Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Rijksmuseum - by Frans Ruiter on Unsplash
Description
The Rijksmuseum (meaning "National Museum") is an art and history museum in the center of Amsterdam. It is the largest and most visited art museum in the Netherlands and its collection comprises over 1 million objects spanning the 13th to 21st century of which over 8,000 are on display. The building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and opened in 1885, it consists of two squares with an atrium in each; there is also a large public library and the recent Asian pavillon containing the Asian art collection. The centrepiece of the museum is the Dutch Golden Age paintings (late 16th to late 17th century) from masters such as Frans Hal, Rembrandt, Jan Steen or J. Vermeer.
Access & Transport
The Rijksmuseum is located in the city's museum quarter at Museummstraat 1. Tram lines #2 and #5 transit through the namesake station with Leidseplein station (1, 2, 6, 7, 10) and Museumplein (3, 5, 12) providing additional options within a few mins walk. Paid parking is available close to the museum such as the Q-Park Museumplein underground car at Van Baerlestraat 33b.
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity) but it implements several sustainability-driven actions such as wastewater treatment, use of renewable energy and some CO2 offset. It has a 5 stars BREAAM-NL In-Use rating. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Rijksmuseum is a top-tier cultural attraction by international standards, its collection is not only extensive but of high quality as well - all this in a wonderful and centrally located building. An unmissable 3-4h stop on a first time visit but also worth a repeat visit.
Key positive
High quality and extensive collections
Beautiful building and centrally located
Key negative
A little expensive for a museum but value is still good
Suitability
Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (lift to floors)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 19m
est. visit time:3h 30m
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00