800. The present building by Pierre Cuypers opened in 1885.
Good to know
- Book a timed ticket online.
- The museum garden is free to enter.
Nearby
Van Gogh Museum
museum · 330 m
Museum with the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, drawings and letters.
Museumplein
square · 430 m
Public square and lawn between the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw.
Heineken Experience
attraction · 510 m
Interactive museum and tasting in the former Heineken brewery.
Albert Cuyp Market
market · 800 m
Long street market in the De Pijp district with food stalls, fresh produce, cheese and stroopwafels.
Nine Streets
neighborhood · 1.1 km
Shopping area of nine small streets between the main canals, with boutiques, vintage shops and cafés.
Begijnhof
landmark · 1.1 km
Quiet courtyard of historic houses near the Spui, one of the oldest inner courts in the city.