Amsterdam · Museum Quarter
Rijksmuseum
The national museum of the Netherlands, with Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid among 8,000 works on show. Most people follow the highlights route, which the museum says takes about an hour, and then stay longer.
- 3 h 30
- €25
- Book ahead
- Museum Quarter
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands, with more than 8,000 works of Dutch art and history on show. The collection runs from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and Rembrandt's Night Watch hangs at the end of the Gallery of Honour. You move through the rooms by period, with a free garden outside that anyone can enter. Allow time for the security check and the queue at the start.
What to look for
- Rembrandt's Night Watch
- Vermeer's Milkmaid
- The ship models and the dolls' houses
- The free garden behind the building
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Source: Rijksmuseum, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €25. Visitors aged 18 and under enter free. Museumkaart holders also need a booked start time.
A start time is required for everyone, including Museumkaart holders. Book online in advance; door sales depend on availability.
Getting there
Several trams stop at Rijksmuseum right beside the building, or take Metro 52 to Vijzelgracht and walk about 15 minutes.
Tip
Book the first slot of the day to start before the main rooms fill.