Rijksmuseum Tickets & Tours

• Rijksmuseum is wheelchair-accessible and has an elevator entrance for people with mobility issues
• Ramps are built next to staircases for easier navigation
• You can borrow a wheelchair, walking stick, pushchairs, rollators, and folding stools from the information desk
• Guided tours are offered for visually impaired guests
• Spacious wheelchair accessible washrooms on the premise
• Guide dogs are allowed in the museum

• For security and convenience, only small bags no larger than an A4 sheet of paper are permitted within the museum. Larger items should be stored in the designated cloakroom or locker facilities.
• Food and drink are strictly prohibited within the gallery spaces to preserve the integrity of the exhibits.
• Flash photography is occasionally restricted to protect the artwork. Commercial filming and photography are not permitted, and lighting equipment, tripods, or props are also strictly forbidden.
• Sharp objects, knives, firearms, and blunt objects are not allowed on museum premises for the safety of all.
• While pets are not allowed inside the museum, service animals are warmly welcomed to assist their owners.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited within the museum to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Drawing or painting within the museum requires prior approval.
• The museum library does not permit the use of personal books.

• Tickets are no longer available at the museum itself, so it is best to book your tickets in advance. 
• The museum is most crowded between 11 AM to 3 PM. Ideally, visit the Rijksmuseum in the early morning or late afternoon and avoid weekends. 
• There is a rich art history at the Rijksmuseum. A guided tour can help provide interesting information and facts that you might otherwise miss. Most tours also provide skip-the-line tickets that can also save you time.   
• The access roads to the Rijksmuseum are only open to cyclists and pedestrians. If you’re arriving by car, you can park in the nearby streets, like Johannes Vermeerstraat, Honthorststraat, Pieter de Hoochstraat and Jan Luijkenstraat.
• Since the museum tends to get very crowded, you can request a stimulus-free room near the front desk when you get overwhelmed. 

You can get a quick bite at the Rijks Cafe or grab lunch at the Rijks Restaurant. While the Cafe is open from Monday to Sunday, the Restaurant is only open from Wednesday to Sunday. 

Here a few dining options at a walking distance:

• Levant Restaurant (170 m): Turkish cuisine without the luxury pricing
• Sama Sebo (280 m): Indonesian food for the soul
• Ristorante Italiano Peppino (450 m): Economical Italian cuisine
• Pizzeria IL PALIO (450 m): Quick pizzas and pasta on the go
• Porto Carrara (450 m): Italian dining on a budget
• Hard Rock Cafe (450 m): Classic American cuisine with a hint of pop culture

Budget: Leonardo Boutique Museumhotel (220 m), Hotel Cornelisz (260 m), Aston City Hotel (400 m)

Mid-Range: Park Centraal Amsterdam (270 m), Jan Luyken (350 m), Amster Home Hotel (400 m)

Luxury: Conservatorium Hotel (450 m), Modern Hideout Ace Location (500 m), Hotel 74 (1 km)

• MOCO Museum (250 m): MOCO or the Modern Contemporary Museum is dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary art, founded with the mission of attracting young art enthusiasts, and making art accessible to the public.
• Van Gogh Museum (350 m): Just 300 meters from the Rijksmuseum is the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of works of Vincent van Gogh. The museum features 200 paintings, 400 drawings, and 700 letters by the artist, as well as works of his contemporaries.
• Anne Frank House (1.9 km): The Anne Frank House is the biographical museum dedicated to wartime diarist Anne Frank and is located 3 km from the Rijksmuseum. The House preserves Frank’s hiding place and is dedicated to preserving her life story.