Rijksmuseum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 9:00-17:00 · The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm including all public holidays, and visitors may stay as long as they like during opening hours. The Shop and The Cafe are open 9am-6pm but are only accessible with an entrance ticket until 5pm (5-6pm without a ticket); RIJKS restaurant serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday; the green gardens around the museum are open only during summer, 9am-6pm. Address: Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: EUR 25 (EUR 26.50 from 2027) · Child: Free for ages 18 and under · All visitors are required to book a start time, including Museum Card holders; only Friends of the museum and ICOM/ICOMOS pass holders may come without booking ahead and must bring their pass for checking at the entrance. Buying online in advance is recommended to secure the desired time; a limited number of tickets is also sold at the entrance while stocks last.
- Address
- Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Coordinates
- 52.3740, 4.8897
Introduction
The Rijksmuseum anchors Amsterdam's Museumplein, opened in 1885 as the Netherlands' grandest art and history museum. Its must-see is Rembrandt's Night Watch, a 3.6-metre-wide civic guard portrait whose glass-fronted hall is permanently ringed by crowds; Vermeer's Milkmaid and a superb Delftware collection share the galleries. Few visitors realize the formal gardens behind the building are free to enter and fill with cherry blossom in spring. Plan for half a day, and book a timed ticket online to skip the queue at the door.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00-17:00 |
The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm including all public holidays, and visitors may stay as long as they like during opening hours. The Shop and The Cafe are open 9am-6pm but are only accessible with an entrance ticket until 5pm (5-6pm without a ticket); RIJKS restaurant serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday; the green gardens around the museum are open only during summer, 9am-6pm. Address: Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam.
Ticket Information
| Adult | EUR 25 (EUR 26.50 from 2027) |
|---|---|
| Child | Free for ages 18 and under |
| Student | Half price EUR 11.25 for CJP and EYCA members (EUR 13.25 from 2027) |
| Free Admission | Free for Friends of the Rijksmuseum and for holders of Amsterdam City Card I, ICOM, Vereniging Rembrandt, KOG, VVAK and VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART |
All visitors are required to book a start time, including Museum Card holders; only Friends of the museum and ICOM/ICOMOS pass holders may come without booking ahead and must bring their pass for checking at the entrance. Buying online in advance is recommended to secure the desired time; a limited number of tickets is also sold at the entrance while stocks last.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Rijksmuseum?
Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm including all public holidays, and visitors may stay as long as they like during opening hours. The Shop and The Cafe are open 9am-6pm but are only accessible with an entrance ticket until 5pm (5-6pm without a ticket); RIJKS restaurant serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday; the green gardens around the museum are open only during summer, 9am-6pm. Address: Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam.
How much is the admission for Rijksmuseum?
Adult: EUR 25 (EUR 26.50 from 2027); Child: Free for ages 18 and under; Student: Half price EUR 11.25 for CJP and EYCA members (EUR 13.25 from 2027); Free Admission: Free for Friends of the Rijksmuseum and for holders of Amsterdam City Card I, ICOM, Vereniging Rembrandt, KOG, VVAK and VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART; All visitors are required to book a start time, including Museum Card holders; only Friends of the museum and ICOM/ICOMOS pass holders may come without booking ahead and must bring their pass for checking at the entrance. Buying online in advance is recommended to secure the desired time; a limited number of tickets is also sold at the entrance while stocks last.
Any practical tips for visiting Rijksmuseum?
Check the official website in advance for the latest opening hours and ticket prices. Timed-entry tickets sell out in peak season - book online well before your visit.
How long should I spend at Rijksmuseum?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
