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Rembrandt House Museum Tickets

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Rembrandt House Museum | Former residence of the Dutch painter

Step back in time to the 17th century and immerse yourself in the world of one of history's greatest artists at the Rembrandt House Museum (Museum Het Rembrandthuis). This restored 17th-century townhouse was once the residence and studio of Rembrandt, where he lived and worked for nearly two decades (1639-1658), creating many of his masterpieces. Learn about his daily life, his artistic process, and see the complete collection of Rembrandt's etchings.

Why visit the Rembrandt House Museum

Inerior of Rembrandt Museum
  • Step into Rembrandt's world: Explore the only place in the world dedicated to Rembrandt and walk through the rooms where he lived, worked, and created some of his greatest masterpieces for nearly two decades (1639-1658). 
  • Gain insight into his artistic process: View daily demonstrations of 17th-century painting techniques and etching, including how pigments were made from raw materials and how an etching was printed on an antique press, similar to the one Rembrandt himself used. 
  • Explore his etchings: The Rembrandt House Museum boasts an almost complete collection of Rembrandt's etchings (260 out of his 290 works). See how he experimented with light, shadow, and texture.
  • Discover Rembrandt, the man: The museum tells the story of Rembrandt, the teacher, the collector, and the entrepreneur. Learn about his financial struggles, his tragedies, and his entrepreneurial spirit as an art dealer and teacher.
  • See works by contemporaries and pupils: View a selection of paintings by his teacher, Pieter Lastman, and his pupils, such as Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck. 

Things to know before you book Rembrandt House Museum tickets

  • Book online and in advance: It's highly recommended to purchase your Rembrandt House Museum tickets online beforehand. This secures your entry, allows you to choose a preferred time slot, and helps you avoid queues at the entrance, especially during peak season (April-August) or on weekends.
  • Timed entry: Your tickets require you to reserve a specific time slot for your entry to the Rembrandt House Museum. Make sure to do this after purchasing your ticket.
  • What's included: Standard entry tickets include admission to the museum and a multimedia audio guide (available in multiple languages, including a family-friendly version narrated by Rembrandt's dog, Kwastje!).
  • Combo tickets: Book the Rembrandt House Museum + Rembrandt Cruise that includes entry to the museum and an informative “Rembrandt" themed canal cruise with a live guide who will talk about the places Rembrandt frequented. You can also choose a longer 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise with an audio guide and learn about the city. The Rijksmuseum + Rembrandt Museum offers entry to both museums with audio guides at each.
  • IAmsterdam City Card: Consider the IAmsterdam City Card for entry to Rembrandt House Museum and 70+ other attractions for durations of 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours. Enjoy unlimited use of GVB public transport (trams, buses, metro) within Amsterdam for the duration of the card to easily travel to each attraction, a free canal cruise, and discounts on various restaurants. For the Rembrandt House Museum, you will still need to reserve a time slot online using your I Amsterdam City Card number or unique code. Entry itself will be free once you present your valid card at the museum.
  • Best time to visit: To avoid crowds, aim for early mornings (right after opening at 10am) or late afternoons (after 3pm). Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.
  • Accessibility: The 17th-century house portion of the museum is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs. However, the museum's modern extension (which houses the museum shop, auditorium, toilets, and exhibition halls) is accessible. If you have mobility issues, be aware that you might miss parts of the historic house.

Your Rembrandt House Museum ticket options explained

Visitor using multimedia guide at Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.

Entry tickets

  • Get direct entry to the Rembrandt House Museum, access to all permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, and a comprehensive multimedia audio guide. This gives you flexibility if you want to pair your visit with other activities.

Recommended ticket:

  • Rembrandt House Museum Tickets with Multimedia Guide
Rembrandt House Museum exterior with canal cruise boat in Amsterdam.

Combo tickets

  • Pair your museum visit with a 1-hour guided canal cruise themed around Rembrandt and the Amsterdam he knew, a 75-min scenic Amsterdam canal cruise, or a visit to the Rijksmuseum.

Recommended tickets:

  • Combo: Rembrandt House Museum Tickets + 1-Hour Rembrandt Cruise
  • Combo: Rembrandt House Museum Tickets + 75-Min Amsterdam Canal Cruise 
  • Combo: Rijksmuseum + Rembrandt House Museum Tickets
Amsterdam canal cruise boat near historic buildings, part of Rembrandt House Museum and canal tour combo.

IAmsterdam Canal Cruise

  • Available for 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 hours, get free entry to the Rembrandt House Museum (and over 70 attractions, GVB public transport, and various discounts.

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  • IAmsterdam Card: Access to Rembrandt House Museum & 70+ Attractions

What to see at the Rembrandt House Museum

Rembrandt House Museum interior with period furniture and art displays in Amsterdam.

Original living and working spaces

See Rembrandt's Studio (Groote Schildercaemer), living quarters, Cabinet of Curiosities (Kunstcaemer), the Etching Room, and the Voorhuys (Entrance Hall) where Rembrandt lived and worked for nearly two decades (1639-1658). While the original furniture was sold off, similar 17th-century pieces have been acquired to recreate the space.

Visitors using multimedia guides at Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.

Rembrandt's etchings

View a nearly complete collection (260 out of his 290 prints) on rotating exhibitions in a dedicated modern wing. His etchings cover self-portraits and portraits, Biblical and mythological scenes, landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes depicting everyday life, demonstrating his approach to printmaking, his mastery of light and shadow, and his drawing style.

Guide demonstrating painting technique at Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.

Art by contemporaries and pupils

The museum also features a collection of paintings by artists who influenced Rembrandt or were influenced by him. See artworks by Pieter Lastman, Rembrandt's teacher, whose works demonstrate the storytelling style that Rembrandt would later master and surpass, and works by his famous students like Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck.

Guide demonstrating painting technique at Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.

Demonstrations and interactive elements

See daily demonstrations that illustrate how artists in Rembrandt's time prepared their own paints from raw pigments and linseed oil. This hands-on insight helps you appreciate the physical labor and skill involved. Witness how etchings were created and printed on an authentic 17th-century press.

Rembrandt House Museum exterior in Amsterdam, showcasing historic Dutch architecture.

Temporary exhibitions

The modern wing of the museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions that explore various aspects of Rembrandt's work. View 60 prints and drawings from the museum's collection that showcase aspects of Amsterdam life during Rembrandt's era in Rembrandt & Amsterdam and contemporary artworks by 13 artists on their interpretations of "home" in THUIS.

Rembrandt House Museum highlights

Self-Portrait, Leaning on a Stone Sill
Self-Portrait, Frowning
Inside Rembrandt House Museum
Inside Rembrandt House Museum
Inside Rembrandt House Museum

Rembrandt House Museum exhibitions

Rembrandt & Amsterdam

Dates: May 23, 2025–September 7, 2025

What it's about: This exhibition celebrates Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. See the city through Rembrandt's eyes, exploring what Amsterdam looked like and felt like during the 17th century, his time, through 60 prints and drawings.

Highlights: View of Amsterdam, The Windmill, The Quacksalver, Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick, The Pissing Man, Ruins of the Old Town Hall in Amsterdam, The Omval, Jan Lutma, Clement de Jonghe, The Ringball Player

THUIS (Home)

Dates: September 26, 2025 – January 4, 2026

What it's about: This exhibition takes a contemporary look at the concept of "home," reflecting on its meaning in today's world through the eyes of contemporary artists. See artworks by thirteen artists on their interpretations of "home."

Highlights: Maria Roosen’s Droomhuis, Neda Mirhosseini’s Lunch at Fatemeh’s, Olphaert den Otter’s Uit de Postcodeserie 3084 AA #4, Arjan van Helmond’s Sleeping Figure #2

Plan your visit to the Rembrandt House Museum

Mother and child in studio space - Rembrandt
  • Jan 2 to Jan 5: 10am–6pm
  • Jan 6 to Feb 21: 10am–5pm
  • Feb 22 to Oct 31: 10am–6pm
  • Nov 1 to Dec 19: 10am–5pm
  • Dec 20 to Dec 31: 10am–6pm

Exceptions to opening hours:

  • Apr 16 to Aug 24: 10am–7pm

Closed on: Jan 1, Apr 26, and Dec 25

Address: Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands | Find on Maps

  • By metro: 53, 54
    Nearest station: Nieuwmarkt

  • By tram: 14
    Nearest stop: Waterlooplein

  • By train: Intercity and Sprinter
    Nearest station: Amsterdam Central Station

  • By ferry: Cultuur ferry
    Nearest pier: Waterlooplein

  • By car: Mr. Visserplein and Jodenbreestraat
    Nearest parking: Waterlooplein, Muziektheater/Stadhuis, or Valkenburgerstraat

A girl on wheelchair viewing paintings
  • Ticket desk: For purchasing tickets (though online booking is highly recommended).
  • Multimedia audioguide: Available in Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Hebrew, Modern Standard Arabic, and Turkish. There's also a family-friendly version narrated by Rembrandt's dog, Kwastje.
  • Information staff: Knowledgeable staff are available to answer questions and provide assistance.
  • Cloakroom/lockers: A cloakroom is available to store small and medium-sized personal belongings like coats and bags for free. 
  • Toilets: The museum provides various restrooms, including a gender-inclusive toilet, women's and men's toilets, all located in the modern wing.
  • Seating areas: There are benches or seating areas in various parts of the museum, particularly in the modern wing.
  • Wheelchair access: The historic 17th-century house (Rembrandt's original home and studio) is not wheelchair accessible due to its many narrow and steep stairs. There are no elevators in this part of the museum. The newer, modern extension of the museum (which houses the entrance area, museum shop, cloakroom, toilets, and temporary exhibition galleries) is fully accessible via an elevator. 
  • Toilet: A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available in the modern wing.
  • Assistance dogs: Service or guide dogs are allowed inside the museum. However, note that the stairs in the old house may not be suitable for every assistance dog.
  • Companion entry: Any assistance personnel accompanying a visitor has free entry.
  • Museum pamphlet: For visitors with hearing impairments, the text of the regular multimedia tour is available on paper.
  • Museum Shop:** Located in the atrium, the shop offers a wide range of Rembrandt-related items, including books, catalogues, reproductions of etchings, art supplies, and unique gifts and souvenirs.
  • Artworks: Maintain a distance from the artworks and do not touch any objects.
  • Bag policy: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the exhibition areas and should be stored. Suitcases cannot be accommodated in the lockers.
  • Photography: Photography is permitted for personal use, but flash photography and tripods are not allowed to protect the artworks. Specific prohibitions might apply in temporary exhibitions.
  • Food and drink: Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.
  • Pets: No pets are allowed except for service dogs.
  • Child supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Visitor tips

  • Reserve a time slot: Even if you have an I Amsterdam City Card or a combo ticket, you'll still need to reserve a time slot for your entry to the Rembrandt House Museum. Do this as soon as you have your card or combo ticket details.
  • Plan your travel: The museum is centrally located at Jodenbreestraat 4. It's about a 15-min walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station or a short metro ride (Lines 51, 53, 54) to Waterlooplein Station.
  • Check for exhibitions: The museum hosts temporary exhibitions in its modern wing. Check to see what's on during your visit to add another layer of interest.
  • Allow enough time: Plan for at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the museum, listen to the audio guide, and enjoy any demonstrations.
  • Pay attention to the light: As you walk through the reconstructed house, notice the natural light sources that Rembrandt used in his work. The way light falls into the Groote Schildercaemer (large painting room) is particularly revealing.
  • Look for the room guides/staff: While the audio guide is excellent, some rooms in the historic house might have volunteer guides or staff members present, especially in the larger painting room or the etching room. They can answer specific questions, offer anecdotes not covered in the audio guide, or point out details you might otherwise miss. 
  • Attend the demonstrations: The daily demonstrations of 17th-century paint making and etching techniques are highly recommended. Observe the coarse pigments before they're ground and see how the press works. Don't hesitate to ask the demonstrators about specific techniques, materials, or challenges Rembrandt might have faced.
  • Engage with the "Cabinet of Curiosities": Take time to observe the eclectic collection of objects Rembrandt owned. Many of these appear in his paintings and etchings, offering a fun "spotting" game.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rembrandt House Museum tickets

Does my ticket include access to all parts of the museum, including any special exhibitions?

Yes. Standard admission tickets include access to the permanent collection (the historic house and the etching galleries) as well as any temporary exhibitions running during your visit. There are typically no additional fees for temporary exhibitions.

Can I re-enter using the same ticket?

No. Like most museums with timed entry systems, the Rembrandt House Museum operates on a single-entry policy per ticket. Once you exit, your time slot is considered used. If you want to leave and return, you would typically need to purchase a new ticket and reserve a new time slot.

What kind of 'authentic' items am I truly seeing in the recreated house, versus reproductions or items from the period?

The museum has gone to great lengths to recreate the house based on historical inventories. While the specific furniture and many household items are authentic 17th-century pieces (not original to Rembrandt's direct ownership, as his possessions were sold in bankruptcy), they are of the type and style he would have owned. The etchings on display are, however, original Rembrandt etchings.

What artworks can I see at the museum that are not by Rembrandt?

The do-not-miss artworks by pre-Rembrandtists at the Rembrandt House Museum are The Crucifixion, The Triumph of Mordecai, The Lamentation of Abel, The Sacrifice of Abraham, all by Pieter Lastman, and The Expulsion of Hagar by Jan Pynas.

I want to participate in the painting or etching demonstrations. Do these require a separate ticket or booking?

No, these daily demonstrations are included in your standard admission ticket. You don't need a separate booking for them.

When are the painting demonstrations held at the museum?

Paintings and etching demonstrations are conducted every day from 11am to 3pm.

What is the best time to visit the Rembrandt House Museum?

The best months to visit the Rembrandt House Museum are from March to May and September to November. The weather is mellow, and there are fewer crowds.

What is the best way to reach the Rembrandt House Museum?

The best way to reach the Rembrandt House Museum is by public transportation. Metro lines 51, 53, and 54, tram line 14, and the Intercity or Sprinter are the easiest ways to get to the museum.

Are there guided tours available in the Rembrandt House Museum?

Currently, the Rembrandt House Museum has multimedia guides in Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hebrew, Modern Standard Arabic, and Turkish. There is also a multimedia guide in Dutch and English, specifically for families with children.

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