Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Guide: Tickets, Hours & Pass Compatibility
2 - 3 h
National Museum
Building opened 1885; collection spans the 1200s to 2000
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
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€25.00
€11.25
09:00 - 17:00, daily, all year including public holidays
Mandatory timed-entry reservation for all visitors, including standalone ticket buyers.
| All year, including public holidays | Daily | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Last Admission: Not separately stated; start-time ticket required for entry
Closed On: None — open every day of the year including public holidays.
General admission to the permanent collection (including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and the Gallery of Honour) and current temporary exhibitions.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ticket | €25.00 | Mandatory start time | |
| Reduced (CJP/EYCA) | €11.25 | Mandatory start time | |
| With a qualifying pass | Included | Mandatory start time (still required) |
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€25.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands' national museum of art and history, home to Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milkmaid, and the country's largest collection of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces. It is open every day of the year, including public holidays, but every visitor — with or without a pass — must book a fixed start time in advance.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Night Watch
Rembrandt's largest and most famous painting, displayed in the Gallery of Honour.
The Milkmaid
One of Vermeer's most celebrated works, part of the museum's small but exceptional Vermeer holdings.
The Gallery of Honour
A single grand hall lined with the museum's most famous 17th-century masterpieces.
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Which Amsterdam Pass Includes the Rijksmuseum?
Compare Amsterdam PassesThe Rijksmuseum is included free with the I amsterdam City Card, Go City Amsterdam (Essentials and All-Inclusive tiers), and Museumkaart. Every visitor — cardholders included — must still book a start-time slot in advance; a pass waives the ticket price, not the booking requirement.
I amsterdam City Card — Total Experience
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Confirmed on the official Rijksmuseum ticket page, which lists City Card holders under free admission.
Go City Amsterdam — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Listed on Go City's official Amsterdam attraction list (Essentials and All-Inclusive tiers only, not Explorer).
Museumkaart
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Confirmed on the official Rijksmuseum page: "This applies to everyone, also with a Museum Card."
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