Rijksmuseum + Van Gogh Museum

Highlights Rijksmuseum 

• World-famous masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and Frans Hals
• 800 years of Dutch art and history through 8000 objects
• Unique exhibitions
• Amazing interior design

The Rijksmuseum is the national pride of Holland and Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands and is home to an extensive and beautiful art collection, showcasing Dutch history during the period between 1200 AD and 2000 AD.

The museum is situated on Museum Square. One of the first things to be amazed by is the Rijksmuseum building itself. The museum is situated in an impressive and giant complex combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture. This is truly one of Amsterdam’s greatest pieces of architecture.

The absolute highlights of the museum are The Night Watch of Rembrandt, The Milkmaid of Johannes Vermeer and the works of Jan Steen and Vincent van Gogh. Apart from the permanent exposition, the museum hosts unique exhibitions of contemporary artists and painters throughout the year. 

Highlights Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam 

• The world’s largest collection of Van Gogh paintings
• The special themed presentation about the ‘Van Gogh style’
• Work by Van Gogh’s contemporaries, including Gaugin and Monet

Largest collection Van Gogh paintings

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a unique experience. It is a must-see on your trip to the beautiful city of Amsterdam. The museum contains the largest collection of the famous Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh in the world. They include portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, still life’s, olive trees, cypresses, wheat fields and sunflowers, and are characterized by symbolic colorization and dramatic, impulsive and highly expressive paintwork. Besides paintings, the museum houses drawings and letters made by the famous painter.