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The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is one of Europe's leading cultural institutions. This massive
museum features a collection of works by some of the world’s greatest painters and important
cultural touchstones that you can’t miss! There’s so much to do at the Rijksmuseum,
from taking a unique Rijksmuseum tour to dining at the RIJKS restaurant inside the museum,
or sourcing souvenirs - but you’re going to need some tips to make the most of your trip!
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and best kept secrets! Now, please join me, your pre recorded, disembodied voice,
as I take you through 15 top tips for a tour around Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Before you can enjoy your trip to the Rijksmuseum, you need to know how to get there!
The Rijksmuseum is located in Amsterdam's historic Museum Quarter. This neighborhood
is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible by
car and by public transportation. If you’re driving, you can find
plenty of nearby parking, including the Q-Park Museumplein Underground Car Park.
Public transit offers the best way to get to the Rijksmuseum. You have your choice of
taking a public bus, hopping off of a bus tour, or even arriving at the Rijksmuseum by canal!
If you’re feeling a little adventurous, why not try to visit the Rijksmuseum by renting a bicycle.
Amsterdam is known the world over for being one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world!
In order to get into the museum, you’ll need your Rijksmuseum tickets.
Rijksmuseum tickets for adults are twenty Euros, while children 18 and under get in for free! The
museum also offers plenty of add-ons and discounts that can make your trip even more exciting.
The Rijksmuseum features temporary collections that rotate throughout the year. You can check
their website to see which exhibits are currently visiting the Rijksmuseum.
These temporary exhibits often have an additional cost, but they can also be free!
You can add on options like audio tours,
guided tours, and family museum quests when you buy your Rijksmuseum tickets.
Tickets for the Rijksmuseum are timed entry only. This means you need to order online in advance and
pick the day and time you want to visit. If you want to really beat the crowds,
you need to get tickets for the Skip-A-Line tour, but more on that later!
Every museum has busier and slower hours - the latter being ideal for families
and people looking to explore in peace. The Rijksmuseum is at its busiest between
11 am and 3 pm. Those looking to dodge the crowds can slip in either before or after these times.
Just keep in mind that the Rijksmuseum admits its final entries of the day at 4:30 pm. Don’t
be late, or they might not let you in! The Rijksmuseum opens at 9 am. Early birds
can enjoy the quietest time at the museum by arriving just before 9 am to beat the crowds!
You could also visit the museum between 11 and 3 if you want to get to experience the
Rijksmuseum during peak hours. This is a great way to people watch and mingle with art fans!
Rijksmuseum paintings feature legendary works, including The Night Watch and other
masterpieces of Golden Age painting. If you want to dodge the crowds,
you need to know how to get through this museum. Keep in mind, the Rijksmuseum is still using
one-way markers in tight hallways to direct the flow of traffic. You can get stuck in one corner
of the Rijksmuseum and have to work your way back towards the entrance to see another exhibit.
To prevent that from happening, always visit the Eregalerij (or Honor Gallery) first.
This is home to The Night Watch and other popular paintings. The rest of the museum is usually much
more relaxed—in fact, some people only visit the museum to see this one particular painting!
Visiting the Honor Gallery on the second floor first ensures that you make it to see the busiest
exhibit spaces and then have plenty of time to linger among the other artworks on display.
Don’t want to wait in line? You can cut through the hassle and
go on the Rijksmuseum’s Skip-A-Line tour! The Skip-A-Line Tour at the Rijksmuseum does
more than let you bypass the long lines and even longer wait times at this art museum. This ticket
comes with a semi-private tour that takes you through the museum’s most iconic works of art.
This tour gives you behind-the-scenes information on precious works of art like The Night Watch.
Before you head out to visit the Rijksmuseum, you need to download the Rijksmuseum app!
The Rijksmuseum app is available for both android and iOS devices. The app
lets you buy tickets and check museum info, but it also does so much more!
The Rijksmuseum app comes pre-loaded with all of the same tours you can get at the
museum. These tours are free on the app, but cost extra money in person.
The best feature in the Rijksmuseum app has to be the customized tours. Are you
looking to see every seaside piece of art, or maybe you want a tour that shows you all
the depictions of cats in the museum? With the Rijksmuseum app, you can create a custom tour
that will show you everything you’re looking for. If you’re not feeling like making your own tour,
the Rijksmuseum app also features tours made by other museum goers.
The app will ask you a few quick questions and then generate a tour based on your interests
and tours made by like-minded guests. The app works best with Wi-Fi enabled,
so it's a good thing that the Rijksmuseum has free Wi-Fi throughout the building!
The Rijksmuseum is massive and hosts an enormous display of artwork. But it’s only a fraction of
what the museum actually possesses in its collection. The digital collection on the
Rijksmuseum website is home to over 130,000 pieces of art. The Rijksmuseum actively encourages people
to download images and play around with the artwork available on the website.
The Rijksmuseum also has a new feature that allows you to curate your own Rijksstudio
using items from their digital gallery! The online collection at the Rijksmuseum
features an impressive search feature that lets you sort and browse through their entire
catalogue—even pieces that are not on display! This search function is a great hack for quickly
finding everything you want to see at this museum before you head out!
Visiting a world-class museum like the Rijksmuseum can be hectic,
but there are ways you can take it easy even during the busiest times of the year!
The Rijksmuseum provides a stimulus-free room for guests that need a break from the crowds. These
rooms have comfortable seating and low lighting. Any Rijksmuseum staff at an information kiosk can
help you locate and rest in a stimulus-free room. The Rijksmuseum also has plenty of seating and
even a secret seating option we’re about to tell you about.
You can find all of the normal seating options throughout the museum, like benches and other
places to rest, but you can also get something a little more mobile. Just ask a Rijksmuseum staff
member for a portable folding stool at the ticket counter or at an information kiosk.
These portable stools are lightweight and can be easily carried over the shoulder.
The Rijksmuseum also provides special nights called “Sensory-Friendly Evening Viewings.”
These evening viewings are designed for people who wish to avoid the sensory
overload that can come with visiting a premier art museum during the busiest times of the day.
RIJKS isn’t your ordinary museum lunch spot,
it’s a fine dining experience tucked away in the heart of the Rijksmuseum.
RIJKS even boasts a Michelin Star and frequently ranks as one of the best dining spots in the
country. Executive Chef Joris Bijdendijk has been with RIJKS since the fine dining restaurant opened
in 2014. His style of cooking embraces local Dutch ingredients, and the menu is crafted
around inspirations from the Low Countries, as well as other global cuisines and food cultures.
In keeping with the spirit of a world-leading art museum, RIJKS routinely loans out its culinary
talent and invites innovative chefs from around the world to show their skills in its kitchen.
RIJKS is located in the Phillips Wing of the museum. Make sure to book your table in advance
quickly as RIJKS books up far in advance. Not fussed with fancy frou-frou food?
Walk-up diners are better served in the museum’s café, which is still plenty lovely.
The Café is the perfect place to stop in and grab a quick bite to eat.
It’s located in the Atrium just above the museum’s gift shop.
The Café features light snacks like bread and cheese pairings,
fruit, and soup. You can also find high-end coffee served in The Café including espresso!
This is the perfect place to stop if you’re looking for a quick pick me up.
One of the best parts about visiting the Rijksmuseum is being able to take
part of this historic museum home with you. Not literally, obviously.
The Rijksmuseum gift shop features countless curiosities, art pieces,
and wonders perfect for guests of all ages. You’ll be able to find decor, books,
and toys for the kids that reflect the various themes of this museum and its collection.
If you aren’t in the mood to shop after exploring the Rijksmuseum,
you can always order your gifts online after you get home. It’s worth noting,
that the Rijksmuseum offers free shipping for any order above 100 Euros.
Calling all parents and guardians; don’t let the historic nature of the Rijksmuseum fool you,
this is the perfect place to bring the kids! The Rijksmuseum knows how tough it can be to
take the whole family on a trip, so they made some changes that are making things easier.
The Rijksmuseum provides a free cloak room and lockers, so you can stash the non-essentials
rather than haul them around a museum all day. There is also a breastfeeding room where parents
can go to discreetly care for their children. All you need to do is reach out to a member of
the Rijksmuseum staff, and they will escort you to a private family room.
The Rijksmuseum kept kids in mind when they designed their app. You
can find child-friendly tours around themes like Animals, Crazy Things, and the world at large!
The Rijksmuseum is a treasure chest full of wonder for the whole family - especially kids!
The Rijksmuseum is always open to group visits and tours. From big family trips
to business outings, your group can get a unique experience at the Rijksmuseum.
You can even register as a tour guide at the Rijksmuseum! This gives you access to special
informational sessions and early announcements for coming exhibits as well as changes in the museum.
Groups need to register their trips in advance, so the museum can accommodate your entire party.
Museums throughout the world offer memberships that give you access to discounted tickets
and invites to member’s only events. You can become a Friend of the Rijksmuseum
to open up new ways to explore this museum. Becoming a Friend of the Rijksmuseum will cost
you 50 Euros, but that already saves you on the cost of admission, so it’s more than worth it!
Friends can also bring an assistance companion into the museum free of charge. This is a great
way to get two-for-one tickets at the Rijksmuseum. Friends of the Rijksmuseum also get access to
secret events. There are Friends-only events scheduled throughout the year
which give you behind the scenes access to all the secrets that the Rijksmuseum has to offer!
Are you looking for a luxury experience befitting a true art museum connoisseur? The Rijksmuseum
Club is the ideal experience for anyone concerned more with exclusivity than budget.
Joining the secretive and elite Rijksmuseum Club will set you back
5,000 Euros for a yearly membership, but does come with five membership cards which entitle
their holders to free entry to the museum. You get more than free admission with
a Rijksmuseum Club membership though. Your Rijksmuseum Club card allows you to create
your own events at the Rijksmuseum. You can curate a private lecture, get some solo time in the
museum with a private tour during off hours, or even throw your own event in the Phillips Wing.
The Rijksmuseum Club also gains access to elite activities throughout the year.
You’ll have an invitation to the annual Garden Party, the Director’s Breakfast,
and a variety of other events that show you a side of the Rijksmuseum few get to see!
Following these 15 tips for visiting the Rijksmuseum will ensure you have a great
time. Make sure to check out the link below for a private Rijksmuseum tour, the best deals on
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