The Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum, housed in an imposing neo-Gothic building from 1885 on the Museumplein. Its collection spans over 8,000 objects on display, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid. Alongside the permanent galleries, the museum regularly hosts major temporary exhibitions.
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A fashion presentation featuring 24 garments across centuries, each with its own story of wear, repair, and craftsmanship.
Thirteen monumental sculptures by artist Carel Visser are displayed together this summer in the Rijksmuseum Gardens - a rare opportunity to encounter his imposing iron and bronze works among the trees.
Archaeologist David Wengrow delivers the first Rijksmuseum Lecture on Hugo Grotius and the origins of the international legal order.
A lecture on the Roman goldsmith Luigi Valadier (1726-1785), exploring his monumental silver Pietà and workshop drawings held in the Rijksmuseum collection.
Documentary following Joan Windzak as she uncovers her family history and discovers a 19th-century photograph of her ancestor Affiba.
A special evening at the Rijksmuseum designed for families seeking a calm, low-sensory experience with fewer crowds and quieter surroundings.
After Hours at the Rijksmuseum explores Ed van der Elsken's photography and art through evening workshops, live music, and talks after the museum closes.
The Rijksmuseum showcases illustrator Fiep Westendorp with around 150 original drawings, from early sketches to the beloved characters Jip and Janneke, Pim and Pom, and Pluk van de Petteflet.
Photography exhibition at the Rijksmuseum featuring Ed van der Elsken's iconic street photographs from Amsterdam, Cuba, and Japan.
A special evening at the Rijksmuseum designed for people who are easily overstimulated by autism, brain injury, tinnitus or burn-out. Calm environment with adapted conditions.