Rijksmuseum, A treasure trove of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Introduction
The National Museum in the Netherlands is the country's largest museum and has been highly acclaimed since its opening in 1885. The museum is known for its collection of works from the Dutch Golden Age. It houses numerous masterpieces by Dutch artists, including Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," which is considered the museum's centerpiece, as well as the notable art treasure, "The Jewish Bride." In addition, the museum displays collectibles such as porcelain, glass art, and silverware. Some of the museum's famous exhibits include Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," "The Jewish Bride," "The Sampling Officials of the Drapers' Guild," and "Self-Portrait"; Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" and "The Little Street"; Hals' "Marriage Portrait" and "The Merry Drinker"; Steen's "The Feast of St. Nicholas"; Avercamp's "Winter Landscape"; and the Ott mansion dollhouse. Address Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opening hours Open from 9:00 to 17:00 daily (ticket office closes 30 minutes earlier). Closed on January 1st and open until 18:00 on December 25th.
Transportation Depart from the Central Train Station and take Tram 2 or 5 to the Rijksmuseum stop in Amsterdam.
Collect paintings from the Dutch Golden Age
