The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s grandest and most popular museums. Its vast collection showcases iconic art and a wide variety of artefacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, including jaw dropping paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and countless more Dutch greats.
National treasures in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
As well as being a national treasure in its own right, the Rijksmuseum’s internationally revered collection features some of the most famous national treasures in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, including historic art by Vermeer, Frans Hals, and perhaps most notably Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, which takes pride of place in a beautifully lit hall allowing visitors to enjoy every tiny detail
Explore all sides of Dutch history
Visitors to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam can expect much more than just paintings by Dutch Masters from the Golden Age. The museum’s expansive, evocative collection also includes Delftware, sculptures, archaeological artefacts, clothing, Asian art, prints, items from Dutch maritime history and many other culturally significant objects, all combining to vividly explore 800 years of Dutch history within a global context. And naturally, the collection isn’t frozen in time – new items arrive to represent modern times, too, such as a Mondrian-inspired dress by Yves Saint Laurent dating from 1965