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Don’t miss out on 800 years of Dutch treasures at the world-famous Rijksmuseum. Save money by combining a trip to the national museum of the Netherlands with a canal cruise.
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- Discover Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
- Travel through Dutch history from 1200 to the present
- Sail through Amsterdam’s 17th century canal ring
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Entry to Rijksmuseum
1-hour LOVERS Canal Cruise
Children
Child ticket for ages 4-13 years old
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours Rijksmuseum
Monday - Sunday: 9.00 - 17.00
Check-in at LOVERS Canal Cruises
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Languages
Free tours are available in the Rijksmuseum app in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin
The free audio-guide on the boat is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
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- Free access to bathroom
- With audio description
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam
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Public Transport
The nearest stops to Rijksmuseum are Vijzelgracht (metro 52 and tram 24) and Museumplein (tram 2 & 12). The LOVERS Canal Cruises quay is only 3 minutes away on foot from Amsterdam Central Station.
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Combine two top attractions
Lovers Canal Cruises offers you the unique opportunity to combine a cruise with a visit to the world-famous Rijksmuseum. Both experiences are not to be missed on a visit to the Dutch capital. This combination ticket is the perfect way to discover Amsterdam.
Enjoy the 8000 artistic and historical objects on display at the Rijksmuseum, before winding your way down the city’s waterways in a canal boat. Or vice versa! The beauty of a Rijksmuseum and cruise combo is that you can structure your day exactly as you want to. It is also one of the better Amsterdam deals, as you will save time and money on both experiences.
The wonders of the Rijksmuseum
Start or continue your day in the impressive Rijksmuseum, the pride of the Netherlands. Covering 800 years of Dutch history, the Rijksmuseum overflows with thousands of famous artworks and historical artefacts. Don’t miss luminous masterpieces by the Dutch masters, such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Frans Hals, admired by people from all over the world.
But the beauty is not just inside the Rijksmuseum. The building itself is worthy of a photo or two as well. Located at the Museumplein, or Museum District, and with definite renaissance and gothic influences, the Rijksmuseum is truly the height of architectural talent.
If you buy your tickets from Lovers Canal Cruises, you also benefit from fast track access. Book online and spend more time viewing your favourite works of art, like The Milkmaid, by Johannes Vermeer, or Rembrandt’s most famous canvas, The Night Watch.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect addition to a trip to the Rijksmuseum. During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North.' The Amsterdam canal cruise is truly one of Amsterdam’s highlights, it’s no wonder that the 100km-long canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the three most famous canals of the city, the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht, alongside which wealthy spice merchants constructed grand houses during the Dutch Golden Age. The Amsterdam canal cruise is significantly enriched by an audio guide, in 19 languages, packed with fascinating information about the city's history.
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dese2
Not to be missed
I began following this museum on Instagram about a year ahead of our trip. Their Instagram feed was very helpful to recognize the magnificent works they hold. Entry is through the tunnel. There are lockers, audio guides, restrooms and an elevator tucked into a corner. Larger bags and water are not allowed in the galleries. You will be checked for items not allowed. There are three floors divided by century. Floor plan pamphlets are available at the entry. This museum has so much to see it might be impossible to do it in one visit. I know I certainly didn't see much in the half day I had there. Of course, I wanted to see the most famous so spent my time on the second floor missing the third. There is a garden to see also. The gift shop has much of the same kind of merchandise you find in any museum shop. They are cashless, even for small purchases.
Sep 10, 2024geelongexpat
Brilliant
Great museum. Lots of great pieces from the last 5 centuries. Not just painting too. There is art of all kinds. Well worth visiting.
Sep 8, 2024suzmannikki
Not the most disabled friendly staff
I would have given this museum 10/10 EXCEPT … I have walking problems. The 2 girls on reception were incredibly rude and hostile to being asked for assistance as to how to access the lift. It really is very difficult to find the lift. It Also has 4 stairs going up BEFORE you can access the lift. Their assistance was SO rude and bad that I asked for the manager. Who was sympathetic and helped. BUT this is one of the main art galleries in the world you should have a designated person to assist those with hearing, sight or physical disability. I nearly cried with the pain after struggling down the stairs. Poor show guys. But the art is spectacular.
Sep 6, 2024312brendenj
Fantastic and a great cafe
Some great paintings and a great place to visit. Although the Night-watch was undergoing restoration it was still awesome. The cafe was surprisingly good and affordable.
Sep 3, 2024Deborahjune
Fantastic Museum
If you can only go to one museum in Amsterdam this should be the one. It is a National Museum and tells the story of the people of the Netherlands. The art is amazing - Van Gogh, Vermeer, Rembrandt - they're all here and the galleries are wonderful. Spend at least a morning or afternoon inside. It is well worth the visit.
Sep 2, 2024Tonesand5
Must do
I don’t consider myself into art but this was an amazing experience. We spent an afternoon here and didn’t cover it all. Could easily spend a few afternoons here but don’t take your kids.
Sep 1, 2024583hannyp
9/10
Amazing museum, a little bit of everything, went there twice. You can easy spend 3 hours there, because it is a big place, 4 floors, air conditioner. Nice staff, walk around the outside part, they have lockers, you do not need to book in advance, if you want you can online but if you buy at the ticket shop they ask you if you want to go straight away.
Aug 31, 2024627cianh
Great Experience
This museum is a must see for a trip to Amsterdam. The sheer amount of content inside makes it well worth the value. The architecture of the building itself is beautiful too.
Aug 31, 2024Serviceprof
A must do when in Amsterdam!
Signed up for a skip the line private tour. Tour intended to support up to eight guests. We were lucky and ended up being the only guests. Our tour guide hit all the right notes and expertly guided us through all the exhibits. Her knowledge of the painters, their style and interesting tidbits about most of the paintings provided a unique perspective. Guide was personable and very professional. Unfortunately 2.5 hours does not do justice to this great museum.
Aug 30, 2024noradavidbe
Brilliant Paintings
Worth seeing this museum .we booked the tickets before as we were adviced by a friend who came here two years back.It was amazing old things kept very well. The history was amazing.Everything looked as new.
Aug 30, 2024LJaneUK
A Must See for Art Lovers
This museum is a must for all art lovers as it houses some of the finest works of art by some of the greatest artists of all time, all in a beautiful building which is in many ways like a work of art in itself. We had pre-booked tickets online and also booked a guided "highlights of the museum" tour, which I would thoroughly recommend. Our guide, Esme, was knowledgable, entertaining and clearly passionate about the artists and art works on display. The tour lived up to its name, taking in paintings by Van Gogh, Vermeer and of course Rembrandt's famous Night Watch. It would have been easy to spend all day in the museum as there are several floors of art works as well as a garden to explore. We did stop briefly for a coffee and a delicious blueberry muffin in the cafe and also bought a few things in the gift shop, which was crowded, our fault for leaving it until the end of the day to pop in. The staff were generally friendly and helpful throughout the museum.
Aug 30, 2024jami7739
Great - recommend kids’ audio tour
Great - we all did the kids audio tour for team spirit. It led us to areas we might not have bothered visiting which was lovely. It moves at a pace which is good. Nice to also see a Van Gogh, Vermeer and Rembrandt in one place. We also went up to the top floor to see the Mondrian and Rietveld chair. Four not five stars because they didn’t tell us we wouldn’t be able to see most of the Night Watch due to repairs and a film crew standing in front of it.
Aug 30, 2024tarab860
A must-do when in Amsterdam!
Visited this museum 2 years ago with friends and decided to go again this time. Would highly recommend booking tickets as this museum gets very busy, I booked for 11am and found it to be an ideal time. It's also worth downloading the Rijksmuseum's app as the audio guide is free and very informative. On the first visit we chose to listen to 'The best of the Rijksmuseum' tour, this was essentially a highlights tour and took us around the whole museum. The tour includes the famous 'Night Watch' painting by Rembrandt, which is currently under restoration - definitely one of my favourite parts of the museum. On this trip I opted for the 'Colonial Past' tour which focused on Dutch colonial history, trade and slavery. Highly recommend doing this thematic tour if this is of interest to you. By the time I was leaving the museum was very busy so I was unable to try the cafe, however, this is a great museum with some great history - a must do while visiting Amsterdam!
Aug 29, 2024987slamd
Some stunning works of art in a magnificent building.
Stunning building and very grand. We came early at 0930 and found the staff very helpful and accommodating unlike some of the reviews. Went straight to the Night Watch which is slightly obscured due to restoration work but the scale and magnificence are still visible. Studied all the paintings in this area and was mesmerised by the skill and genius of the artists on show. Their skill and work is of another dimension - it has to be. We found it easy to navigate once we got our bearings and the map was excellent. I think the descriptions by the paintings could be much larger as people crowded close to try and read what they were looking at and who painted it. We stayed about 4 hours but could easily have stayed longer. I did expect more Vermeers, Rembrandt's, Van Gogh (maybe that was my wishful thinking) but left satisfied and in total awe of these magnificent works of art and the artists who created them.
Aug 28, 2024151adels
ArtLand
Beauty is inspiring, and it is also a blessing. I guess it is simply natural to be inspired when you are surrounded with so much natural beauty as I am at this moment at the stunning Greek Island of Kythira. A special place with its own unique kind of beauty. But 'beauty' is a meaning and a value that is rich enough to encompass and subsume many types and kinds which although different they remain related and attached to the same meaning and value, that of beauty as such. In beautiful Kythira, I remembered another beautiful place which I visited briefly and for the first time this year in late June. This place is Amsterdam. Despite the short visit, I was able to recognize and appreciate the 'beauty', which, although different yet equally inspiring. I would personally label Amsterdam as a cool and artful city. Art is indeed possibly the keyword and meaning that defines the city and, more broadly, its culture. The beautiful and very friendly people of Amsterdam also added to this same beauty and artfulness with a good sense of humor and a healthy sense of ease. My visit to the Rijksmuseum during my stay in Amsterdam was a must visit. Other than complementing my aesthetic experience of Amsterdam, it also introduced me to the most prominent Duch artists (and not only) through their important and priceless works of art. I will not list the names of these artists as they are, indeed, many and very well known to most of us. I would rather simply say that there is no better place and building, which in itself is a rare 'piece of art' than the Rijksmuseum which can very adequately and respectfully host and exhibit the valuable work of all these established artists. Art criticism is not my profession. What I could state, however, as a mere receiver and appreciator of good art is that ginuenly talented painters and artists of all kinds help us as viewers, not only enjoy and appreciate the beauty of their art, but also the beauty of nature and more broadly of the life that artistically inspired them. And equally the 'beauty' of 'their nature' as artists enabling them to appreciate and interpret the simple and 'magical' details and uniquely depict and present these through their art. Visit the Rijksmuseum and you will definitely revisit again!
Aug 28, 2024143cathyt
Incredible collection of artworks and antiques
We were here for over 3 hours and started to run out of steam. The collection is incredible, but it is enormous so does take a lot of time. The gardens are also lovely and great street artists on the way through
Aug 27, 2024beng991
Wonderful
Am amazing collection of art covering all things Netherlands - Van Gough, Rembrandt, etc. But also really enjoyed the dolls house, musical instruments, and the Asia house. Download the app and some tours before you get there!
Aug 25, 2024RaewynE_13
Worth the money and time
This was well worth the money. We found our own way around as the map the museum gives you and the cards at every display gave enough information to suit our needs. We did what was suggested and went at 9am when it first opened and were glad we did so as the lines and people increased after 11am as we were leaving. The map highlights the main things to look out for on each floor, this helped our planning otherwise you could wander for a long time. The Night Watchman was huge but photos disrupted by the research and restoration that is happening with it at present. Overall was a great experience.
Aug 24, 2024burhg2024
The decor of the foyer is stunning, with some very lovely statuary along the perimeter.
The collection is rather large. They even own an assortment of Chinese china and figurines from Asia. The remainder is primarily made up of historical artifacts and European artwork, including a weapons area. Outstanding pieces by artists like as Vermeer and Rembrandt may be seen in the Main Gallery. Not to mention the main gallery's stunning architecture. I used to spend as much time staring at the ceiling as I did painting.
Aug 22, 2024MarkP08
Do NOT miss this.
This place is a must. The art work on display is amazing, ranging from well known classical artists to modern works. Be sure to book before you go. It is too big to take it all in one go, choose wisely where you start from. The information desk people are a great source of advice. The cafe there is extremely well run, great service staff, with good food.
Aug 22, 2024608natalieo
History, cool
Lots of history facts. If you are a history fanatic, you should definitely go. Lots of information to take in so would go again!
Aug 22, 2024owenf835
Extensive and impressive collection
We were lucky to buy tickets from the ticket office located between the Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum, some people were turned away after us. I would recommend you buy tickets a couple of days (at least) in advance as otherwise you’re hoping for cancellations or last minute extra releases. We gave ourselves about 2 - 2.5 hours to go through the museum and we managed to see everything that was on offer at the time. We weren’t able to read all the information plaques but managed to have a look at most. The collections within the museum are extremely impressive, with some of the pieces being impressive on both skill of the artist and in size of the piece too! The building itself is a piece of art! Staff were very friendly and able to point us to the areas for specific pieces we were keen to see and some provided interesting information that isn’t immediately available from the information plaques associated to the piece. There are lots of facilities (a shop, cafe and plenty of toilets). There are also lifts to allow easier access to certain levels and pieces which was nice to see as it meant more people could enjoy this museum. Overall, if you’re in Amsterdam and looking for a museum to visit, this is the one! I would recommend that you give yourself a morning or an afternoon in here to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. But most importantly, book your tickets in advance!
Aug 21, 2024twe0
The facility is quite spectacular, and the staff members were all very kind and helpful.
We didn't make reservations, which put us in danger. There was a wait, and the personnel preferred that reservations be made online. We completed this quickly and entered right away. A tour was provided by the headset we had. We found the tour itinerary to be unclear, therefore we didn't follow it. It was simple to listen in this way since the paintings that caught our attention had numbers next to them.
Aug 21, 2024mrleachie
Gorgeous!
I always enjoy going to the Rijk, a very beautiful museum with an amazing art collection. Staff were friendly and attentive. And ofcourse the area around the museum itself, is out of this world! My only criticism, and it's usual for most art galleries, is that crowd control is awful.
Aug 14, 2024misanthropicdreamer
The Dutch Masters
A must visit in Amsterdam if you enjoy the Dutch Masters. Really amazing works of art. The staff leave you alone (unlike in Berlin where they annoy you) unless you are dumb and try to touch the art. First class experience. The Night Watch is behind glass this time either for safety or repair. The only issues with this museum: it is hot (lack of adequate cooling) and in the summer it is much too crowded with annoying tourists.
Aug 12, 202411Stef
Must See When in Amsterdam
A must see in Amsterdam - great museum although Travelling in mid-summer, the museum was packed. The exhibits were fantastic, but with so many people they were often hard to get in front to photograph. Photos are allowed as long as you don't use a flash
Aug 11, 2024emmiesmart
Very good expensive museum
This is a good experience in Amsterdam! It is quite expensive at €22.50 per person. There is some really interesting art inside but it could be considered overpriced
Aug 8, 2024Thursday41
Worth going to Amsterdam for this alone!
The Rijksmuseum is one of Europe's foremost museums/art galleries. The main draw is Rembrandt's "Nightwatch" but there are so very many more wonderful paintings and other works of Art, too numerous and indeed too famous to list here. The 2012 alterations have opened up the entrance atrium and enhance the whole experience. The staff are very helpful and the galleries are wheelchair accessible. Pre booking is essential and even with limited numbers the main attractions are quite crowded.
Aug 2, 2024belindarI9340XO
Take a picnic
Very big impressive museum. Beware the Cafe, Fancy titles for very expensive food. I ended up with what was essentially a chicken sandwich for 14 euros. Take a picnic if you can
Jul 28, 2024robertlI2816QQ
The Rijksmuseum: home of the Dutch Masters. Rembrandt’s Nachtwacht, Vermeer’s Milkmaid and many more. Must Visit
What to say about the Rijksmuseum? Thé Rijksmuseum? The Dutch art icon and home of the Dutch Masters. Rembrandt’s ‘Nachtwacht, Vermeer’s Milkmaid, and so much more. Must Visit, Must See Museum. Truly a must.
Jul 28, 2024Dea_B333
A must-see in Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum is a must-see for art and museum lovers. Their collection is extensive and we probably saw only about 50% after just over 2 hours of walking. There is a cafe and restaurant inside if you wanted to take a break and then continue exploring the museum, but we wanted to enjoy the nice weather outside. The one negative is that you can’t enter the gift shop without a ticket, so we were not able to go back to the gift shop after we exited following our visit. In contrast, the Van Gogh museum gift shop is open to everyone. Aside from that we absolutely enjoyed our visit. The museum itself is beautiful inside and out, and you can sit and relax in the garden even if you are not visiting the inside.
Jul 27, 2024packedandready2go
Excellent collection of Dutch Art through the ages.
An excellent collection of works by Dutch artists from the last several hundred years. The building is impressive as are th grounds surrounding it.
Jul 26, 2024erindF5963MD
So much history - so little time!
A beautiful museum with amazing exhibits. We definitely underestimated how long it would take us to see the things we wanted to. I’ll definitely be back again!
Jul 23, 2024Ellie-Grady
Iconic Museum
Such an iconic museum. it is very easy to get lost and would definitely think about joining a tour group if we return. The café looks lovely but it was unfortunately full when we looked at siting down.
Jul 23, 2024fabdog
Awesome museum
What a great museum! We bought tickets in advance and downloaded the app to plot out our visit. Many famous things, such as night watch but literally around every corner, was something new and interesting. We only had the afternoon you could easily spend all day here
Jul 22, 2024rachY8311NJ
Amazing Museum!
Visited on 6th May All staff very friendly and helpful. There was so much to see! One of the best museums I've ever been to! Lost or interesting and unique pieces. I especially loved the dolls houses. Would definitely recommend for all ages :)
Jul 21, 2024milasN2705LP
Great time with my Kid
We lived for almost a year in Amsterdam and for part for this time my kid didn't attend school. During this time I visited Rijksmuseum almost daily - sometimes with a special cushion and colour pencils to make our visits more experiential and creative. I appreciate this place for its beauty, great collection and for being not too overcrowded. And of course we loved museum shop and cafe!
Jul 21, 2024320tarah
Big informative museum. Buy tickets before you go
This museum is massive! Lots to see and even then you won't see it all. We didn't realise we couldn't buy entry tickets at the door so luckily we had brought our phones and could buy some from a nearby cafe. If you want to see it all you will need the whole day and walk alot!
Jul 21, 2024AzRat
Make appointment for opening hour
May 2024 - a great museum. Easy online tickets from official museum website, as my title says - make an booking to enter at opening, line to enter forms earlier, have a plan for viewing, get museum cafe snack or lunch before noon, if possible go on a weekday. All to avoid the crowds: it’s worth the effort to be in the Gallery of Honour with like 5-7 other people there. Guided tour would be great but they were booked out a month ahead of our visit. Added on to our ticket (free) visit to the special Franz Hall exhibition. Download the app for the free audio guide (please take your own headphones - really annoying listening to others blast their phone speakers). Thoroughly enjoyed this world class museum! Staff friendly and helpful, plenty of info online for planning, lots to do in the museum zone. My only complaint was the very specific instructions on the museum website for bags, purses, backpacks, etc ( no larger than an ‘A 4’ sheet of paper - letter size) was completely ignored by staff at the entrance on our visit. We abided the rule only to be smacked around by backpacks as the galleries became crowded. Minor detail but annoying.
Jul 20, 2024NYMertzy
National museum.is a must see
A visit to Amsterdam is not complete without a stop at the RijksMuseum. In general, this space is not well signed and not easy to get around without alot of unecessary walking in circles. The map is not exactly clear. The elevator is constantly full so caution to those with challenges, have patience when waiting for the elevator. BUT the art exhibits are stellar. DO get tickets in advance DO get a snack at the coffee shop inside A lovely stop. Saw a Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
Jul 16, 2024O7921NLrebeccaf
Museum
Wonderful experience. We only were able to see just a small fraction of the collection! Easy access to get around the museum for those on crutches.
Jul 14, 2024iLLyCoffeeFan
Worth 2 hours of your day. Do not miss the guided tour for 7.50 extra
Guided 1 hour tour (7.50 extra) after free entry via I Amsterdam app was great. Lovely staff. Great work to see. Worth 2 hours minimum visit. Loved hearing the stories behind the painting from knowledgeable staff. Guided tour has headphones system for human to speak to you thorough (rather than self guided) so you don't miss anything. The Dutch know how to provide a good experience
Jul 13, 2024PaulT487
A must visit in Amsterdam!
Fantastic museum. We spent 4 hours here and was nowhere near enough, the museum is vast - will have to make a 2nd trip! Do take a "highlights of the Rijksmuseum" guided tour! A special thanks to Hugo who was brilliant in the hour tour we had with him - we both learnt so much from him about the history of the museum - and some of the significant artworks by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Highly recommended.
Jul 13, 2024886DonnaS
Absolutely spectacular museum
We spent 5 hours in here & I don't believe we saw everything. One gallery after the next had fabulous pieces. Recommend going early in the day if possible as the famous pieces such as the van Gogh pieces & The Night Watch can be crowded
Jul 13, 2024Maruzz
Start Amsterdam with this museum!
This is the biggest and most complete must visit museum in Amsterdam. It has all collections from all ages and history of the country. An immersive culture program with different interests from classic paintings , clothes, sculptures, objects, maritime life etc. It has also pieces of Van Gogh and Rembrandt , so in case you didn’t book in advance Van Gogh museum , you can still enjoy this visit! Around 2h for a quick visit !
Jul 12, 2024kgway5
Get a guide, but great museum!
We had a guided tour through Viator that made all the difference with seeing the art. Head to the 2nd floor for the must see art! If you don’t go in, at least bike or walk through the passageway.
Jul 11, 2024kellyd140
Excellent way to spend a morning (or afternoon)!
Definitely worth a visit. The collection of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh paintings were terrific! We thoroughly enjoyed the lower level galleries too - a must-see exhibition of everything from maritime models and musical instruments, to French fashion and ancient weapons! Amazing variety and so interesting. The in-museum cafe also serves delicious food and coffee whenever you need to refuel your group!
Jul 10, 20243dogsinthecountry
Wonderful, vast collection
Wonderful museum and tons of amazing works. We focused on the second floor and had a paid guide. The guide really brought it all to life, but also there are some wonderful laminated large cards that point out key things about some of the more significant works. You could spend weeks here taking it all in. We enjoyed the cafe after the tour. The food was fresh and there were a variety of options. The service was excellent and the system of ordering with the QR code was efficient.
Jul 10, 2024asta8822
A must visit!
An amazing museum with a lot of pieces from different eras. It's big and stunning. Especially the öibrary was amazing. A must visit.
Jul 9, 2024allthegirls2014
Fabulous museum in photogenic building
Loved the museum. I was glad I pre-ordered tickets, but it wasn't necessary. Just means the line is smaller. There's a lot of stuff to see, so we prioritized: Giving ourselves time to look at the building and the stained glass inside Vermeer Rembrandt Delft pottery Ship models (these were super cool and very unique to this museum) Dollhouses (yes!) If you have more time, see more, but for my family, the like to know what are the must-see's.
Jul 9, 2024
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