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Rijksmuseum - Dutch Masters in Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum is the most important art museum in the Netherlands with thousands of old paintings in its collection including those of renowned Dutch masters Rembrandt and Vermeer. The stunning neo-Gothic building located on Stadhouderskade was built in 1885 by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, who also designed Amsterdam's Central Station - you will notice the resemblance. |
The Rijksmuseum is currently undergoing a major renovation and will fully re-open in 2012-13. However all the highlights of the collection - which includes Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and Vermeer's "Kitchen Maid" - can still be seen in the Philips wing of the museum. This is accessible from the side entrance on Jan Luijkenstraat.
The Rijksmuseum is open daily between 0900 - 1800, late night is Friday until 2030. The ticket counter shuts 30 minutes before closing. An adult ticket costs €12.50. Iamsterdam card and Museumkaart holders get free admission, as do under 18s - which is good if you have a lot of kids in tow.
Tickets are also available for purchase online which entitles you the use of a fastlane entry, thus avoiding queues.
Note, the ongoing renovation means there is no cafe or restaurant in the museum - visitors do get a 15% discount at the Cafe Cobra on Museumplein.
 | There are 2 museum shops - one inside on the first floor and one outside on Museumplein (pictured) which also doubles up as a Van Gogh museum store. |
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Rijksmuseum Schiphol Airport
There is also a small Rijksmuseum exhibition and shop at Schiphol Airport on Holland Boulevard between piers E and F for departing passengers. The exhibition changes every few months and entry is free. Opening hours are 0700 to 2000.
Rijksmuseum,
Jan Luijkenstraat 1, Amsterdam
T: +31(0)20 674 7000