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Unusual Rijksmuseum Facts You Might Not Know

Rijksmuseum museum is one of the most favored museums in the Netherlands. But just like other attractions, there are unusual Rijksmuseum facts you might not know. Let’s read our post to find out!

Guide To Rijksmuseum Museum In Amsterdam

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Rijksmuseum is a national museum in Amsterdam. It has more than 8,000 items in terms of history and arts on display. It’s also home to one of the unique 19th-century reading rooms worldwide.

Here is some information you need to know before going to Rijksmuseum Museum.

How To Reach Rijksmuseum Museum?

Rijksmuseum museum is in Museumstraat in Amsterdam. It’s accessible by all means of transport such as bus, car, bicycle, etc. For those who’d prefer public transport, the best choice for you is Amsterdam Metro.

Ticket Price

There are guided and self-guided tours when visiting the museum.

If you booked a guided tour, you can skip the line ticket. The fee for this kind of tour is certainly more expensive than the other one. An adult ticket costs €48.50. €23.50 for youngsters from 13 to 17 years old, and €17.50 for an above 9 years old child.

The self-guided ticket is cheaper, therefore, it’s more popular among both locals and tourists. Especially, you can get out of the museum and get back in without paying an extra fee. It costs €21 for an adult ticket (19+ years old). And it’s totally free for children under 18.

When Is The Best Time To Visit?

Rijksmuseum is certainly the most famous museum in the Netherlands. Therefore, you should come early to avoid lining up for hours outside. The best ideal time is before 11 a.m. The museum is available every day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

How Long Should Your Visit Be?

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In fact, to know a thing or two about Rijksmuseum museum, you have to spend at least two weeks. 

If you don’t have much time, try to reserve about two hours here. That’s the minimum amount of time that you can explore a specific area. So, let’s plan what’s in the museum interests you most before setting off, and just stick to the plan to save time.

Are There Any Dressing Rules?

You can dress comfortably since there’s no harsh dress code for the Rijksmuseum museum. But be aware that you’ll have to check in any bags before entering the Rijksmuseum.

Unusual Rijksmuseum Facts You Might Not Know

Let’s check out how many facts you have and haven’t known about Rijksmuseum.

It Has A Pathway In It

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The first Rijksmuseum fact is that this is the only museum worldwide that has a pathway inside.

In the past, the Rijksmuseum museum served as the city’s gate. As a result, the road inside it was available for motorized vehicles. But it only lasted until 1931. Now, the government banned all means of transportation here, except for bicycles.

It Is Unusually Built On Wooden Piles – Rijksmuseum Facts

Since the Amsterdam soil is swampy, many structures in the city were constructed on wooden piles. Obviously, Rijksmuseum is the same as all others.

People had to gather the amount of 8,000 piles to build the museum. And it’s still in good shape as you can see today.

There Are One Million Objects But Only 8,000 Of Them Are On Display

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In fact, the Rijksmuseum museum officially opened to the public in 1885. However, its collections were from nearly a hundred years before. 

And until these days, the number of objects has reached a million. Unfortunately, only about 8,000 of them are now on display.

As we mentioned above, it would take a week or two to explore the entire museum. You’ll also need suitable walking shoes since the walking distance from the halls is 1.5 kilometers.

The 2003 Flood Made It Close For Ten Years Straight – Rijksmuseum Facts

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2003 was when Rijksmuseum museum had its last renovation. People planned to finish in just one year. 

However, when the workers started to dig the underpass, water began to barge into the construction. And immediately, water from the closeby canal completely flooded the museum. As a result, it took nine more years to complete the restoration.

The Original Version Of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch Was Bigger Than It Is Today

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The highlight of the collection in Rijksmuseum museum is, undoubtedly, Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, and there are numerous fascinating facts relevant to this renowned painting.

At first, people transferred the artwork to Amsterdam’s City Hall. However, the wall where they wanted to put it was too small. Then, instead of placing it on a better-fitted wall, they eventually cut the painting to fit it in. 

In addition, the painting’s name is totally wrong. In fact, the official group portrait included Rembrandt himself and his wife. There are also sexual connotations to it than just merely a painting. But it’s a new topic, so let’s just call it quit here. We’ll talk about this interesting information in another post.

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