Since tickets are no longer sold on-site, only online tickets to the Rijksmuseum are available. However, it would be best to consider booking a guided tour to get skip-the-line entry and a detailed history of the most important artworks.
With over 80 galleries that house over 800 years worth of Dutch art and history, the Rijksmuseum is a must-visit in Amsterdam for its unique artworks, including works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to plan your trip and make the best of your visit.
The best time to visit the Rijksmuseum is in the morning at 9 AM or late afternoon after 3 PM.
Don't carry large items, weapons, alcohol, blunt objects, large photography equipment, and outside food and drinks when you visit the Rijksmuseum.
The Rijksmuseum has accessible restrooms, Wi-Fi access, a gift shop, cloakroom facilities, a cafe, and a restaurant.
Yes, the Michelin star Rijks Restaurant is in the Philips Wing. There is also a cafe in the Atrium. While the cafe is open on all days from 9 AM to 6 PM, the restaurant is only open from Wednesday to Sunday during lunch hours and from Tuesday to Sunday during dinner hours.
Yes, the Rijksmuseum does have a gift shop in the Teekenschool, next to the main building. Alternatively, you can also shop from the online Rijksmuseum souvenir shop.
Yes, there are several accessible restrooms within the Rijksmuseum.
The guided tours provide a deeper and more insightful understanding of the history and the major artworks at the Rijksmuseum. The guides are available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
You can visit the Anne Frank House, the Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, or the MOCO Museum, all of which are near the Rijksmuseum.
No, you do not need ID proof to enter the Rijksmuseum unless you plan to avail the free or discounted entry tickets. Tickets to the Rijksmuseum is free to those under 18 and for for Friends of Rijksmuseum, for holders of I Amsterdam City Card, ICOM, Vereniging Rembrandt, KOG, VVAK, and VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART. Discounted tickets are also available for CJP and EYCA members.
