Home to The Night Watch, The Milkmaid, and 8,000 masterpieces of Dutch art and history. Skip the line at Amsterdam's national museum.
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Rembrandt van Rijn painted The Night Watch in 1642. At nearly 4 metres tall and 4.5 metres wide, it is the largest work in the Rijksmuseum collection and the centrepiece of the Gallery of Honour. The painting captures Captain Frans Banning Cocq's militia stepping into action — a frozen moment of movement, light, and drama that broke every convention of Dutch group portraiture.
It hangs at the end of the Gallery of Honour, visible the moment you enter. Plan to spend at least 15 minutes here.
The smartest way to visit the Rijksmuseum
Walk past the ticket queue at the Atrium entrance with pre-booked timed-entry tickets.
Download the official Rijksmuseum app and explore highlights at your own pace in your language.
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Pick a date and time slot. Add a guided tour or combo with other Amsterdam attractions if you like.
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Present your ticket at the Atrium entrance on Museumstraat and walk right in.
Everything you need to know before your visit