The Rijksmuseum, located on Amsterdam's Museumplein, features one of the world's most significant art collections. Some of the most famous paintings from the Dutch Golden Age's Old Masters may be found here. Vermeer's The Milkmaid, Rembrandt's Night Watch, and Van Gogh's Self-portrait are among them. The massive 30,000-square-meter museum also has over 8,000 artifacts distributed across four floors. Sculptures, glass, Delftware, furniture, textiles, and archaeological items going back 800 years are among them. Needless to say, there is more than enough to keep you busy during your vacation.

The Rijksmuseum was created in The Hague on November 19, 1798, and relocated to Amsterdam in 1808, first in the Royal Palace and then in the Trippenhuis. Pierre Cuypers designed the current main structure, which opened in 1885. Queen Beatrix inaugurated the main building on April 13, 2013, following a ten-year refurbishment costing €375 million. It was the most visited museum in the Netherlands in 2013 and 2014, with 2.2 million and 2.47 million visitors, respectively. It is also the country's largest art museum.

Location: Museumstraat 1 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website: rijksmuseum.nl/en

The Van Gogh Museum, also on Museumplein, is a must-see for anybody interested in Dutch art. The majority of Van Gogh's oeuvre is on exhibit here, including 200 of his paintings and 500 of his sketches. Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters are among his most recognized works, as are several of his early self-portraits. The permanent collection of the museum also includes significant works by Van Gogh's contemporaries from the nineteenth century, particularly Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Monet. Depending on when you go, you might be able to see a temporary exhibition focusing on the same time period. Your Loving Vincent is one such display that allows visitors to examine the artist's greatest letters alongside his masterpieces.

The museum houses the world's biggest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and sketches. In 2017, the museum attracted 2.3 million visitors, making it the most visited museum in the Netherlands and the world's 23rd most visited art museum. The Meet Vincent Van Gogh Experience, a technology-driven "immersive exhibition" on Van Gogh's life and works, debuted in 2019 at the Van Gogh Museum and has since toured internationally.

Location: Museumplein 6, Amsterdam, North Holland 1071 DJ

Website: vangoghmuseum.nl

The Frans Hals Museum, located in the picturesque historic city of Haarlem, houses the most famous 17th-century works by the renowned Dutch Golden Age painter, Frans Hals. The famous artist specialized in painting individuals, ranging from rich Haarlem residents to less noteworthy figures such as the town fool and laughing fisherman. Visitors to the museum may see some of his most renowned paintings from the Golden Age alongside modern art installations, giving them a completely new perspective. The museum is divided into two sections, Hof and Hal, which are both within a short walking distance of each other, allowing visitors to meander through Haarlem's attractive historic town.

Since it first opened its doors in Groot Heiligland in 1913, the Frans Hals Museum has grown in popularity and curiosity. The museum's collection of Haarlem Old Masters of the Golden Age is unparalleled, including the world's biggest collection of Frans Hals paintings. Painting experienced a profound transition in the early seventeenth century, and the roots for this were built in Haarlem. Because this shift eventually established the style and grandeur of the Golden Age, Haarlem is rightfully considered its origin.

Location: Groot Heiligland 62, Haarlem, Netherlands, 2011

Website: franshalsmuseum.nl/en

The Kröller-Müller Museum is located in Hoge Veluwe National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands, and houses the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection. Here are about 90 of his paintings and 180 of his sketches. Helene Kröller-Müller, a German art collector who recognized the artist's worth early on and devoted her life collecting his work, is the owner of the massive collection. The museum also holds rare works by Old Masters such as Claude Monet and Piet Mondriaan. It also has a magnificent garden with over 160 sculptures on its grounds. The museum, together with the beautiful natural reserve, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Netherlands.

The Kröller-Müller Museum is particularly well-known for its huge sculpture garden, which spans more than 75 acres (30 hectares) and is one of Europe's largest, housing a great collection of modern and contemporary sculptures. Helene Kröller-vision Müller's a symbiotic relationship between art, architecture, and nature is reflected in the garden. Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Jean Dubuffet, Mark di Suvero, Lucio Fontana, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Fritz Wotruba, Joep van Lieshout, and many more are represented in the collection.

Location: Houtkampweg 6, Otterlo, Gelderland 6731 AW

Website: krollermuller.nl/en

The Zaans Museum, located in the scenic town of Zaanse Schans, provides an insight into the culture and traditions of the Zaan area over the ages. The museum is a replica of a medieval Dutch hamlet divided into three locations: the Cooperage, the Jasper House, and the Weaver's House surrounded by traditional wooden dwellings and 17th-century windmills. Visitors may see into a restored 1950s fisherman's cottage and a functional windmill to see an artisan at work.

They may also view exhibitions of regional Dutch costumes and participate in artisan projects such as wooden clog carving and barrel construction. The Verkade Experience, located in the heart of the museum, also includes displays on chocolate and biscuit production. Needless to say, there is much to keep you busy throughout your visit to this vibrant museum.

Location: Schansend 7, Zaandam, North Holland 1509 AW

Website: zaansmuseum.nl

The Mauritshuis, located in the centre of The Hague near the Binnenhof, has the most important Dutch and Flemish paintings of the 17th century. Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, and Potter's The Bull is among the 200 classics on show. The structure itself is worth a visit, with silk walls, brilliant chandeliers, and massive painted ceilings. It is, in fact, one of the top historical sites in the Netherlands.

Hundreds of thousands of people come each year to appreciate its Golden Age treasures. The Mauritshuis regularly organizes temporary exhibitions that focus on different facets of 17th-century life. As a result, it's advisable checking the website ahead of time to see what's on offer.

Location: Plein 29, The Hague, South Holland 2511 CS

Website: mauritshuis.nl/en

The Netherlands is well-known for its blue and white Delft pottery, which is produced in the picturesque Dutch town of the same name. Visitors at Royal Delft may take a tour of the original – and last existing – the factory where Royal Delftware is being made today. They may learn about the history and manufacturing process of Royal Delftware, as well as observe a trained artist hand-paint a classic porcelain piece utilizing centuries-old techniques. The museum also showcases rare Royal Delft china used by the Dutch royal family. Visitors may finish their trip by perusing the massive gift store, which has a treasure trove of Delftware. Everything from tiny presents to grandiose treasures fit for royalty is available here.

Since the 17th century, the Royal Delft Museum has been the exclusive maker of the world-famous Delft Blue. The firm not only serves as a ceramics research center but also welcomes approximately 140,000 people from across the world each year to witness the traditional production process of Delft pottery. The Rotterdamseweg location comprises the business museum, manufacturing, showroom, and brasserie.

Location: Rotterdamseweg 196, 2628 AR Delft

Website: museum.royaldelft.com/en

Many individuals see the abstract and post-modernist Groninger Museum as a piece of art in its own right. Aside from its humorous appearance, the building houses a large collection of art, fashion, photography, and design. There are three primary pavilions: a silver cylinder building built by Philippe Starck, a yellow tower created by Alessandro Mendini, and a pale blue deconstructivist space designed by Coop Himmelbau. The permanent display at the museum has a world-renowned collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain as well as paintings by the local Groningen artist group, De Ploeg. Meanwhile, its temporary exhibitions have previously paid tribute to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Nordic art, and Cuban art. The museum receives over 200,000 visitors every year, making it the most popular in Groningen.

The Groninger Museum was founded in 1874 and moved to its current location on the Praediniussingel twenty years later, in 1894. The heirs of the Menkemaborg's last residents bequeathed the historic home to the Groninger Museum in 1921. The museum's present structure was completed in 1994.

Location: Museumeiland 1, Groningen 9711 ME

Website: groningermuseum.nl