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After the successful Vermeer exhibition in 2023, it is now time for the next not-to-miss Rijksmuseum exhibition focusing on prolific Dutch artist Frans Hals.
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- See around 50 key works by Frans Hals
- Exhibition on display from 16 February – 9 June 2024
- See works normally on display at other institutions
- Includes access to the entire museum
Children
Child ticket for 0-18 year olds
Languages
The audio tour is available English and Dutch
Guided tours are available for the hearing-impaired (Dutch and English sign), sight-impaired, and sensory friendly
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
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With this ticket you will first visit the Frans Hals Exhibition, after which you can visit the rest of the museum
The Rijksmuseum has her own privacy policy, terms and conditions, and guidelines for a safe visit. Please review them before visiting the Rijksmuseum.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
- With audio description
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Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Vijzelgracht (metro 52 and tram 24) and Museumplein (tram 2 & 12).
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An unprecedented collection of Frans Hals’ oeuvre
The Frans Hals – Strokes of Genius exhibition brings together around fifty key works from Frans Hals’ extensive oeuvre. This means that around a quarter of the surviving paintings by Frans Hals will be on display at the Rijksmuseum. The exhibition includes several works that normally never leave their permanent homes.
The Laughing Cavalier will travel to Amsterdam from the Wallace Collection in London. The Banquet of the Officers of the St. George Civic Guard will make its first trip outside of the city of Haarlem, where it is usually on display at the dedicated Frans Hals Museum. Catharina Hooft with her Nurse and Malle Babbe are on special loan from the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, the Fruit and Vegetable Seller from a private collection in Bridgenorth, and the Family Group in a Landscape from the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.
Explore Frans Hals’ influential style
Frans Hals’ painting style set the standard for many others who followed, so much so that it can be easy to forget that he was the founder. His distinctive, freewheeling painting style takes centre stage at the Strokes of Genius exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The exhibition takes you through his career to see how he developed his style, while also painting you a picture of live in the 17th-century.
One-by-one, each painting shows you how he broke with convention and gained confidence as he paved his own way in the art world. His style gained Frans Hals praise and prestige, and a reputation as a forerunner of impressionism. This exhibition on the Dutch master Frans Hals is a must-visit when you are in Amsterdam in the spring of 2024.
See more Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands, with a collection spanning over 800 years of history. After visiting the Frans Hals exhibition you can visit the rest of the museum, which is included in your ticket. Other Dutch masters on display include Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Johannes Vermeer.
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cristinarE1049KU
Beautiful
Beautiful. Lovely gardens. Full of history and culture inside and outside. Amazing arquitecture. People are very nice
Dec 10, 2024birolbalibey
The **Rijksmuseum** in Amsterdam
The **Rijksmuseum** in Amsterdam is one of the Netherlands' most prestigious museums, dedicated to art, history, and culture. It houses masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including Rembrandt’s *The Night Watch* and Vermeer’s *The Milkmaid*. The museum’s collection spans over 8,000 objects, featuring paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts, displayed in an elegant 19th-century building. Its beautifully landscaped garden and the nearby iconic "I Amsterdam" sign add to the appeal, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts and travelers.
Dec 9, 2024birolb48
The **Rijksmuseum** in Amsterdam
The **Rijksmuseum** in Amsterdam is one of the Netherlands' most prestigious museums, dedicated to art, history, and culture. It houses masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including Rembrandt’s *The Night Watch* and Vermeer’s *The Milkmaid*. The museum’s collection spans over 8,000 objects, featuring paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts, displayed in an elegant 19th-century building. Its beautifully landscaped garden and the nearby iconic "I Amsterdam" sign add to the appeal, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts and travelers.
Dec 9, 2024RuneL141
Did skip museum
The building is amazing to look at and the park in the back is nice to walk in. Did not go into the museum since it did look over crowded
Dec 8, 2024JJK13
Simply amazing museum for old and young
When you first approach this museum you are immediately awed by its beauty, size and grace. Upon entering, and throughout the visit, you will notice all kinds of programming for children. A brilliant idea. Not sure why I don’t see it more often. Kids were having a blast. What a great way to expose them to art and the museum culture. I spent nearly my entire visit viewing the 17th Century Dutch Masters. I often visit single artist museums in order to enable me to focus and learn about a particular Artist or period or region. It also helps not to become overwhelmed. In this case (my second visit), I was awestruck by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Steen and (to a lesser extent) van Dijck. I was able to focus on both the artists and the period. Truly great day. PS it gets really quiet late in the afternoon!
Dec 6, 2024StuartB904
Superb
Great welcome from the lady who was checking tickets at the door. She said we had to buy tickets on line or from the Museum Shop. She was very helpful and stayed with us as we purchased the tickets on line, She even escorted us into the Museum. Now that is what I call being helpful. The museum is huge, we were there 3 hours and didn't do all of it, We saw the main paintings and artifacts as we went from room to room.
Dec 3, 2024Dreamer15421559293
Amazing art experience
Give yourself at least three hours to see everything properly! There is so much to see and enjoy. Works of art that are even more impressive up close. Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and many more. The only disappointing points were "The Night Watch" and a Van Gogh self-portrait. The first is undergoing restoration so can't be seen clearly. The solution is a full sized copy in the entrance to the display. The Van Gogh is on loan to another museum.
Dec 3, 2024KPfeff
Get There Early!
I visited on a Monday, arriving before 9 am when the museum opens. In late November, there was already a line! I had already booked tickets on line using their website; I had also booked one of their highlights tours starting at 9:15. Tours offered by the Rijksmuseum don't seem to be listed on their website until a few weeks before, so if you don't see one offered during your visit, keep checking back because tours and slots may open. The tour was great and covered the highlights; it only lasted an hour. My advice regardless as to whether or not you tour is to get there early and go directly to the Gallery of Honor - that's where the masses congregate. However, if you get there early, you will be able to see The Night Watch and the Vermeers with much fewer crowds. The rest of the collection wasn't as crowded. Instead of renting an audio guide, download the app - it's full of info on each work if you just type in the number. Alternately, you can visit using one of their guided tours.
Dec 2, 2024PaulLuehrmann
The One Museum in Amsterdam no one should miss visiting
If there is only one museum to visit in Amsterdam, it is this one. Starting with Rembrandt's The Night Watch. You can check on how its conservation is going. Visit the priceless works by Vermeer, Steen and others. Don't try to see everything but focus on what you think will be your favorites. Well worth many repeat visits. If you have a Museum Card, it is a great value if you are often able to see the many museums across the Netherlands. Note: The lockers fill up quickly so early entry or during the slower lunch period (noon - 13.00) have yielded better results in finding an open and available locker.
Nov 26, 2024BluePete
Stunning
Home to Rembrandts plus other old masters Frans Hals and Jan Steen , Ferdinand Bols , Jan Vermeer and Van Gogh. I arrived at opening time 9am , a good time to visit the Old masters not crowded at all. A incredible place to visit.
Nov 24, 2024595kama
Enjoyed
we had a wonderful time learning all about the history of the netherlands. Lots of exhibits to wander through. There is also a great cafe to eat/drink at afterwards.
Nov 21, 2024davidcB8929IO
A Great Museum But The Entrance Fee is a Bit Much
An excellent museum in a very nice building. Lots of fascinating exhibits (and they have the original Night Watch by Rembrandt and even better the only complete BAT FK23 Bantam (1918 post -WW1 fighter aircraft) designed by the Dutchman Koolhoven in existence). So the museum is fab now the downside.... It is quite expensive to go in (about £54 for the two of us). The cafe inside isn't cheap either... To actually go in the room with the Rembrandt is an extra charge (otherwise you view through a glass screen). The layout is a bit confusing - it is quite tricky to ensure you see everything.
Nov 21, 2024Companion39214278135
A fun day with a great guide
This museum is massive but wonderful. Each floor is organized by date and has many good pieces to see. Highly suggest a guided tour.
Nov 20, 2024Robert1261
Amazing and a bit overwhelming
This museum is amazing. Filled with absolutely beautiful Masterpieces by Dutch painters sculptors weapons etc. The museum practice of grouping all these things according to era really helps a lot, The museum can be a bit overwhelming with its sheer size and number of exhibits, a must see however and worth the price.
Nov 18, 2024jilleon
One of a kind and MUST see!
Fabulous exhibition and one of a kind. Explore the old Dutch and Belgian Artists in a historical building. Purchase in advance and take a privat tour guide to indulge, this will give you some valuable information.
Nov 12, 2024Marf13669
The Rijksmuseum is home to the Night Watch and 8,000 other pieces on display
The Rijksmuseum contains an unbelievable collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry as well as other object d'art. Over 8,000 objects of art and history from their total collection of 1 million objects from the years 1200–2000 are on display here. Among this art are some masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer. The museum was founded in 1798 in The Hague and moved to the Royal Palace in Amsterdam in 1808. It moved into its present building in 1885 where there have been updates since. The famous “Night Watch (a 1642 painting by Rembrandt) is housed in a separate hall. It’s controversial because it pointed out the importance of an organized army in the defense of Holland. It was damaged by an urban terrorist in 1975, and the room is currently behind protective plexiglass while artists repair and restore this famous piece. The Rijksmuseum is a must visit as it is one of the most important museums in the world.
Nov 11, 2024traveler052018
Impressive
Amazing Museum. It reminds me of the eremitage in St. Petersburg. Of course the collection doesn't come close to it but its stimm impressive and you can easliy spend 3 hrs or more here depending on fast or slow you can walk. Unique art and awesome collection to look at. Best time to visit is during the winter season so you don't bump into other people. Also has free wifi and a restaurant plus helpful staff.
Nov 9, 2024Katharina291
Wonderful museum / art gallery
What a wonderful museum (or perhaps art gallery is more appropriate)! Probably the best art gallery I have been in, ever. The collection is magnificent. The building is a dream (and it was only built just over 100 years ago? It felt - in a good way - like it was built 500 years ago. Kudos to the architect). You will want to book tickets in advance online. There is a restaurant in the facility - I did not check it out. Nearby there were food trucks and a few eating establishments.
Oct 29, 2024chabrierf2024
Good
Really good museum visit while in Amsterdam. Spent around two hours walking around enjoying all the art and artifacts which was a good way to fill in time.
Oct 28, 2024Zlte
Brilliant collection
A wonderful collection of art work from around the world. Something for everyone. Could spend hours here. Cloakroom available and toilets facilities were good.
Oct 25, 2024JacbunchFil
Impressive collection of Dutch Golden Age artworks!
Joined the small group guided tour of the Rijksmuseum where focus was on pieces of the Dutch Golden Age at the second floor. Magnificent pieces including model of the ship William Rex, doll houses, Delftware, and of course, art works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Leyden. After tour, visited the special exhibit on arms and ship models at the ground floor. Need an entire day to check out all the impressive pieces of the museum. Love the Grand Hall with the stained glass portraits!
Oct 23, 2024U7585LDjoelo
What a pleasure visiting this museum.
Truly a pleasure to visit and spend time on this place. It's so easy to spend an entire day looking through the incredibly beautiful place. It not crowded. The museum is very spacious and has so many different scenaries. Absolutely 💯 must visit.
Oct 23, 2024Relax709203
Good experience
First class experience. Wish we had more time to fully take it in. We only had a couple of hours. Not nearly long enough. We only had a couple of hours. Not nearly enough.
Oct 22, 2024BTS1972
Major place for preserving culture heritage
The museum places in the premier league of art and cultural museums. While restoration works are still ongoing at some areas, many famous exhibits of e. g. Rembrandt or Van Gogh are accessible. Really visiting and enjoying every art work will take a full day for sure.
Oct 21, 2024573dk9999
One of the great museums of the world
With numerous collections and a host of Dutch masters that you have seen for years in art books, this is a can't-miss if you have any appreciation for great art. The last time I was here we just walked up for tickets, but now tickets are required in advance. Luckily, they are readily available and we had no problem booking same-day tickets. We started by making a bee-line for the main gallery holding Rembrandt's Night Watch at the end. Numerous painting you've seen before line the sides of great hall. We continued going through a few of the other rooms nearby, and ended up going downstairs to the more modern artists, including a few Van Goghs. Taking a break, we sat in the cafe and had something to drink and rested for a bit before starting again. One room I had never seen before was the library, which is a huge room stretching from the ground floor to the roof, lined with bookshelf containing thousands of books on art and art history for academic research. After spending the entire afternoon, we were kicked out at closing. A must visit in Amsterdam.
Oct 20, 2024Nodnoltravel
Incredible Art work.
The most famous works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer draw big crowds, so if you get there early, maybe see these first. There is so much to see in here, that I'd recommend allotting at least 3 hours plus.
Oct 19, 2024C627FQlisal
A must-see museum
The museum is amazing! You will walk and climb stairs a lot, so wear a comtable shoes is important. The souvenir shop is worth to visit. I spent about 4 hours in the museum. Definitely a must-see place when you visit Amsterdam. You can find the map on the ground floor.
Oct 17, 2024gal773
Grand museum highlighting Dutch masterpieces
For a non art buff this has decent selection of Dutch paintings by the famous vermeer and and Rembrandt. However it is not as varied as the The National Gallery in London or the Louvre.
Oct 14, 2024shanellesua
Great art museum and cultural institution
Expansive museum housing great works of art in a beautiful building. Bought tickets ahead of time and I’d highly recommend doing so to avoid waiting for a long time in line. You can easily spend a full day here, but at the very least, allot three hours to browse the galleries. There is a cafe inside and though overpriced, it is nice to be able to rest your feet. You order through your phone but the waiters can help if needed. They do have kids options. You can take pictures of the art, though be sure to follow all posted signs. The Night Watch was under restoration when I went so I was unable to view it fully, but many other works including the dollhouses, the Swan, and the Milkmaid were all there. The library is especially nice to see, and is a working library. Overall, a great spot to visit if you love art/culture.
Oct 13, 20241993Kiwi
Dutch masters
Whilst queuing, we tried to buy the tickets online. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any for the current time slot, but only for in 1.5 hours. We asked the man checking the tickets and he said it was fine, to just buy the later session and he’d let us in which was nice. It was very busy (mid afternoon). There are lockers but all were booked out, but there’s a cloakroom. If you carry a backpack, they ask you to wear it on your front. There’s some fantastic art from the Dutch masters - however the Night Watch is under conservation so it’s more difficult to see. The layout of the museum is also a bit hard to navigate due to how much is in it, but the maps help. There a nice cafe that we had a coffee in, you can either order via a waiter or QR code which is convenient.
Oct 13, 2024tana_560
A wonderful museum
The museum is wonderful! The art there is just amazing, the staff is nice and friendly. It’s just a bit crowded (which is absolutely expected), which ends up in a bit of a slower tempo of moving around. But nevertheless, it was an amazing experience!
Oct 11, 2024515anniinah
Absolutely loved it
This was wonderfull experience. Friendly staff, unbelievable art, the architecture - definately worth it. My favourte part was all the dogs in the paintings AND conservation of Nightwatch. It is super fascinating to see the process and the conservators on working with this masterpeace.
Oct 9, 2024TravelingBum52
Stunning
We walked to the museum from the city center. It was about 2 miles. Not bad on a nice day. The museum is huge. But passes in advance to make sure they are not sold out for the day.
Oct 9, 2024JustPeachy3
A very worthwhile museum
The museum is located a bit south of the city center (maybe a 20 minute walk). There are at least 2 tram lines that service this area and which can get you to the central station in about 20 minutes (you can just use any tap-to-pay credit card on it). I reserved museum tickets a couple of months in advance. We visited on a Tuesday around 1:15 p.m. We arrived a bit early, so we checked out a gift shop nearby (that covers both the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum) and a garden area associated with the Rijksmuseum. We rented the audio tour devices. My unit did not work (it had lost its Wi-Fi connection) but the staff was helpful and replaced it promptly. My wife and I then used it to take the highlights tour. I generally enjoyed this. I paused at several places to look at other works beyond just the highlights, but it generally led us on an accelerated path through the museum. Towards the end, the map leading to the next stop failed to work, so we had to ask directions to some of the stops. Overall, I liked the collection of works, especially the works by Vermeer. It was hard to see The Night Watch due to the conservation work being done, but I appreciate that such work is sometimes required. All in all, I enjoyed this visit. The museum has a number of worthwhile artists / works to see.
Oct 7, 2024theresel833
Amazing museum
The Rijksmuseum's stellar reputation is well earned! We booked online in advance and were permitted to enter before our assigned time slot, which gave us some extra time to explore the museum. It can be overwhelming, and we were happy to use the museum's guide to "must see" exhibits. I was disappointed that the Night Watch was under repair and not only behind a glass shield (thanks climate activists) but also blocked by scaffolding. But there were many other surprises that rounded out our visit nicely. We didn't get the audio guide, but we ran into some acquaintances who were using it and they thought it was helpful. There are lockers and restrooms easily available, plus a cafe and the inevitable gift shop. Don't miss the formal gardens behind the museum for a lovely spot to sit and reflect.
Oct 5, 2024Q1283XEdanielf
A must see.
The Rijksmuseum is a must visit. A huge amount of history, simply mind-blowing. The Building is Stunning and beautiful
Oct 2, 2024Inspiration19731007
A great experience for everyone in our group.
We bought tickets for our group of business professionals, many who were in Amsterdam for the first time, and novices at art. The website was easy to use and easy to get tickets for our group of 20. The museum offers a variety of art and information that satisfied our art lovers and those who were not. The staff on site was very helpful. The app was a great way to learn more about certain pieces.
Sep 30, 2024ahmadeldeeb
Iconic place
A must-see place when you visit Amsterdam; beautifully curated collection with good dual lingual (Dutch-English) description. Plan for minimum of 3 hours to have a good time to enjoy. The gift shop is quite crowded during holidays and weekends but worth visiting. The cafe also gets crowded fast. Highly recommend that you buy the tickets in advance or even cheaper to buy the museum card if you plan for more than 2 museum visits.
Sep 29, 2024985stuarta
Amsterdam
Amazing collection of beautiful paintings, sculpture and artworks. Collections of antiquities were amazing, the building itself was stunning.
Sep 28, 2024edinaesik
Lot to see there
Very large 3 floor museum, we spent like 3 hours inside and probably still didn’t see everything, it’s a bit like a labyrinth cause it’s so big inside but lot of things to see. Nearby the museum, you can also grab something to eat or drink
Sep 27, 2024Jave09
Big!
Loved the museum. A bit big so plan what you want to see and hit the highlights early (we got there when it opened). About an hour after opening, many of the rooms were quite crowded and we had difficulty seeing all the things we wanted to see. Don't ignore the gardens either, they're fantastic, free, and a nice break from the crowds.
Sep 22, 2024The_Traveling_Expat
Masterpieces Galore
If you only have a chance to see one thing in Amsterdam, this is the place to visit. While it is not as large as I originally thought, there are tons of Old Dutch Masters. I would recommend visiting when they first open because it can get crowded later in the day.
Sep 20, 2024X6036INsuzannep
Worth taking your time over.
The guide states 2 to 3 hours around this incredible museum but you need a week! There is so much to see. Crowds around “The Nightwatch” but definitely worth seeing. A very comprehensive series of galleries, wonderful history and building. I’d go again.
Sep 17, 2024dese2
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, 2024
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