What to do · Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum, The Night Watch and the Gallery of Honour
Information
- From
- €25 per adult
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year, every day from 9:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- All ages; free up to age 18
The national museum of the Netherlands occupies a brick palace of 1885 between the canals and the Museumplein. What almost everyone comes to see is on the main floor: Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milkmaid and the portraits by Frans Hals, in a long gallery with side rooms. Around them are eight hundred years of the country's history: ship models, 17th-century dolls' houses, Delft porcelain and four Van Gogh paintings, including his self-portrait.
How to organise your visit
Book a time on the official website: the entry slot is compulsory for everyone, even with a museum card, and the ticket office only sells if there is room. With two and a half hours you see the Gallery of Honour without hurrying and one or two more floors. The museum's app has hundreds of free audio tracks; download it beforehand and bring headphones. Go first thing or after 15:00, when the groups leave.
Under-18s enter free, so with teenagers it is the cheapest visit on the Museumplein. With small children, go straight to the ships and the dolls' houses and leave the Gallery of Honour for the end.
Tips
- Book the 9:00 slot The Gallery of Honour is almost empty for the first half hour.
- Combine it with the Van Gogh They are five minutes apart on foot, on the same square. Better on two different days or with lunch in between.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the Rijksmuseum?
Yes. The entry time is compulsory for all visitors, including with a Museumkaart. The ticket office only sells if there is a space.
How much does it cost?
€25 for adults in 2026 and €26.50 from 2027. Under-18s enter free.
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 9:00 to 17:00, including public holidays.
As a familyWith teenagers
