Celebrate summer at The Rembrandt House Museum

Try it yourself: Drawing like Rembrandt

In our drawing studio (on the third floor of the exhibition wing), you can create your own artwork. Take inspiration from one of Rembrandt’s prints in the exhibition: which stage of life will you capture on paper? Drawing tables, art supplies and simple instructions are all provided.

This activity is free, always available and suitable for everyone aged 6 and over.

Go on an adventure with Kwast

Rembrandt was not only a very good artist, he was also a great animal lover. Animals appear in many paintings and etchings. One animal does feature remarkably often: his dog Kwast. Kwast knows all the secret nooks and crannies in the house. An ideal guide! The new multimedia tour takes you on an adventure through The Rembrandt House Museum, together with Kwast. Afterwards you will receive a little gift!

1. Days and times: every day during opening hours
2. Age group: children from 6 to 12 years old, parents
3. Free, available at the multimedia counter

How did Rembrandt make his paint and etchings?

You can join free paint- and etch-demonstrations at the museum. In Rembrandt’s atelier you can discover how he made his paint, and what items he used – from toxic lead and bright red lice, to fragrant linseed oil and even pig bladders! During the summer holiday from July 12th through August 24th, you can get to work yourself too: mix paint on the paint stone and turn it into something beautiful on a canvas. In the etching loft, you can see the step by step process of how Rembrandt made his etchings. Can you spot Kwast in one of his etchings? Everyone gets to take a print (an etching or postcard) home.

1. Hours: Between 10:30am and 3:30pm
2. Reservations are not required for the multimedia tour or the demonstration