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The Rijksmuseum is an art museum located on Museumplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where you can see not only art pieces but also crafts and historical records. The Rijksmuseum is most famous for its rich collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, but Asian art pieces are also recognized as having great value.
The museum building was designed by Dutch architect P. Kuipers in 1885. It is a popular tourist attraction visited by about 1 million people a year and is highly recognized for the architecture itself.
Including a rich collection of paintings
A vast collection
The Rijksmuseum, also known as the Rijksmuseum, is famous for its vast collection of over 8,000 pieces. The Rijksmuseum, the largest museum in the Netherlands, displays works by famous Dutch painters. In particular, the second floor exhibition hall displays various works by Rembrandt, a representative Dutch artist from the 17th century.
Introducing the history of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum began as a royal museum of art in 800 in The Hague, the capital of the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland, to exhibit art collected by the governors of the Federal Republic of the Netherlands.
Later, it was moved to Amsterdam by order of King Louis Bonaparte of the Netherlands, and in 1815, its name was changed from Royal Museum to Rijksmuseum, taking on its current form.
The architect was selected through a competition.
The Rijksmuseum is a beautiful space worth visiting for its own sake. The current museum building was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Kuipers, who also designed Amsterdam Central Station, in a competition held in 1876.
The museum is famous for its splendid interior and exterior decorations. The sculptures were done by Van Hove, and the stained glass was done by William Dixon, all famous craftsmen of the time. It took about nine years to complete.
Introducing the collection
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses a variety of works of art, including not only paintings but also crafts, furniture, and prints. Here are some of the most representative works that you shouldn't miss.
1. Rembrandt 'Night Watch - Captain Frans Banningcock's Company'
2. Rembrandt, Bust of a Laughing Young Man
3. Michel Duménil, 'Louis XV Meets the Dutch Diplomat'
In addition, the collection of sculptures and applied art pieces based on the collection of the Royal Museum of Art, as well as various Asian art pieces, are also popular.
Introducing the exhibition on each floor
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam displays its works in chronological order, starting from the central lobby. Take a journey through art from the 1100s to the 2000s.
The most important works are displayed in the central hall on the second floor, so don't miss them.
Why you should buy tickets from WAG
The Rijksmuseum is a tourist attraction visited by 1 million people every year, and it can take a long time to get in due to the large number of people. It can take more than 30 minutes just to buy a ticket at the ticket office. If you want to save time, book a timed admission ticket in advance at Wag and get in quickly and conveniently!
address :
Rijksmuseum, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Operating hours:
Every day from 09:00 to 17:00
※ The ticket booth closes 30 minutes before closing time.
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the season, so please refer to the official website before visiting.
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands