RIJKS MUSEUM

Rijksmuseum is a beautiful museum in the Netherlands that is renowned for its collection of Dutch art, culture, and history. Situated in the Museum Square in Amsterdam South, this Sutch national museum displays the art and history of the city through more than 8000 unique art objects created by renowned artists like Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, and much more. With Thrillophilia's amazing Europe holiday packages people are drawn towards this attraction to see The Night Watch by Rembrandt, along with several other artworks by the Golden Age Dutch masters. Besides paintings, you can explore the giant collection of pottery, artworks, and history books in the Rijksmuseum.

One of the must-see attractions of the Rijksmuseum is the Marten and Oopjen, which is a beautiful pair of Rembrandt paintings jointly bought from France and the Netherlands in 2016. You can also admire the beauty of The Milkmaid and The Night Watch in the beautifully lit halls of Rijksmuseum. The museum also includes The Cuypers Library, which showcases an expansive collection of art history texts from the Netherlands. It is indeed a paradise for both art and book lovers. The garden of the Rijksmuseum is also an admirable attraction as it constitutes different sculptures, delicate topiaries, beautiful water features and prismatic flower beds, and a giant wingnut tree hanging over the play areas.

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Rijksmuseum Highlights

• Enjoy some of the beautiful paintings created by famous artists in the Rijksmuseum, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Frans Hals, and much more.
• Go back about 800 historic years of Dutch art through 8000 objects in 80 different galleries in the Rijksmuseum.
• Relish the intricate details of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch in a gorgeously lit hall.
• Adore the collection of ship models, weapons, and combat-used weapons in the Rijksmuseum.
• Witness the beautiful Dutch masterpieces in Rijksmuseum, like Vermeer’s Milkmaid and Van-Gogh’s Self-Portrait.
• Admire the massive collection of pottery, paintings, artworks, and historical books in the Rijksmuseum.
• Browse through different history books in The Cuypers Library and enjoy the vastness of the collection.
• Walk around the sculpture-filled gardens of the Rijksmuseum and observe the delicate topiaries, beautiful water features and prismatic flower beds, and a giant wingnut tree hanging over the play areas.
• Watch out for the installations and temporary exhibitions displayed in the gardens of Rijksmuseum.

How To Reach Rijksmuseum

By Bus: There is a direct bus service between Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Airport, which operates every day, every 15 minutes. From the airport, bus B15-19 takes around 30 mins to reach Rijksmuseum.

By Train or Subway: Unfortunately, there is no direct train service available between the two places. Visitors have to take a train to the Zuid station. From Zuid, Metro 52 will take them to Vijzelgracht, from where Rijksmuseum is at a 10-min walking distance away. The whole journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes. 

By Road: By road, there are two motorways - A4 and A10, between Schiphol Airport and Rijksmuseum. Via A4, the journey takes the minimum time, as it is the fastest route. You can reach in around 20 mins to Rijksmuseum by cab or taxi.

However, it is recommended to visit the place by public transport for two reasons. One Museumplein is a busy area, finding a parking place will be hectic and another is taxi and parking fare in the Netherlands is high.

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Best Time To Visit Rijksmuseum

As the museum remains open throughout the year, there is no such best time to visit this place. Another surprising fact is, Rijksmuseum is also open on holidays, even on Christmas, New Year’s etc. However, as spring is the ideal time to visit Amsterdam to enjoy the vibrant tulips and of course Keukenkof, Rijksmuseum also becomes overfilled during this time. 

Another overcrowded time is during the rainy season. So, it is recommended to visit the place in summer days before 11 AM and after 3 PM, if you want to peacefully experience the historic cultivation. Also, try to avoid visiting on holidays such as Queen’s Day, Liberation Day, Boxing Day, etc.

If you have an online ticket, you can easily walk up the gates. But then you will have to wait in another queue, which you can escape by taking a guided tour in exchange for some extra bucks.

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