Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum (National Museum), one of Amsterdam's most famous attractions — and unquestionably its most significant art repository — was created in 1798 to hold the country's vast collection of rare art and antiques. The Rijksmuseum is entered via an arcaded gallery that lets pedestrians and bicycles to circulate through the building, which was designed as a historicist royal town entrance.
The museum's outstanding collection comprises a million cultural relics from from the 13th century to the present day, including over 8,000 significant paintings dispersed throughout 250 rooms of this huge structure. Aside from its paintings, the Rijksmuseum has a well-stocked library with over 35,000 volumes and manuscripts, as well as a number of intriguing exhibits on the evolution of art and culture in the Netherlands. Its collections of traditional handicrafts, medieval sculpture, and modern art styles stand out.
There are several themed English-language guided tours available. Try the amusing art history canal tour, which takes in many of the areas depicted in the Rijksmuseum's exhibits, or reserve a table at the museum's Michelin-starred restaurant for a unique experience. Book tour tickets in advance online to avoid long lines (roughly 2.5 million people come each year).
- Google Rating: 4.6/5
- Website: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
- Phone: +31 20 674 7000
- Opening Hours: Daily - 9:00 to 17:00
- Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
