Van Gogh & Rembrandt + Rijksmuseum

Amazing

Beautiful museum, they have a lot of different types of art and that surprised me! We walked around for 4 hours and it was very interesting. I definitely recommend if you’re in amsterdam and loves art!

Incredible Art

This impressive building hosts some marvelous and famous art. 90% of what we wanted to see was contained in the Central Hall which included the superb Vermeers and the Rembrandts. Stand-outs were Rembrandt’s huge Night Watch and Treaty of Munster. We hunted down a few other works including a large canvas of the battle of Waterloo. There was a special exhibit of Hals and it was interesting to learn about his special technique and that he was painting master quality canvases in a short time, sometimes in one sitting. Remember to make a free timed entrance reservation before arriving – even if you are using the I Heart Amsterdam Card.

Duth Masters

Highly recommend doing the guided tour which provides interesting information and background to the collection and highlights. Learned a lot! Exquisite pieces of several famous Dutch painters that are must-sees.

Quick Online Ticket Purchase While in Queue for Entry

Prepare to be awestruck at the Rijksmuseum—where art and history weave together in a tapestry of wonder! Booking tickets online in advance is a stroke of genius; they don't sell them onsite! From the majestic halls to the intimate galleries, each masterpiece, including stunning stained glass, intricate dollhouses, and impressive ship models, tells a story that captivates the heart and mind. And yes, you'll find a mesmerizing Van Gogh piece here too! The museum's layout is as brilliant as its exhibits, making navigation a breeze. We were enchanted by Rembrandt's strokes and Vermeer's light—truly a treasure trove of Dutch artistry. For a cultural adventure that's both enriching and enchanting, the Rijksmuseum is an absolute must-visit in Amsterdam!

Gallery of Honor Must See

It is large, if one only has limited time I would recommend engaging the services of a private guide and share your interests with them. This museum is way too large to view by yourself without contracting museum fatigue. We had four hours and Mrs. Shamaal walks with the aid of a cane so I guide who could arrange the outside elevator and knew where the inside ones were was a tremendous asset. For the most popular and famous paintings the Gallery of Honor has sequestered these items separately. We had a stress-free experience and truly enjoyed ourselves, even the tweenage Shamaalina.

Do not miss it

Amazing spot on the very edge of the city center of Amsterdam. If you're around the city especially coming to the centrum via public transport which might literally drop you next to famous Rijksmuseum (next to big famous photo place with big Amsterdam letters sign) definitely do not miss it , it is an important part of overall Ams gained experience.

So much to see, allow plenty of time

There's so much to see in this museum make sure you give yourself enough time to do it justice. It's worth taking a guide or an audio tour to be sure to see the best bits. The gardens around the museum are lovely and a great place to sit on a nice day. Getting tickets wasn't a problem - we just turned up and did it online at the door with our IAM card.

Rijksmuseum

When you are in Amsterdam schedule at least 4 hours for this museum, and more if you have the time. We booked it through a Viator site, but should have saved the money and gone through the museum's web site. It is first class and on par with the Smithsonian or British Museum.

revives my old studies

This museum was an excellent experience recommended by the concierge at the Hotel Okura. Upon viewing the exhibits, I realized how much I had forgotten about the Dutch history as studied in elementary school over 70 years ago. And some of the inspiring art work from 400 years ago......well before my country was even established. This was a very worthwhile experience.

Must see

Great art museum, one of the worlds great art museums. Its large so budget for a day here i think if you want to see the best of it. If you havent bought a ticket online or using the QR code there is a place with the sign Museum shop one side of the museum where you can buy a ticket and please be careful of the bicycles going through the middle arches of the building! The Van gogh portrait is wonderful and the Night Watch well worth seeing but I also particularly enjoyed the asian pavilion and the arms exhibit. Also the exhibitions detailing Hollands colonial past on places like Suriname and the Antilles was very informative. Rembrandt, vermeer, van gogh what else can you say. Take a walk around the gardens also, they have some lovely sculptures, especially at the front of the museum and a nice wing nut tree at the back. The gardens are free but i believe a single adult ticket was about 22 euro.

Rijksmuseum and Special Exhibit

Booked special entry for the Frans Hals exhibition that was amazing. Separate section and a lot to see. It is a huge museum, and I was very happy to have the audio tour, that allowed me to choose which pieces I wanted to hear about. It was a thrill to see some specific paintings that I had always wanted to see. I spent the day and had lunch on site.

Rijksmuseum is a must of Amsterdam

Great museum, lots of information on the exhibits. Slightly difficult to navigate for many people but eventually you understand the layout of the building.

Highlight of Amsterdam

Only spent about 2 hours but it could have been two days. Lots to see over the three floors that have been organized by time periods. The top floor covers the heyday of the Netherlands in the 17th century and is full of examples of the riches created during this era. Highly recommend an audio guide or a regular guide to help interpret everything that is on display.

stunning art, well layed out

stunning art museum. try to go as early as possible and book in advance. cannot overestimate how incredible the art is. timed entry helps but it gets very crowded. could spend a few hours here easily

Incredibly diverse collection of top artists

Such an amazing art museum. It's up there with Musée d'Orsay in quality. Starting with our favorite, Vincent Van Gogh!, followed by other favorites, Rembrandt (several of his including his most famous, The Night Watch!), Vermeer (including his most famous, The Milkmaid!). So many other incredible artists in one collection. A very powerful collection that was so exciting to visit.

Enjoyed learning about and getting a deeper appreciation for the art

Our Guide, Martinas, was extremely knowledgeable and highly proficient in explaining the depth of the artist’s skills. She worked very hard to maximize our time in the museum.

Loved seeing 'The Night Watch' & also the beautiful library

Beautiful building but massive queue to enter, it was raining & we were waiting outside for about half an hour even with our 10am pre-booked slot! I love museums & art, the museum is massive & full of works of art, you could really spend the whole day there but there wasn't really a lot that I was personally interested in so a couple of hours was plenty for us. To be honest it was worth it just to see Rembrandt's The Night Watch! The library was an unexpected highlight for me- I loved it!

A monument filled with monuments

Massive and worth it! I was in there for hours and it absolutely did not feel like enough. So much to take in! Lots and lots of people though, so be prepared to wait.

Massive Museum

The museum is a good place to explore, especially on a rainy day. There were people crowding around famous paintings like Rembrandt's The Night Watch, but most areas were not like that.

Great Experience

What an amazing place! I wish I had more time to spend there because there were other exhibits I would have liked to see. We went to see the Frans Hals exhibit and it was amazing. What a fabulous painter. It almost seemed as if the lace and other materials he painted in the portraits were real, that you could actually touch them. This is an exhibit not to miss. I also visited The Night Watch painting and the other Gallery of Honor paintings of Vermeer. All excellent! I enjoyed being able to view these masters as the opportunity to do so has been on my bucket list.

Fabulous, spacious and amazing

We came to the museum in May to see the excellent Frans Hals exhibition. The Rijksmuseum is enormous and spacious with clear signage and free lockers for your coats and bags. Directed by a downloadable app on our mobile phones, the commentary to Frans Hals was in crystal clear English and highlighted about 22 of the paintings in the exhibition. Frans Hals painted portraits almost exclusively – and they lack the humanity of his contemporary, Rembrandt. But the exhibition was interesting, engaging and informative. I learned a lot about Hals as a society painter in the 17th century. After a cup of coffee in the buffet (slow service, and pricey) we then took the Highlights tour which was equally excellent. It took us around about twenty key exhibits ranging from the famous ‘Nighwatch’ by Rembrandt, through a couple of mediocre impressionists, some Van Goghs and even some Japanese sculpture. Again, clearly explained, not too wordy and refreshingly unpretentious. Each tour took about 75 minutes and we thoroughly recommend them both.

Great Museum

I enjoyed the Rijksmuseum. There are many great paintings here. It is extremely crowded, though. I have been to most of the big museums in Europe and this one felt the most crowded by far. I ended my visit a little early because it was so crowded. It is a great museum with great art so I would definitely recommend it but be ready for the crowds.

Rotterdam, Rembrandt and canals.

Dear all, Netherland is a contry where you can find a lot of museums, monuments, canals and fantastic restaurant from the world dishes. We have had fantastic opportunity at May to visit Den Haag and Rotterdam. Communication in Den Haag and Rotterdam is perfect but not cheep. Even you decide on the tram or train you need to be prepared spent more euros. However, if you visited the Rotterdam Rijksmuseum, money is does not mater. Fantastic Flemish painters, sculptors, or unbelievable history of Dutch and Flemish of conquests. The last one is proofed by the cabinets, pictures, porcelance, glasses and other hand made products delivered from the distant lands. But the Cherrie on the cake is Rembrandt and his pictures. You can forgot about the time. "The Night guards" this is minimum hour, maybe two, but this is only one small level. In the museum we have to visit minimum 4 levels, this is one day minimum. Truly, two days do not enough to visit all levels and all rooms. On the end we visited the shop gallery with reproductions. Next hour and next euros, gone, but with out of stress. I can recommend visit in Rotterdam. This is must have.

Beautiful Architectural Designed Building Filled with Classic Art

The first thing that hits you as you approach the Rijksmuseum is its beautiful architecture. Once inside, the Rembrandt paintings alone are worth the price of admission. The Dutch Masters and the Night Watch are 2 famous paintings amongst the vast Rembrandt collection. There is also a 3 painting collection of Van Gogh works. Another highlight for me was on the ground floor that includes a large collection of ship models. The museum layout is well thought out by the curators and provides a nice crowd flow. My small group only allowed ourselves to stay for one hour, so we missed out on fully appreciating the vast collection of artwork, porcelain pieces, and sculpture. The outdoor gardens and fountains were well kept. Overall, a must see when visiting Amsterdam.

Why go here?

It’s a must - buy tickets first from the ticket booth 4-5 minutes walk south of the museum. Tickets for adults are €22.50 each and during busy times will have a fixed time to enter. On arrival pick up a floor plan - but my advice is head straight to see the Van Gogh and Rembrandt paintings - wow. I attach just a few pictures to get your interest peaked! There’s a nice gift shop and cafe on the entry level and elevators/ lifts if the steps are too much for the 3 floors. So much to see, very knowledgeable staff - be aware your bags are searched and if you wear a backpack you’ll need to wear it on your chest not your back! Tip? Allow at least 3 hours to really enjoy the visit and look at the gardens too which do justice to the beautiful building too!

Go to the highlights first

The museum is quite huge and impressive enough. Even lesser known artists had their share of greatness inside. But you can really be pressed with time particularly if you’re in a tour group which is my case. So I suggest going to the highlight first before touring around . I am referring to the Night Watch which has its own freshening up when we came. So be ready to be slightly disappointed. Now I am not sure of its present condition set up . For those not in a rush spend 2-3 hours here , have some snacks and then purchase souvenirs.

One of the highlights of Amsterdam

The Rijks is easy to reach by the tram, and very close to the Van Gogh Museum. You can easily do both in one day. Most people will spend one to two hours here. I found it interesting that there are fewer Rembrandts than at the Louvre. If you are among the first in, go directly to the highlights section on the second floor to beat the crowds and get a better look at The Watchmen. Be careful waking through the covered part of the building at the entrances. Bikes zip through like the road is part of the Tour de France. I had a good stroopwafel from a food truck set up in a small park behind the museum.

Must see in Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is definitely a must see if you’re in Amsterdam:) the painting collection, as well as the collection of weapons and ships will strike not only teenagers (I had two with me:)), but also adults who have seen a lot of museums. It’s very well organised: one can get an audio guide (available for additional payment), but also use your own smartphone by simply downloading an application. I recommend you reserve at least 3 hours for the visit.

Worth a visit.

The Rijks museum was amazing. So much to see. The craftsmanship in the works on display is amazing and take the time, to stroll around the lovely gardens as well. With mobility issues I was always on the lookout for Lifts/elevators to make it easier to get from floor to floor and that wasn't a problem there. We only had time to spend a few hours there but did manage coffee and cake at the cafe. You will not be able to take big bags with you as is the case with most museums but they have a very good bag drop area. Be prepared to queue there, it can get very busy.

We've learnt a lot

Wonderful museum: treasures of Dutch art with very educative commentaries in English. Even our 5years old had a good time

Must do in Amsterdam

This museum has only one problem. It’s to big and has so much to see. So you can’t see all in one day. There are so much people inside that you will believe that whole Amsterdam spent their time here. So you should come back once again that you can see the most important exhibits without stressing.

Lovely big museum

Very big museum and we were quite overwhelmed by the amount of art in the museum. We finally got to see the Nachtwacht from Rembrandt, so that was definitely a highlight for us.

You must have seen it.

You simply must visit the Rijksmuseum at least once, ideal public transport connection from the central station with tram line 2 or 12 and exit at the museum square. Great collection of the great masters and of course the Night Watch. You can wander around endlessly and you won't be short of eyes, an absolute must.

Rijksmuseum is a must see!

We had a tour guide for the first hour and she was amazing! She took us through some of the highlights that should not be missed and gave great history behind the works. There is so much to see, plan to spend several hours!

Lovely museum and gardens

Lovely museum with a wide range of exhibits. Well laid out and airy. One floor was closed due to maintenance. Nice to see schools bringing their students to the gallery and sitting them down to discuss the works. Cafe was also nice if a bit expensive.

The Rijks does not disapoint! Make sure not to miss this museum!

We went to Amsterdam to view the Franz Hals exhibit, and were not disappointed. The exhibit was comprehensive and very interesting. The museum was well curated, and the lighting was generally very good throughout the exhibit. The museum is well worth the trip, no matter the exhibit, as it is easily accessible and has lots of wonderful art works. I suggest buying a membership if you are staying for a few days and think you might want to visit more than once. The membership gives you entry to all exhibits, even special events.

Art Treasures

The Rijksmuseum is a must for art lovers while in Amsterdam. Containing collections of Dutch and other genre of art treasures, you can spend hours browsing the collections.

Worth Visiting

Incredibly large museum which house the famous Rembrandt's The Night Watch. It is like a museum showcasing Rembrandt's works while also feature other great artists. Have an enjoyable time there.

Museum tour was great!

Martina S was fanrastic and brought the paintings and museum come to life. We know we wouldn’t have enjoyed the museum as much without her! She was attentive and showed us some great views during our tour! Thank you for a great time!

The Frans Hals exhibition is excellent

I've been to the Rijksmuseum often, and invariably find it a rewarding experience. The Frans Hals exhibition, which runs until June 9, made this visit very special, however. This comprehensive collection of works by the great Haarlem artist is a must-visit. I also paid my customary visit to the Hall of Honour, but had no time for anything else. My loss!

Fantastic Museum

What a fantastic museum. We had not pre-booked, but easily obtained tickets at the museum gift shop. We headed to the second floor, to see the masters. Five hours later we emerged after just seeing one floor. It is so interesting, lots of places to sit and appreciate. It was fairly busy, but you could easily get close enough to every exhibit. Will definitely have to return to see the other two floors.

Even my wife who is not a museum fan just had a great time

Like the title said my wife is not a big museum fan, but she loved it. She loved it for the same reason that she loved the Louvre. The museum is not only paintings but also lots of fascinating artistic objects, artifacts and furniture and often these artifacts mixed with paintings. Of course the quality is amazingly high and the Dutch were not as big on religious themes but life we found the paintings more interesting than other 14th to 16th century art collections.

Ruksmuseum

This museum houses the works of the Dutch masters in a beautiful old building. Rembrandt, Vermeer and others all under one roof. Definitely worth a visit when in Amsterdam.

Must-see Museum

Impressive, must-see museum. Plan ahead to arrive early since it does get crowded. We could have spent all day at the Rijksmuseum.

Fantastic experience

Really great museum that gives you a bit of everything. The Rembrandt and Van Gough were a real treat to see so close up. A beautiful building with very friendly and professional staff. Definitely recommend.

The Rijks visit

Such a lovely place to visit apart from the amazing Art the building is beautiful,The cafe is very big but it was so busy .The collections are terrific

an impressive and fascinating museum

A museum that offers art lovers a wide choice of different artists, there is something for everyone

Must visit attraction of Amsterdam

If one has slightest interest in art then this museum is a must visit. The museum building itself should be considered as an attraction. Since its huge, it is better to start from Gallery of Honour where some of the most important artworks are displayed including Rembrandt's Night Watch. Try and visit Gallery of Honour as early as possible to avoid overcrowding. Those interested in photography should visit the library viewing gallery. Buying ticket online with timeslot is advisable to avoid disappointment. One problem we faced was to locate certain paintings since we found the layout a bit confusing. The unique building design also doesn't help. One thing we really appreciated was the detailed description provided for each paintings and they also provide information boards for specific paintings in various languages. We had lunch at the museum cafe, which we found to be extremely busy with waiting time and the food expensive even by Amsterdam standard.

A museum worth your time and euros

Of all the museums in Amsterdam the Rkjks didn't require reservations be made months in advance. The staff are helpful and professional. Crowds were polite and it was easy to navigate. We chose to start with the special collection of Frans Hal exhibit and end with Van Gough and Rembrandt. Tickets are available on line and once purchased you can download the app for a preview of what you will see. It's well worth your time and euros.

Outstanding

Billed as "one of the best museums in the world" it 110% lives up to this accolade. You MUST have pre booked tickets (see later) - cost around £20/person. We spent 3 hours there while on a tour of the Netherlands; and all you can do is pick the things you want to especially see (otherwise you risk spending 10 seconds on each painting, rushing between them and immediately forgetting it all !!). Very well laid out, with helpful information boards for each major painting. Lots of detail provided for the major exhibits and their care/restoration. (We've seen the Fans Hals exhibition in London - but it is a must do otherwise - book well in advance !). Staff were helpful and clearly wanted to be there (this is in total contrast to London museums, where it's hard to find staff, and many are uninterested.). We felt it was well staffed in all areas (again in contrast to London, where areas are often closed off due to lack of staff). maybe, just maybe we need to start charging entry fees. Nice mid market, clean restaurant, rather than cheap nasty coffee shops.

By mistake me, my wife and my baby girl have visited the Van Gogh x Rembrandt but honestly what an experience to have in Amsterdam. Bruno was super cool and has shared so much after the presentation too. Definitely if you are in Amsterdam you should pay them a visit!

Great experience, beautiful views and informative but not boring at all.

A magical experience from start to finish. I was wowed by every change of scène. You don't just get to see the art, you get to live in it

Great price and worth the visit.

My husband and I really enjoyed this experience. It was a great way to increase our basic knowledge of both artists while enjoying the visuals of their works projected in a place they met. The experience was immersive and cut you off from the outside world. While we were a few minutes late, the staff were accomodating and the experience was worth our time. Would recommend.

What a wonderful way to enjoy both artists stories and feel as if you’re in the painting. You can stand, sit or lie down on large pillows. My daughter and I happened upon this immersive experience, offered in Dutch and English. A 360 degree projection in De Noorderkerk. The staff were gracious and kind! I couldn’t have asked for a better serendipitous immersive art experience. I highly recommend and would see again. Tickets can be bought at the door.

Great venue and lovely helpful staff. Unique experience

Visited this exhibition and although had some trouble finding it it was well worth it. The staff were so helpful helping us find our way back to central train station. Amazing venue and insightful story told. The projections of the artists works were incredible. A fully emersive experience we would strongly recommend.

A unique experience

A unique experience with the famous paintings projected on the church ceiling and wall while you lie on bean bags to listen to the story behind them

Emotional & evocative.

I left with goosebumps, this was such a unique & touching experience. Feel blessed to have experienced it. Jus wonderful, it really made my holiday.

I wondered how it will be, the result for me is that I was very satisfied. Indeed, it is well done, both for images, Lights and sounds. I think I understand now better who is Rembrandt and I have to say that thanks to this show I also appreciate his paints...

An interesting take on same famous artists. Very comfortable seating and an all immersive viewing for 45 mins. If you want something a little different and not too much detail this is ideal. NB. You should know a little about the two and art before heading in.

Very nice environment , perfectly made installation! A lot of room for sitting. The old church keeps the vibe. And it is amazing to feel that Rembrandt and Van Gogh were in the same church sitting maybe on the same place. Both children and grandparents were in love. See more pictures and videos attached.

One of the best 3D projections experiences I have ever seen and a compelling story to go with it. We really enjoyed this production and the beautiful venue. Great attention to detail in the story, the visuals and a lovely soundtrack bring this entire experience to the next level. Highly recommended and, in my opinion, better than many other Rembrandt and Van Gogh Amsterdam attractions...

Beautiful and emotionally very touching! An absolute must for a real VanGogh fan! I also liked the overlays from paintings by both artists. And all this this presented in a beautiful very old church that both artists had visited during their time ! Stunning!♥️♥️♥️

How the lives of these two Dutch (and the world's) masters intertwined in an absolutely breathtaking digital re-imagined storytelling. It's a must if you visit (or live) in Amsterdam. Highly recommended!!!

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Geweldige ervaring in een prachtige ambiance. Jammer dat de speaker in het engels is. Ik woon in Nederland.!,Verder absolute aanrader!

Gave experiance.

Een prachtige filmische experiance over Van Gogh en Rembrandt. In de embiance van de oude Noorderkerk zie je over de nog steeds aanwezige onderdelen van de kerk, zoaks oreekstorl, orgel, kroonluchters en kerkramen impressies van werken van Van Gogh en van Rembrandt.

absolut beeindruckend!

Eine wirklich sehenswerte Veranstaltung. Die Atmosphäre in der Kirche ist beeindruckend und der Sound umspielt alles richtig gut. Absolut zu empfehlen!