Flot sted, men hav tålmodighed og spis hjemmefra

Rijksmuseum er en flot bygning med masser af mulige oplevelser udover Nattevagten. Desværre fungerer faciliteterne ikke særlig godt. Der var meget lang kø til garderoben, så vi valgte at forsøge at få en locker, hvilket heldigvis lykkedes selvom der også var kamp om dem. I den lille kaffebar kunne vi ikke sidde og der var lang kø til cafeen i al den tid vi var på museet. Vi var både sultne og tørstige, så vi måtte forlade museet. Næste gang må vi forberede os bedre eller håbe på, at der er skruet op for kapaciteten eller adgangen begrænses.

Fantastisk museum, et must i Amsterdam

Fantastisk museum, et must i Amsterdam! Virkelig et flot museum i en flot gammel bygning. Mange flotte malerier - ja, enkelte så flotte at man kunne tro det var fotos. De kunne noget de malere på den tid! Husk at bestille billetter online. Kommer selv gerne tilbage.

Flot bygning

Er bestemt et besøg værd. Flot bygning med varierede udstillinger. Der skal bestilles tid, men stedet virkede ikke overfyldt.

Stort på mange plan

Rijksmuseum er kæmpe stort, og der er ingen tvivl om, at der gemmer sig en ufattelig nationalskat i bygningerne. Værker fra Rembrandt, Vermeer og selvfølgelig Van Gogh er blandt de absolut mest kendte. Det er også tydeligt, at folk stimler sammen om lige præcis disse kunstneres malerier. Man kan derfor til tider blive udfordret på tålmodigheden. Der er også andre genstande på museet, men det er uden tvivl malerierne, der er det mest interessante. For børn og unge kan et besøg godt blive lidt kedsommeligt. Der mangler efter min overbevisning noget interaktiv information, således man også kan få den målgruppe med.

App was useful

The app worked quite well; layout is slightly confusing. We didn't manage to see everything - you'd need a whole day I think! Some beautiful artwork.

An amazing collection

An imposing entrance with helpful guides. It does cost 25 euros to get in and there are no older person discounts. Overall a real picture of Dutch culture unfolds on different floors and in different time zones. A helpful picture guide is provided. Worth a visit if a bit expensive dedicated floors for different times

Nice afternoon visit.

Two to three hours tops. Pretty inside and outside. Make sure to walk around outside the museum, as well!

a must-see museum

One of the best museum i‘ve been too, right next to the Louvre, the Prado, the Uffizi galleries but better organized (not enough toilets for that quantity of tourists though). Don‘t miss it when in Amsterdam.

Highly recommended

The building alone is fantastic! Wonderful experience to see Dutch masterpieces.

Très beau musée

Le Rijksmuseum est un immense musée où se trouvent de nombreux tableaux immensément connus notamment de Vincent Van Gogh, de Johannes Vermeer et de Rembrandt. À voir.

An Amsterdam Must

The only reason this is not a 5 is because we didn’t have enough tome to see even 1/2 the museum. The central exhibit with the Dutch masters is very impressive. The Night Watch is being renovated which, frankly, was kind of cool to see how the work was being done. The museum is large and note the ashiest to navigate but the collection is amazing. We were lucky enough to be in Bruges on a beautiful sunny day. Walking around the park outside and having a snack at the food trucks made it all the better.

It took at least 5 hours to go round, but I’m sure we missed some things

I’m not really into art. But I can assure you this was an awesome museum. It’s huge and it’s very easy to get lost. Just remember there is a north, south, East and west side all of which have multiple floors. Lots of walking. There is a great cafe and I found a small coffee shop. It was €50 for two people, but because of the size of the place this became completely understandable .

Impressive

Amazing place, but it was extremely crowded and noisy. It didn't help that at the time of my visit several.school groups were visiting, and the school staff didn't make any effort to teach them how to behave in a place like that. There is no such thing as too young to learn about good manners, especially when visiting a museum. The museum itself is extremely impressive and it hosts a large variety of art work. Of course, Rembrandt and Van Gogh were the favourites and it was well worth it. Make sure you allocate 3-4 hours for it.

Prachtig museum

In februari geweest. Het zag er mooi uit. Ik heb veel geleerd.

Don’t miss the gardens!

An amazing place! Don’t miss the gardens! There are benches and chairs for people watching!

An artist's utopia.

An art lover could easily spend all day here, there's so much to see. There are many other fascinating objects aside from the paintings. The library is amazing! It's one of the world's greatest art museums, and not very crowded on weekdays. The staff are very relaxed, and are very approachable. I loved it here, and hope to be back soon.

Those Dutch can paint!

Shocklingly fabulous. Left without the usual museum tried, I was energetic! The paintings, and architecture, and the whole experience was how all museums should look and run.

Wonderful

Huge museum with variety of art. Specifically went to see the newly "discovered" Rembrandt. Glad we bought tickets in advance there was a line to get in to buy tickets and this was on a weekday. Had soups at the cafe that were absolutely delicious.

Rijksmuseum

Visited the museum was about 20mins stroll from our hotel, was 25 euros each which was quite steep I think, lots to see Rembrandt art was being cleaned so only able to see a little of it

Great experience seeing the Dutch Masters in real life (February 2026)

I visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in February 2026 together with an American friend, and we spent about half a day there. The main goal of our visit was to see some of the iconic works, especially Rembrandt’s Night Watch and the Van Gogh paintings, and it did not disappoint. Seeing these masterpieces in real life is a completely different experience compared to photos — definitely a highlight of our trip. We didn’t take the audio tour and instead focused on the key works, which worked well for a half-day visit. The museum is well laid out and easy to navigate if you plan your route a bit in advance. One downside was that it was quite busy, even in February. Around the most famous paintings, it can get crowded, which takes away a bit from the experience. That said, the Rijksmuseum remains a must-visit in Amsterdam, especially if you’re interested in Dutch Golden Age art, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. The collection is world-class and very impressive. In summary: Pro. Incredible artworks (Night Watch, Van Gogh) Pro. Well organized museum Con. Can be crowded, even outside peak season

Rijkmuseum

Musée absolument incroyable de densité entre les collections historiques et archeologiques et surtout les collections d'art. A faire absolument en cas de passage à Amsterdam.

Magnifique

Le rijksmuseum vaut vraiment le détour, rien que pour son architecture sublime. A l'entrée, vous pouvez confer vos affaires à la consigne ou les mettre dans des casiers prévus à cet effet. Nous avions téléchargé l'application sur notre téléphone pour profiter de la visite guidée gratuite. C'était très pratique, mais parfois un peu compliqué pour s'orienter car le musée est très grand. Nous avons aussi pu profiter des nombreuses boutiques souvenirs où il y a des cadeaux à tous les prix.

excellent value

It was well worth the money,spent several hours,going through all the rooms,have to say,one of the most impressive,museum I have ever visited

Amsterdam 2026

This is one of the finest Museums i have ever been to! Not just Priceless works of Art, but Everything you can imagine that belongs in a museum .

The first of many return visits!

I went to the Rijksmuseum twice this month and would go back again next week if I lived closer! The layout of the museum makes you feel like you’re travelling through time, and you learn a lot about the evolution of Dutch art and upper class culture. I didn’t expect to be as wowed by the fashion as I was, the pieces were in astounding condition and the display cases still let you get very close and examine all the details. The rooms were spacious and well designed so that even on busy weekend days there was breathing room. The only room with crowding was the hall of masters but that was to be expected! I left both times feeling inspired to create. Definitely would recommend a visit!

A beautiful visit

An exceptional experience - a well made webpage and an app (very modern, i love it), great staff, wasn’t packed (in spite of the size of the collection and it being in the centre). You reserve a ticket choosing a specific time slot to enter (1h) and the day is yours to explore. Beautiful presentation of art and history.

Fantastic museum

The Rijksmuseum is a superb museum. I thoroughly enjoyed the Metamorphoses exhibition (I recommend the audio guide) which is not something I would normally have gone out of my way for. It was great seeing the Old Masters. The (human) guide at Rembrandt's The Night Watch gave us some very interesting information about the picture being de-varnished and the frame that has been made especially for it. We also enjoyed the 20th century galleries. The 40 minute 1931 video about Phillips was absolutely fascinating! The Rijksmuseum building is itself magnificent. There was no way we could do the whole museum but picked the bits we particularly wanted to see. Definitely worth it.

A must see place

What a beautiful place and lived up to all of my expectations. Particularly enjoyed seeing the Great Masters. Worth booking and getting in early on in the day as it was very busy by the time we left.

The art is good the place does not have the same feet as the Mauritshuis which I would recommend.

Visited here for the day after booking timed tickets online, which is a must. The place gets quite busy and is situated in the city itself. However, it's easy to find and get to. We walked here from our hotel and picked up some breakfast on the way. The place is full of old masters over three floors. The best thing to do is start at the top and work your way down. You can pick up a floor map before you start and I would advise you do this. One of the most famous paintings here is the Nightwatch. This was painted by Rembrandt and is smaller than it's initial completion. Apparently it was too big to fit on the intended wall so sections were cut from the left edge as you look at it and from the top. The painting is about 400 years old and currently going through a period of repair to remove the old varnish and replace it so conserving the piece for generations to come. Sadly, it is behind glass with people working on it, but you can still get a decent view so sit back and enjoy while you can. For those interested in getting up close there is a copy on the wall at the top of the stairs so can can still get a great view, although not of the original. There are other famous masters here including Van Gogh and Vermeer, although these collections are small but there is a self portrait of Van Gogh. Such a pity he only sold 1 painting in his lifetime as his paintings collectively are now worth hundreds of millions. Again. you can get right up close to the art. There are also tapestries to see for those interested in this. We took most of the day to walk round and were somewhat disappointed in comparison with the Mauritshuis. There is a cafe on site but the queues were tremendous so we didn't get to have a drink. Finding the Van Gogh's were tricky as they were not in the main area. You have to walk back down and then up another staircase to the right before turning to the left. Sadly, there were few paintings of his great works. However, there are lots of masterpieces to view but it just didn't have the feel to it like The Hague and we left at the end of the day feeling a little let down overall. There is a gift shop inside as well as one outside, but there's nothing special in them to be honest. Overall, a bit of a letdown but I'm glad I went.

Must see for art lovers.

A must see for art lovers. A return visit for us to see some masterpieces. The restaurant is very good too.

Great museum for art and history lovers

Amazing museum full of wonderful works of art and lots of variety to keep you interested. Staff were very helpful and the cloakroom was efficient and a great idea so you’re not trudging round in your coat all day! Lovely cafe and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend a visit if in Amsterdam.

Rijksmuseum Trip 2025

We pre-booked tickets but noticed people were easily buying tickets in a day. So much to see and we didn’t have enough time to look all the way round so maybe consider more than one days visit. A highlight for me was the Exhibition: ‘American Photography’. And viewing some of the Vermeer paintings.

Tour

Very interesting, booked the tour and really enjoyed the information.

A must-do

While in Amsterdam the last weekend (Feb. 8), I opted for the Guided Tour The best of the Rijksmuseum". The guided tour lasts one hour, but afterwards you can stay in the museum for as long as you like. In my opinion, the guided tour is a must because it gives you a better understanding of the works and the guide can answer your questions, which the audio guide cannot do. The group consisted of 20 people. There are obviously the "Masterpieces" such as the famous Night Watch which is Rembrandt most famous canvas or the Milkmaid by Vermeer or Self-Portrait by Van Gogh. However, the museum is full of outstanding pieces such as navy models (level 0), the Gallery of Honor (level 2) with the masterpieces. I was very impressed with the Doll's Houses (which actually are not toys). Important: the museum (like all the museums in Amsterdam) closes at 5pm. Therefore, make sure you arrive early to enjoy the museum. Reservation is highly recommended.

Absolutely incredible - a must see in Amsterdam!

I’m not usually one for spending hours in museums, but the Rijksmuseum is just something else. I went in thinking I’d stay for an hour and ended up staying for nearly four. The building is huge and honestly feels more like a palace than a gallery. The Night Watch is obviously the main event and seeing it in person is pretty wild because of how massive it actually is, but don't sleep on the other rooms. The old library looks like it’s straight out of a movie set and the collection of old model ships was surprisingly cool even for someone who isn't an art buff. One tip: definitely book your tickets online before you go. The line for people trying to buy them at the door was crazy long, but we walked right in with our QR codes. It gets busy around the famous stuff, but the place is so big that you can always find a quiet corner to just take it all in. If you’re in Amsterdam, this is definitely worth the money. One of the best things we did all trip!

Excellent museum with a calm layout

The building is impressive and the galleries are easy to follow. Some rooms get crowded, but there are plenty of quieter sections. Great choice even if you are not an art expert.

Rijksmuseum visit

Visiting the Rijksmuseum was really impressive. The building itself is beautiful, and there’s so much to see that it never felt boring. I especially liked how clearly everything was laid out, so you can take your time without feeling lost. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Amsterdam.

Prachtig gebouw en Kunst. Aanrader

Aangename positieve verrassing! Prachtig gebouw en vriendelijk personeel. Entree kosten van €25,- meer dan waard. Prachtige kunstwerken, een aanrader voor bezoek aan Amsterdam.

Must see, comfortable, elegant, simple, well laid out and easy to navigate.

Incredibly easy to navigate, the simple guide alone is sufficient to get you well oriented, and includes suggestions of pieces of art as "must see", which was very useful, since otherwise you can easily invest 4+ hours here. Night Watch, Van Gogh Self Portrait, The Milk Maid and a dozen others are must see of course, but the "Doll House" exhibit is something you absolutely must see. Waterloo is another must see impressive drawing. The Cuypers Library, the largest art history library in the Netherlands with an interior that looks like it's from Harry Potter .. it will blow you away. My only "regret" is not having gotten the Amsterdam Card as my admission fee and instead paid the €25. Since I visited this museum, MOCO, took a Canal cruise and wanted to do the Rembrandt museum as well, it would have worked out. I had the 9am time slot to enter, so basically had the whole place for myself. By the time I completed my visit it was after 12pm, and even a bit earlier, it started to fill up a bit, but it was very sparse and non disruptive.

Beautiful museum, easy to enjoy

The building is impressive and the galleries feel well paced. I liked that it has famous works but also plenty of quieter rooms where you can slow down. It felt organized without being strict, and the staff were helpful when I asked for directions. If you only have a short visit, pick a few sections and do them thoroughly.

Incontournable

Incontournable lors d'une visite à Amsterdam. Prévoir 4h au moins. Belles collections, bien mises en valeur. Belle occasion de découvrir des maîtres hollandais rares dans d'autres musées.

Moderne, grand musée avec de nombreuses œuvres à voir

Musée moderne et immense pour tout lire et tout écouter avec l'application il faudrait plusieurs jours ! En revanche si on veut voir l'essentiel vite fait, il faut au moins 3 heures Les zones sont parfois mal indiquées hors mis ça en forte affluence on ne se marche pas dessus 😁 L'intérieur est super beau, c'était vraiment un moment agréable 👍

Bellísimo

Es un museo hermoso. Guarda tesoros en obras de arte y en sólo edificio ya es una obra de arte. Muy bien cuidado. La app es súper amigable y fácil de usar, indicando claramente el recorrido.

Rijksmuseum is nice

The Rijksmuseum was absolutely amazing and way bigger than we expected. Seeing the Night Watch in person was unreal and def the highlight for us. The museum is super well organized and easy to walk through, even if you’re not a huge art person. We spent hours there and still felt like we couldve stayed longer. 100% a must do when you’re in Amsterdam.

LOVE

we absolutely loved this museum and would recommend for all (even if not particularly into art/history). it’s a well organised museum with so much to look at and keeps you occupied with each section. the perfect size to get around in a couple of hours (if looking at every section). there’s a lovely gift shop and cafe also.

Groot museum - zeer veel bezoekers

Tickets op voorhand bestellen. Niet te lang moeten wachten om binnen te kunnen. Jassen kunnen worden afgegeven aan een gratis vestiare - daar wel wat lange rij. We waren er in december - kerstvakantie en het was er ontzettend druk , echt heel druk daardoor hebben we niet het hele museum kunnen bezoeken. We zullen nog eens moeten terugkomen als het minder druk is. Zeer mooi museum met topstukken.

Excellent

This museum is huge and has an enormous collection of exhibits over several floors. There is also a cafe and a large gift and bookshop. No visit to Amsterdam is complete without visiting here. It might take several visits to view and appreciate everything as there is so much to see. Staff are friendly enough and the location is easy to get to using public transport and is close to several other museums, all only several minutes walk away. Looking forward to another visit on my next trip to Amsterdam.

Great masterpieces

Recently visited and thoroughly enjoyed the experience with the self-guided audio tour of the highlights of the masterpieces, free to download via the App. Use of cloak room was great & easy secure entry. Well worth a visit when in Amsterdam.

Rachel ruysch

Ik vind Stilleven met bloemen in een glazen vaas een heel mooi schilderij van rachel ruysch. De bloemen zijn kleurrijk en heel netjes geschilderd, waardoor het bijna echt lijkt. Door de donkere achtergrond vallen de bloemen extra goed op en straalt het schilderij rust uit.

Musée à faire à Amsterdam

Déjà le bâtiment est très beau. Les salles recèlent de très belles pièces, notamment dans les peintures flamandes. On est néanmoins loin de musées comme le Louvre ou le British museum. Une très belle bibliothèque est absolument à voir à l'intérieur.