Question 1

Is Rijksmuseum open on Mondays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rijksmuseum opens everyday throughout the year. The visiting hours of the museum are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We recommended you to visit the museum on Tuesday and Wednesday as during these days the crowd is less as compared to other days. If you want to avoid the crowd, you must arrive at 9:00 AM as most of the crowd visits between 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Rijksmuseum is also open on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year.

Question 2

Is the Rijksmuseum free?

Accepted Answer

Riksmuseum is only free for infants aged 0-3 whereas there is a charge for children as well as adults.The cost of package for participants aged 4-12 is INR 499

Question 3

What is there to see at the Rijksmuseum?

Accepted Answer

There is much more to see at the Rijksmuseum. The place has a wonderful collection of Artworks that represents popular artistic innovations. Some of the major highlights of the museum are:
1. The gorgeous garden of Rijksmuseum that was designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1901.2. You can take a round through the Gallery of Honour where you can a collection of amazing art of Dutch. It represents the history of the Netherlands. Some of the major highlights of Rijksmuseum are Vermeer’s Milkmaid, Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait and Night Watch( well-known masterpiece of Rembrandt). Night Watch is the largest painting and also proven to be the masterpiece of Rijkmuseum.3. You can also see a beautiful collection of Delft Blue pottery that has a collection of vases and tea-sets.4. The Cuypers Library, that is considered as the oldest library in the Netherlands. Visitors can study art history texts to learn more about Netherlands history.5. The doll’s house was considered as an expensive hobby of housewives.6. The Threatened Swan(also referred as symbol of Dutch National Resistance)

Question 4

Can you take pictures in the Rijksmuseum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take pictures in the Rijksmuseum but without a flash as use of flash is restricted in Rijksmuseum. Also, tripods,props and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum.

Question 5

How long does it take to visit the Rijksmuseum?

Accepted Answer

It takes 2 hours to visit the Rijkmuseum. The opening hours of the museum are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM everyday and you can visit the museum throughout the year.

Question 6

Do I need to buy Rijksmuseum tickets in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to buy Rijksmuseum  tickets in advance in order to avoid standing in long queues. As it is a top art museum of the Netherlands and tourists from other parts of the world come to visit masterpieces of the museum. So, it will be better that you must book your tickets in advance and visit the museum without wasting your precious time.