Rijksmuseum Enter your dates to find available activities Check availability This attraction is now open and welcoming visitors. All categories Attraction tickets Tours Activities Rentals Top pick ENTRY TICKET Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entrance Ticket Valid: 1 day 4.7 (7,650 reviews) From € 21 per person Rijksmuseum: Tours & Tickets CITY CARD The I Amsterdam City Card Duration options: 1 - 5 days 4.5 (2,207 reviews) From € 65 per person Amsterdam: Professional Photoshoot Outside the Rijksmuseum Private group Duration: 15 minutes New activity From € 20 per group up to 20 GUIDED TOUR Amsterdam: City Highlights Bike Tour Small group Duration options: 1 - 3 hours 4.8 (827 reviews) From € 22.50 per person BUNDLE Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise Combo Tour Skip the line Valid: 1 day Optional audio guide 4.3 (362 reviews) From € 32.81 per person Get free cancellation up to 24 hours before your activity starts for a full refund. PRIVATE TOUR Amsterdam: Private Bike Tour with a Local Small group Duration options: 2 - 3 hours 4.6 (46 reviews) From € 68 per person GUIDED TOUR Van Gogh Museum & Rijksmuseum: Timed Entrance & Guided Tour Small group Duration options: 5 - 5.5 hours 4.8 (12 reviews) From € 179.14 per person BUNDLE Combination Ticket: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum Skip the line Valid: 1 day Optional audio guide 4.5 (405 reviews) From € 35 per person BUNDLE Amsterdam Walking Tour and Canal Cruise Private group Duration: 4 hours 4.5 (110 reviews) From € 139 per person See all tours & things to do in Rijksmuseum Top sights in Amsterdam Heineken Experience 7 tours & activities Grachtengordel 105 tours & activities Van Gogh Museum 15 tours & activities Magere Brug 29 tours & activities Johan Cruijff Arena 5 tours & activities Dam Square 79 tours & activities Amsterdam Red Light District 78 tours & activities The Jordaan 53 tours & activities Top 5 most famous paintings at the Rijksmuseum As well as historical artifacts, the Netherlands' national museum boasts much of the country's best art. With over 2,000 works from the Dutch Golden Age by luminaries like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Vermeer, here are a few must-sees to help plan your visit! 1. The Milkmaid by Johann Vermeer A drizzle of milk is the only movement in Vermeer's exemplary study of a woman engaged in daily routine – as much the artist's trademark as his exquisite rendering of light. 2. Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh This early self-portrait captures the artist's transition into the Post-Impressionist style that would define his seminal works. A perfect aperitif for the nearby Van Gogh Museum! 3. The Battle of Waterloo by Jan Willem Pieneman Though storm clouds linger over Napoleon's army, a patch of sunlight pierces through to illuminate the Anglo-Dutch heroes. No prizes for guessing which side the artist was on! 4. Early Self Portrait by Rembrandt Unusual for a self-portrait, Rembrandt's face is cast in shadow. Is he commenting on the vanity of his contemporaries, or have we just been duped into paying closer attention? 5. The Threatened Swan by Jan Asselijn Asselijn's swan adopts an almost kung-fu-like stance against an approaching hound. Though its intentions are unclear, it was soon adopted as a symbol of national resistance! Planning Your Visit Best time to visit? The Rijksmuseum is open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM every day of the year (yep, even Christmas!). To avoid queues, arrive before 10:00AM or after 3:00PM, although the latter won't allow you time to see much. April, May, and August are its busiest months, when visitors can expect to queue for about half an hour at peak times. How to get there? The Rijksmuseum is located in Museumplein (Museum Square) in Amsterdam South. It can be reached via trams 2 and 5 to the Rijksmuseum tram stop, 7 and 12 to Museumplein, and 10 to Spiegelgracht.v How much time? Obviously some visitors will prefer to take their time with each artwork, while others may have an itinerary of the best bits so they can skip the rest. Either way, plan a minimum of 2-3 hours there. Good to know When should I visit? The museum is open 365 days a year from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Is it expensive? Adult ticket prices start at 17.50€. Will I need a guide? It will definitely help. Might be worth it to check our these best-selling tours. How to get there Trams 2, 5, 7, 10 and 12 all stop near the Rijksmuseum. Check the name of the stop before you head out! Additional information The Rijksmuseum Gardens, Shop and Café are open to visitors without a ticket. Visitors under 18 gain free admission to the museum. 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Click here for a full list. What people are saying about Rijksmuseum Overall rating 4.6 / 5 based on 11,228 reviews It&#39;s really worth it. It makes use of trams and museum tickets a lot. I also really enjoyed the boat trip included in the card. The I Amsterdam City Card Reviewed by , 9/27/2021 Great combo tour, value for money, two entirely different pleasures that make Amsterdam even more enjoyable. Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise Combo Tour Reviewed by Ivan, 10/17/2021 Really great experiences and great service, it&#39;s convenient and saves money The I Amsterdam City Card Reviewed by Paolo, 9/6/2021 If you're going to visit many museums, buying this card is absolutely worth it The I Amsterdam City Card Reviewed by Nhung, 9/22/2021 Thank you David for the nice visit and explanations it was a great moment ! 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