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Amsterdam Rijksmuseum
The most famous painting in Amsterdam: The Nightwatch (Rembrandt)
Opening Hours & address
The Rijksmuseum is open every day from 9.00 to 17.00. The museum is closed 1 January. A large part of the museum was closed for allmost 9 years but it re-opened April 13, 2013.
Address is Jan Luijkenstraat 1. Distance from Central Station to the museum is about 4km. Tram 2 and 5 (stop at Hobbemastraat) goes to the Rijksmuseum.
The new Rijksmuseum
The renovation and construction of the Rijksmuseum started in 2000 and was completed in april 2013. The Spanish architects Antonio Cruz and Antonio Ortiz created a new Atrium, Asian Pavilion and service entrance. The new Rijksmuseum has 80 galleries (1.5km length) with more than 8000 displayed art objects. The entire collection consist of 1 million objects. Walking through the museum, visitors will get an idea of the Dutch history from 1200 till 2000. Inside is also a restaurant, two cafe's, an exhibition space and a library.
Admission & information
Entrance admission in 2014 is €17.50. Children under 18 are free. It is possible to buy your ticket online and print your own e-ticket. The advantage is that you don't have to wait in line to buy your ticket but can walk directly to the entrance. If you plan to vist several museums in Amsterdam you could consider to purchase the "I amsterdam Card". This card will give you free use of public transport and free admission in most museums in Amsterdam. (including the rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum). Prices: 24 hours €49 (in 2015), 48 hours €59 and 72 hours (€69.
Hotels Rijksmuseum
The 3 star hotel Aalders has very good customer reviews and is closeby. It's 3 minutes walking from the hotel to the Van Gogh Museum and 5 minutes to Rijksmuseum. Other hotels near the Rijksmuseum are 5 star Marriott Hotel, Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken (4stars), Park Hotel (4stars) and Best Western Apollo Museum Hotel (3stars). Less than 1km away is the Leidse Square, an area full with restaurants, hotels, cafe's, clubs and shops.
Amsterdam travel, hotels and attractions
Museum Square - Van Gogh Museum - Canal Boat Cruise - Keukenhof Flower Garden - Leidseplein nightlife - Rembrandtplein nightlife - Red Light District - Floating flower shops - Anne Frank House - Dam Square - Madame Tussauds + Kalverstraat - The New Church and Royal Palace - Shopping guide - Amsterdam fashion - Restaurants - Nightclubs and disco - Damrak promenade - RAI Centre - HOME
Entrance of the Rijksmuseum
With the museum cafe and the shop below
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam ('Rijksmuseum' means State Museum)
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