Rijksmuseum Reviews (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

The rijksmuseum

by Jctravel1983

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

October 27, 2012

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In the immediate vicinity of the Hermitage Amsterdam is paid parking (limited) possible. The nearest parking lots are those of the Music Theatre, Parking Waterlooplein in Valkenburgerstraat and Markenhoven in Anne Street, near the entrance of the IJ ...Read more In the immediate vicinity of the Hermitage Amsterdam is paid parking (limited) possible. The nearest parking lots are those of the Music Theatre, Parking Waterlooplein in Valkenburgerstraat and Markenhoven in Anne Street, near the entrance of the IJ tunnel.

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch artist who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Many people are familiar with the fact that he has cut off his earlobe. Van Gogh had a peculiar way of painting and was a complex person. He didn’t only cut off his ear but also treatened to murder his friend and was locked up in a psychiatric ward for treatment. There are sometimes stories circulated that Vincent in his whole life had sold only one painting. Vincent van Gogh killed himself in France by shooting himself with a gun.

You enter the main entrance and buy a ticket when after that you are freely to wonder around the museum and enjoy paintings of van Gogh and other artists. There are over three floors and on the ground floor that the most famous works of the artist. Further in the museum are paintings of him of the later years. For people with walking difficulties there are elevators to move around. At every painting there is a description of who painted the picture, when and what it is about.

The staff is very pleasant from the beginning at the ticket booth, troughout the museum and in the restaurant. If you have any questions they are more then happy to help you. The guards can be sometimes a little strict if you get too close to a painting but I can imagine why.

At the museum is also a shop were you can buy several souvenirs. In the museum are several toilets. The toilets that I visited were clean.

When you are in Amsterdam the National museum is really something you have to visit. The works of the artist van Gogh are truly beautiful. I enjoyed the layout of the museum and the museum wasn’t too busy to really enjoy the paintings.

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From journal Amsterdam the place to visit

The best museum in The Netherlands

by jipp05

CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom

January 11, 2011

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Best of IgoUgo You cannot visit Amsterdam without visiting at least one museum and in my opinion the best one is definately the Dutch national museum which is the rijksmuseum. Not only does it house a fantastic collection of paintings from the Dutch masters it ...Read more You cannot visit Amsterdam without visiting at least one museum and in my opinion the best one is definately the Dutch national museum which is the rijksmuseum. Not only does it house a fantastic collection of paintings from the Dutch masters it also has so many other fantastic exhibits that you should try and get there early to see as much as you possibly can.

The museum is housed in an impressive building which takes parts from both Gothic and Renaissance styles but was only built in 1885 and for me at least I find it to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Amsterdam.

The museum contains all the importan Dutch masters including Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruysdael and of course the big draw Rembrandt.
The most famous painting in the collection and conversley the busiest and most difficult to view is The Night Watch. It was actually so crowded that it was next to impossible to be able to get a proper look at this amazing painting.
The rest of the museum is also busy but it is possible to view some of the paintings in relative peace and quiet due to it's size. The collection of the Dutch masters is so stunning and it was amazing to see some paintings that I have only ever seen in books before.

After the golden age paintings the next best thing in the museum is definately the Asian collection they have. I have always had a fascination with Asian art and the Rijksmuseum has a wonderful collection and I could have easily spent the whole day just perusing this collection.
The collection of porcelain is particulary interesting and I was impressed with both the space the objects were displayed in and the sheer beauty of the objects on display.

The Rijksmuseum is an absolute must see in Amsterdam and obviously a lot of other people agree with me as it is the most visited museum in The Netherlands. The crowds of people do take away slightly from the displays as the most popular were so busy it was difficult to see anything but there are so many other works tht may not be as famous but are just as beautiful where the crowds are thinner.

Finding the museum is pretty easy as you can just follow the steady stream of tourists heading towards it or you can take advantage of the good tram links. It is located in an area known as museumplein as it is also the location of some other popular museums including the Van Gogh museum and the Diamond museum. Close

From journal Amsterdam

Masterpieces

by MagdaDH_AlexH

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

December 5, 2010

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Best of IgoUgo Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the best known and the largest of the Dutch Rijksmuseums (this name actually just means National Museum). It has a vast collection of art, particularly from the Golden Age of the Dutch painting as well as numerous craft ...Read more Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the best known and the largest of the Dutch Rijksmuseums (this name actually just means National Museum). It has a vast collection of art, particularly from the Golden Age of the Dutch painting as well as numerous craft objects and historical artefacts. It also has a large collection of Asian art.

The Rijksmuseum is, in fact, Holland's equivalent of the Louvre, and is as much a national gallery of paintings as a depository of historical finds. What the Rijksmuseum is best known for, is, however, it's outstanding collection of the paintings from the Netherlands' Golden Age, and particularly masterpieces by Jacob van Ruysdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen and Rembrandt – including his iconic Night Watch.

At the time of writing, as it was at the time of our visit (2010), the Rijksmuseum is undergoing an extensive refurbishment which is expected to take until at least 2013 (this was extended from the initial estimate of 2012), and possibly longer and thus majority of its collection is not available to view. However, it still displays a very good selection of the most known, loved and interesting works in an exhibition called "The Masterpieces". This exhibition alone makes the Rijksmuseum worth visiting by anybody with even the least interest in art. In fact, the choice character of the displays means that the condensation of genius and a number of truly remarkable paintings displayed is staggering: almost every single work is of interest and beauty here.

The highlights of The Masterpieces exhibition include some truly remarkable work. The eponymous and iconic Night Watch is of course included, in a special room of its own, and always draws large number of viewers. It is an impressive painting indeed, and important for understanding Rembrandt's body of work, but the Rijksmuseum's exhibition has also several other, and, arguably, better Rembrandts, particularly the most wonderful Isaac and Rebecca (known as The Jewish Bride) and Rembrandt's self-portraits.
There are also a few wonderfully luminous Vermeers, intimate scenes of Gerard ter Broch, many landscapes representative of the Dutch school and one of the most fascinating still lives ever painted, Still Life with a Bridle by Johannes Torrentius.

The whole exhibition really gives an excellent insight into this amazing development that took place in the Netherlands in the 17th century, where the small merchant republic became a world economic and financial powerhouse as well as stimulated amazing explosion of flourishing art that still delights and fascinates the viewers.
In addition to the paintings there are also displays of the famous Dutch
pottery as well as fascinating Dolls' Houses (not toys, by any means).

Rijksmuseum, The Masterpieces exhibition is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 (last tickets sold at 17.30). Tickets cost 12,50 Euro for adults, but children and teenagers under eighteen are free. There are queues, so it might be a good idea to pre-book your ticket online through the Museum's website.

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
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From journal Amsterdam Weekend

Appreciating the Art of the Dutch Golden Age

by artslover

Calgary, Alberta

October 1, 2009

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The Rijksmuseum is best known for its collection of Dutch paintings from the 17th century, or the Dutch Golden Age, as it is often described in the Netherlands. But the museum has a wider focus which includes crafts and history. The collection ...Read more

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One of the Best

by tvordj

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

May 21, 2009

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The Rijksmuseum is one of the top museums in the world. Currently in 2009, there is a major renovation ongoing so only the top 400 masterpieces are on exhibit. You get a taste of the greats, Hals, Vermeer, Rembrandt including the famed Night Watch ...Read more

From journal Going Dutch

The Rijksmuseum Is Well Worth a Visit

by NiceGinna

Evanston, Illinois

July 26, 2008

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We took the "red" cruise to the area of the Rijksmuseum, a lovely ride past interesting houses and houseboats, the American Hotel, and a lovely park area with huge plane trees. We toured the Rijksmuseum, viewing the Frans Hals, Vermeers, and ...Read more

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by Vicho

Leicester, United Kingdom

February 27, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit this museum before the 2009 while it is undergoing the biggest rebuilding, renovation, and modernization program in its history. You may want to ask me, why to hurry here at the time when many masterpieces ...Read more

From journal Colors of Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

by mightywease

Carshalton, United Kingdom

August 27, 2006

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With major renovation taking place at the moment (July 2006) and continuing until 2008 the main museum building is closed, however, a special exhibition entitled Masterpieces is on display in the Philips Wing.This exhibition (containing over 400 ...Read more

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Rijksmuseum

by AsianPersuasian

Eagle River, Alaska

August 7, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo Partially closed down for renovations until 2009, Rijksmuseum still offers one of the best displays of art I have seen thus far. In addition to a variety of other artists, the museum houses works by great 17th century Dutch masters, Frans Hals, Jan ...Read more

From journal Art and Amsterdamming

Rijksmuseum

by Mandan Lynn

Smithwick, South Dakota

July 25, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo RijksmuseumDaily 9:00-6:00 pm (10:00 pm Friday)Admission: 10,00 euros (18 and under free; no student discount)The Rijksmuseum is what I remember best about my first visit to Amsterdam 7 years ago. It was the first art museum I had ever been to, so ...Read more

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