The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's largest and most popular museums. Its extensive collection showcases iconic art and a wide range of works that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history.
In the impressive building by architect Pierre Cuypers, you can wander for hours through the various halls and corridors, culminating in the Gallery of Honors where paintings by Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt van Rijn hang side by side on the wall. Without a doubt, the most famous work of art is Rembrandt's breathtaking "Night Watch".
The Building
The current building, designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, first opened its doors in 1885 and has been a national heritage site since 1970. The collection contains numerous paintings, sculptures and historical objects ranging from the year 1200 to the present. In addition to Rembrandt's "Night Watch" (1642), the museum is filled with high-profile works such as Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" (circa 1660) and an unnamed self-portrait by Van Gogh (1887), among others.
Highlights of the Golden Age
Discover the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age at the Rijksmuseum. This is also the place to be for a wide variety of art exhibitions. Think beautiful doll's houses, a treasure trove of silverware, the finest Delft Blue and the many iconic painters that make up Dutch history.