The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Concertgebouw.
Located at the heart of Amsterdam's Museum Square, the Rijksmuseum is one of the world’s most renowned art museums and a true must-see. Even if you have only little time to spare, a walk through the Gallery of Honour will offer you a glimpse of Dutch’s finest art.
The Rijksmuseum’s collection illustrates the history of The Netherlands, from the Middle Ages to the present. Don’t miss out on the absolute highlights, like Vermeer’s Milkmaid, Van Gogh’s Self-portrait and Rembrandt’s most well-known painting: the Night Watch. Other must sees: the Gallery of Honour with paintings of Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vermeer and Rembrandt; a gorgeous collection of Delft Blue pottery ranging from tea sets to vases, and the Cuypers Library, the biggest and oldest art history library in the Netherlands.
Open daily 9:00-17:00
Parking
The Rijksmuseum entrance cannot be reached by car. The access road is open to pedestrians and cyclists only.
There are several nearby streets where parking is permitted. They include Johannes Vermeerstraat, Honthorststraat, Pieter de Hoochstraat and Jan Luijkenstraat.
Disabled parking spaces
Dropping off
The best place to drop off passengers is at the kiss & ride at the corner of the Jan Luijkenstraat and the Stadhouderskade. This is approximately 100 metres from the museum entrance.
Entrances
There are four entrances to the Rijksmuseum from the Passage (the arcade that runs under the building), two on either side. Two entrances have stairs and two have lifts. The Passage is a public thoroughfare for cyclists and pedestrians. If you have a wheelchair, rollator, walking stick or pram, security staff will direct you to the lifts.
Each staircase has twenty steps, with a landing after the thirteenth step. All stairs and lifts take you to the Atrium.
The Atrium is a public space that is open daily from 9 am until 6 pm. Here you will find the ticket offices, information desk, cloakroom, museum shop, public toilets and museum café.
Security staff may ask to inspect the contents of your bags at the entrance. Your cooperation is appreciated.
All museum exhibits can be enjoyed by wheelchair users and visitors with a rollator. All floors are served by lifts.
Floorplan
Download our floor plan, which includes information about routes to bypass stairs and quieter parts of the museum. You can ask to loan a floor plan from the information desk.
Wheelchairs and rollators are also available on loan to use during your visit. We advise you to make an advance reservation by emailing groepen@rijksmuseum.nl. Upon arrival, go to the information desk to collect your mobility aid.
Preparatory document for children
Some children can use a bit of extra preparation before visiting the museum, for instance if your child has autism spectrum disorder.
Download our preparatory document here.
Guide dogs
Assistance dogs in harness are welcome in the museum.
Lifts
All floors are served by lifts. All museum exhibits can therefore be enjoyed by wheelchair users and visitors with a rollator. The locations of the lifts are shown on the floor plan.
Accessible toilets
The Rijksmuseum has specially adapted toilets for disabled users. They have washbasins placed at a convenient height for wheelchair users. The locations of the adapted toilets are shown on the floor plan.
Please note that the museum does not have official changing facilities for adults. However, you may use the first aid table in a room which you can lock. Please tell the information desk and they will show you this room.
Hearing loop
The Auditorium is fitted with a hearing loop. Please contact a staff member in the auditorium if you require assistance.
Large print floor plans
Large print floor plans are available on loan from the information desk.
Companions
Visitors who are unable to move around the museum independently may bring a companion to assist them. The companion may enter the museum free of charge but must obtain a free ticket from the ticket office or information desk. To prevent misuse, the Rijksmuseum reserves the right to require companions to present a companion pass upon request at any time during your visit.
Mobility scooter
If you would like to visit the Rijksmuseum in a mobility scooter, we recommend visiting the museum between 9 am and 11 am or between 3 pm and 5 pm. The galleries are usually less busy at these times, making it easier for you to view the artworks and to manoeuvre around objects and other visitors.
The welfare of both our visitors and our art objects is the museum’s highest priority. We therefore kindly request that you limit your speed inside the museum to match that of walking visitors.
Upon entering the museum, you may be asked to demonstrate your agility in operating your mobility scooter. When the museum is very busy or under other exceptional circumstances, security staff may decide not to permit mobility scooters inside the museum. In that case, we will make every effort to seek alternative options or times for you to visit the museum.
