Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Ticket

A Vast Collection Including Rich Painting Pieces

The Rijksmuseum, also known as the National Museum, is famous for its vast collection of over 8,000 pieces. At the largest national museum in the Netherlands, you can discover pieces from famous Dutch painters that are well-known to us. In particular, the second-floor exhibition hall displays various pieces from Rembrandt, a representative artist of the 17th century in the Netherlands.

Introducing the History of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam started in The Hague, the capital of the province of South Holland in the western Netherlands, 800 years ago as the Royal Museum, exhibiting art pieces collected by the governors of the Dutch Republic.

Later, by order of the King of the Netherlands, Louis Bonaparte, it was moved to Amsterdam, and in 1815, it was renamed the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam from the Royal Museum, becoming what it is today.

Architects Were Selected Through a Competition

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is a beautiful space worth visiting for the building itself. Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, who designed Amsterdam Central Station, designed the current museum building in a competition held in 1876.

The museum is famous for its splendid interior and exterior decorations. Famous artisans of the time, such as Van Hove for sculptures and William Dixon for stained glass, were in charge, and it was completed after about 9 years of construction.

Introducing the Collection

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam has a collection of various art pieces, including crafts, furniture, and prints, as well as paintings. Here are some of the representative pieces that should not be missed.

1. Rembrandt 'The Night Watch - The Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq'

2. Rembrandt 'Bust of a Young Man Laughing'

3. Michel Du Mesnil 'Audience Granted to the Dutch Ambassadors by Louis XV'

In addition, the collection of sculptures and applied art pieces based on the Royal Museum's collection, and the collection of various Asian art pieces are also popular.

Introducing the Floor-by-Floor Exhibition

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is exhibited in the order of the year in which the work was painted, starting from the central lobby. Take an art trip along the flow of time, starting from the 1100s to the 2000s.

The most important pieces are displayed in the central hall on the second floor, so don't miss them.

Reasons to Purchase Tickets from WAUG

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is a tourist attraction visited by 1 million people every year, so it may take a long time to enter due to the large number of people. It may take more than 30 minutes just to purchase tickets at the ticket office. If you want to save time, book a timed entry ticket in advance at WAUG and enter quickly and conveniently!