The Rijksmuseum is the only museum in the world with a road through it. While the road was open to motorized vehicles until 1931, cars were later banned, and the road is now open to only cyclists and pedestrians.
The largest art museum and art library in the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum is one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam with over 2.7 million visitors per year. The museum houses over 1 million artworks that span over 800 years of Dutch art and history, including prominent works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands and contains over 800 years of Dutch art and history.
The National Art Gallery was built in 1800, but the current Rijksmuseum building was only built in 1885 by Pierre Cuypers.
The Rijksmuseum is a neogothic marvel that infuses both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles and elements.
Some of the most famous artworks in the Rijksmuseum include Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Van Gogh's Self Portrait, Vermeer's The Milkmaid and The Girl with the Pearl Earring, among others.
Yes, the Rijksmuseum has guided tours in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
The Anne Frank House, the Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the MOCO Museum are all nearby attractions.
A guided tour of the Rijksmuseum only lasts 2 hours where you visit the most important artworks in the museum. However, it takes about 4-5 hours to visit the Rijksmuseum.