Rijksmuseum
This is the number one museum in the city. Located in a majestic 1885 building designed by Pierre Cuypers who also designed the Stadsschouwburg and the Central Station.
Why is the Rijksmuseum the number one museum in Amsterdam (in the Netherlands)? For one, this is where Rembrandts most famous work, the Nightwatch, is displayed along with a lot of other Rembrandt pictures. But the other 17th masters are also present. Vermeers milkmaid can be found here along with pictures by Jan Steen, Frans Hals and Breughel.
Van Gogh? No, although the museum has a couple of van Goghs in it’s collection, for the real thing you should visit the van Gogh museum just around the corner.
The museum is undergoing some big construction works at the moment but the masterpieces are still available.
Please note:
From 11 en 15 it often crowded. We suggest if possible to come after 16.00.
address: Stadhouderskade 42
openings: Daily from 9.00 to 18.00 (closed on 1 January).
tel: +31(0)20 6747047
url: rijksmuseum.nl
zipcode: 1071 ZD Amsterdam
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