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Rijksmuseum
Museum Gallery
4.6 (87128 reviews)
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 674 7000
Did You Know?
Open Every Day
The Rijksmuseum is open every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year's Day, making it a great option for visitors with flexible schedules.
Wooden Piles
Due to Amsterdam's swampy soil, the Rijksmuseum was built on a foundation of 8,000 wooden piles driven into the ground. This unique construction method ensures the stability of the building.
Road Through the Museum
The Rijksmuseum is the only museum in the world with a road running through it. This bicycle path was originally designed to connect the old town with new residential areas.
Annual Visitors
The Rijksmuseum attracts over 2.7 million visitors annually, making it one of the most popular museums in the Netherlands.
Highlights from Reviews
• Dutch Masters
The museum houses an impressive collection of Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt and Vermeer.
• informative audio guide
Many found the audio guide or free app very informative and helpful for navigating the museum.
• stunning building
The building's architecture and interior design are beautiful and memorable.
• varied collection
The museum offers a wide variety of historical artifacts beyond paintings, including furniture and weapons.
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