Rijksmuseum

Book a time slot with your City Card

To visit this location with your City Card, you need to book a time slot in advance. Book a time slot via this link , select your time slot and choose the 'I already have a ticket/voucher' ticket. Please note that the Rijksmuseum is a popular location and during busy periods may have fewer or no time slots available for dates in the near future. We recommend planning your visit in advance. View the list of other City Card locations here.

There is no surcharge for the Frans Hals exhibition for city card holders. However, it is important to book a time slot in advance and to choose the option including the Frans Hals exhibition.

Heart of Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is located on Amsterdam's Museumplein. Close to the centuries-old canal belt and within walking distance of the Vondelpark. Many visitors therefore choose a combination of busy city with a moment of relaxation in the museum.

Quite famous

The fact that the Rijksmuseum is one of the most famous museums in the world is mainly due to the fame of the masterpieces in the collection. Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Vermeer's The Little Street, Jan Steen's Household and Rembrandt's Night Watch. But the work of Breitner and the Asian Pavilion also ensure that the Rijksmuseum continues to appeal to the imagination of new generations of visitors. That is precisely why there is always something to do in the museum, for everyone, young and old, from all over the world.

See and do

There is always something to do at the Rijksmuseum, for everyone. Workshops, tours, even theatre programmes. If you are visiting the Rijksmuseum for the first time, the tour The best of the Rijksmuseum is highly recommended. During the holidays, the museum organises special activities such as workshops or drawing in the Voorhal.

View the agenda and discover what's on the program in the near future.

Frequently visited

• The Night Watch, the world-famous painting by Rembrandt van Rijn.
• The Gallery of Honour with paintings by Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vermeer and Rembrandt, among others.
• The collection of ship models, weapons and doll houses.
• The Cuypers Library, the largest and oldest art historical library in the Netherlands.

See what's on display in the museum here

Tips

• Download the free Rijksmuseum app for special tours and smart routes.
• Book your ticket online and choose your own time slot.
• Short on time? You can easily visit the museum in an hour.
• Book a private tour or family tour .
• Plan a high tea at Het Café before or after your visit.