Rembrandt House Museum

One of the best experiences in Amsterdam! The ticket is included with the I Amsterdam card. It includes a very interesting audio tour that presents another vision of the painter. They have a workshop where you can see how the sketches were made, there are recent collaborations and a really nice store. The tour is short, about 2 hours, but it is definitely worth it. I highly recommend it!

Quite a disappointment. Nothing of real substance inside, you are forced to take the audio tour around the replicas of things Rembrandt never owned nor painted. I found it to be a real let down. When I spend time (and money) to be at a place like this I certainly do not want to spend the whole time plugged into headphones and staring at a screen in my hands. The one plus side was at least the museum was quiet because all other guest were doing this. It lacked any real character or soul and was quite lifeless. The audio tour was incredibly dry and boring. I would save your money and visit the Rijksmuseum

Wow… A Journey into Rembrandt’s World! Rembrandt’s House Museum offers a vivid glimpse into the artist’s life and 17th-century Amsterdam. From the peculiar closet-like beds where people slept sitting up to avoid death, to his studio filled with creative energy, every corner tells a story. Sitting at an easel in his workshop, holding a palette and brush, I felt transported to his time. A must-visit for art and history lovers!

I brought my child here in June 2022 and it was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed going through all the areas of the house and the exhibits they had. My child also found many nice toys at the gift shop afterward

You learn many personal perspectives of Rembrandt and the home is interesting to walk through. I think I would have enjoyed having an option to just explore and not be so glued to the headset. I would have liked more information available physically.

Great place to visit, tour was very detailed. Gave a great insight to his life would recommend, it was free with I Amsterdam.

Super interesting audio commentary that works well. You can choose to hear more or less about particular items in the rooms. Not a lot of items personally owned by Renbrandt because, as you will hear, much of it had to be sold to pay his debts. The house was his, the art and fittings are relevant to the period, and it was great to be in his studio with street and canal views. 4 flights of stairs so those with mobility challenges may struggle. The printing press demo was excellent! A worthwhile visit during a 3 day visit to Amsterdam.

You really feel the history about the house that Rembrandt once owned. His art works, etchings and energy can still be felt here and you can take your time with an audio version of the tour to really capture the magic behind how he was inspired to paint as well as his family history! Definitely recommend it for any art lovers!

I am obsessed with Rembrandts work and this was such a unique and educating experience. You get a free audio guide with the self guided tour. The tour takes you room by room through the five stories of Rembrandt's house. It tells the story of his life and his art. His house was incredible and I wish I had taken more pictures but it was just so breathtaking. I advise getting the first time slot of the day as it gets very crowded but otherwise I loved it. The little gift shop was so cute and I had a difficult time even deciding what to get because I wanted it all.

I was not expecting to be so caught up by a visit to Rembrandt's home and studio. I was to learn that he purchased this exorbitantly lavish four-story home very early in his career. Unlike practically every other artist of his time, he didn't have to wait to hit his zenith. Happily and madly in love with his wife, he also rocketed to stardom as a painter almost instantly, receiving the most coveted commissions for portraits and group paintings for unprecedented fees. Rembrandt collected other painters' artworks and also represented them. The walls of the house are richly adorned with great art work and the furnishings are splendid. This was a life reserved for nobility and only the most successful of merchants, not a young artist! The 4th floor of the house was devoted to the "mass production" of his art and that of others. Three apprentices worked in the light-filled area, a printing press cranked out his engravings and also his printmaking. We are given the opportunity to see how he mixed his paints, and also to buy the powders in the gift shop below. He would lose his beloved wife 9 years later, probably from tuberculosis. 19 years after moving in, he'd lose this home and his vast collections to bankruptcy... his shop-a-holic behavior and political missteps would get him into a heap of trouble. There are so many great museums to visit in this fair city, but I'd rank Rembrandt House among the top 5, just after the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, the Anne Frank house, and the Stedelijk Museum. That said, this is not a good Museum for people with walking impairments, parents with strollers, etc. The only way to ascend is via a narrow staircase.

What a wonderful experience. Museums are a must when you visit Amsterdam. I was able to catch a demonstration given by a local art teacher. That was an extra treat!

This is a really interesting museum and great concept. Unfortunately, logistical issues made our experience unpleasant. There did not appear to be any capacity enforced by the museum and it was absolutely packed when we were there. I'm not joking, you could barely move around. There was one point where I had to wait to enter a room because it was completely filled with people. There were also no english audio guides left when we came in but they informed us that they were available online via a QR code they provided and wifi available in the museum. If you don't have headphones with you (they're not something I casually carry around with me), then you have to listen to it at normal volume. Imagine a room full of people trying to listen to the audio guide at different points? This fortunately didn't happen but I can definitely see that being an issue. I was able to listen to the audioguide in the first room but the data on my phone stopped working on the second floor. I tried to connect to the wifi but the signal was so weak I couldn't play anything and therefore couldn't listen at all to the audio guide, causing my experience to suffer tremendously. This felt like a waste of money.

Great museum is Amsterdam. It's a great stop. You don't need to buy tickets beforehand and it's an easy museum to go to. Definitely recommend!

Leave yourself plenty of time to experience this beautiful museum. Starting below street level, the house covers five floors and the stairs are both steep and plentiful. The home has been extremely well-preserved/restored and it is worth the climb. They use headphones and small tablets to guide the visitors through each space. Don't miss out on the extra features that can be accessed through the tablet - they are very interesting. Once at the top, you cross over to the modern display space and there is an elevator down if you need it. Highly recommend if you need a break from the busy streets. A very memorable visit!

On a recent trip to Amsterdam with the kiddos, we were fortunate enough to visit the house of the legendary Rembrandt. While I may not have a strong background in art or that much interest, one can truly appreciate his artwork. Upon entering, and going thru the check-in process, we got to tour each room which had tons of paintings by various artists. His actual house has transformed into a museum. We got to see his bedroom, living room, his actual studio where he kept all his painting supplies, easel, and all the accessories that go along with painting. The kitchen was unique too and it interesting to see all the appliances, utensils, dishes, and the way life was spent during that era. The house was on few levels. This was this winding staircase that took you from one floor to another, and upon arriving on each floor, you got to visit different rooms with artwork and other displays. There was also a demonstration in one for the rooms on how Rembrandt would do his whole painting ritual. This museum has rare memorabilia, antiques and other priceless collectables that are on display. It is definitely a must do while touring Amsterdam.

A very bad experience. Took my family. I have period paralysis. Got chastised for leaning against a wall. My audio quit working but you cannot back track There was no worker anywhere available. When I returned my equipment and reported the problem, in Dutch, one employee said "just someone trying to get a free experience". Unfortunately for them, I speak Akrikaans. I did not say anything. I have a daughter that is horrified at being embarrassed so I said nothing. Also, my daughter and I both noticed 2 inconsistencies in their factual information in English. You would think by now someone else would have reported it to them. Thank you, but I am happy to pay for my own experiences and I may only need a little support (to stand) to further my childrens education but please check your own facts because they are not even right!! It took me visiting one time to figure that out!! I speak Afrikaans but am from American with 4 Americans with me. Very, very disappointed with my experience and insulted. I am mad at myself for letting it go but did not want to embarrass my daughter.

1.) You must pause your audio tour for a live demonstration with examples from a local painter of different natural resources Rembrandt combined to create pigments he used to produce appearance of expensive paintings & how Rembrandt sneakily charged a lot of $$$$ for his artwork (smart man)! Rembrandt opened up his home to share his painting techniques with his pupils, so you'll also see their artwork, too. I was fascinated with how clever he was, even though he was bad at handling his finances. 2.) The audio tour is free with price of admission. I actually realized too late at the end of Rembrandt's house tour, which is a couple floors that there are tiny numbers next to the paintings & you punch those numbers on your clicker for additional facts and insights on the artwork. Ops! After spending +90 min., I was ready to leave though.

This museum offers an inside look into the life of renown artist, Rembrandt. You will get the opportunity to see the house he lived in and the studio where he taught his apprentices before he faced bankruptcy and was forced to move. The museum contains very few of his actual paintings but it does have many of his sketches. Most of the paintings that are displayed throughout actually belong to other artist, as Rembrandt was also an art dealer. Admission to the museum includes a free audio guide and the opportunity to see two demonstrations. One demonstration shows how to create paint and the second showcases the process of etching. The demonstrations were interesting and we were also allowed to participate in the paint creation process. All in all, it is an interesting museum to visit. However, we were disappointed that two of their exhibits were closed when we were there and are scheduled to open on 9/21/19.

The highlights of Rembrandt's art and life in 90 minutes. The museum is relatively small, but the exhibits are informative. The sign text throughout the house, combined with the audio tour, give you a good understanding of the of the artist, his home, his business and his art. The demonstrations are outstanding, try to schedule your visit to include one.

Typical museum. Informative. Friendly staff. Opportunity to "draw". Paintings are unsigned. When asked how they were authenticated, staff didn't seem to know or answer.

An intimate way to be introduced to Rembrandt, his life and work. I also found this to be an enjoyable introduction to some of the practicalities of Amsterdam life in the mid-1600s (box beds!). I felt like I learned a lot and was free to explore this home and some of Rembrandt's inspirations. The docents were hospitable and knowledgeable. TIPS: get the FREE, self-paced audio guide and try to sit in on some of the demonstrations! Note this is not the place to come if you're only interested in Rembrandt's paintings. HIGHLIGHTS: demonstration on etching and printing techniques used by Rembrandt, the kitchen, his studio (the light!), and his room of collected artifacts used as models and inspiration. It took me about two hours to go through the whole place but I literally listened to everything, sat in on a demonstration and looked at and read everything.

A must-see stop in Amsterdam, but not for the reasons you might think. The Rembrandt House is is famous as the residence of the painter, but the house is so interesting in and of itself! The winding rooms and staircases show you new and intriguing sights around every corner, focusing not only on the ways by which Rembrandt worked and created his works of art, but also how the people lived at this point in time. The workshops upstairs were beautifully recreated from old sketches and paintings, with demonstrations from the museum staff about how certain color paints were made and the materials that produced the different shades. The new exhibition on Rembrandt's sketches and their immediate influence and later revival was the highlight of the visit though! You really see his skill as a painter in his simplest works and musings. Overall, a perfect compliment to the Rijksmuseum as a museum which fleshes out the story of Rembrandt!

One of the most fascinating museums in Amsterdam. You Tom a self guided tour, should you choose. Be aware of small circular staircase, but you can also take elevators too. Rembrandt is one of my favorite artists and being in his home is pretty cool. Definitely a must see.

Interesting museum, which was a home for Rembrandt almost 30 years. Here he lived and worked. Nice decorations and demonstrations which explains how he did his paintings

Loved the audio tour here, which made Rembrandt and his house come alive for me. We saw where the artist slept, did business, sold paintings, rented out studio space and of course, painted. Rooms full of natural objects next to Grecian busts and yards of textiles provided inspiration. A docent showed us how assistants made paint by grinding linseed oil into pigments. Modern technology exhibits show the many secrets behind R's art. Fascinating stuff! The views out the windows are much like what R saw in his time. Four centuries seem like so long ago, but our common humanity brings it closer.

absolutely AMAZING museum ! must go ! however, it was extremely hot and crowded and the management needs to look at not overbooking their tickets. we had timed tickets and it was so crowded you couldn't move. 5 stars for the museum, 1 star for the booking ! paintings in here are impeccable and i learned so much about his life and career that i did not know.

Very interesting and informative find; good value and it crowded. Glad we ducked in on a rainy day!

This is an interesting museum, but it could have been much better organized. I'm not a huge art buff or Rembrandt fan, but it was cool to see where Rembrandt lived, and how he organized the house, his school, and his studio. The audio tour was free and very comprehensive, but it would have been nice to have some placards on the wall explaining what some of the paintings were, or at least who painted them. The vast majority weren't Rembrandt paintings, and you had to listen to every single, long, detailed explanation to find out which ones were. Overall, it's probably worth a stop if you're going to be in Amsterdam a few days and are into art or history, but I wouldn't put it at the top of my list. Also, as a person who isn't much into European art, it would have been nice to have a little more context as to why he is so important.

Really cool experience to not only see how he lived but the legacy that influences many artists today. Also interesting to learn the history of the art dealers

Cool museum, but as a huge fan of Rembrandt it left a bit to be desired. Quite small

Classic realism never been my favorite. I grew up going to many golden age painting exhibitions, but they did not win my heart. But that does not matter if you have an opportunity to visit a house of someone with magnitude that not many could rise to. Rembrandt. The museum became my favorite in Amsterdam. It's a house museum, not just exhibition in common sense. It's intimate and full of history on every turn of that narrow spiral staircase. From sitting room where his clients were waiting, to sleeping quarters and kitchen, to work studio and his collections. The demonstration of his oils, pigments and techniques, along with story on how he put his paintings together, and everyday life woven into all this are simply amazing. This house/museum make you FEEL his art like you never knew it before. SEE it as you never understood. Rediscover something you THOUGHT you knew.

We came into Rembrandt Museum on a cold, rainy, afternoon & even though it was nice to see his house recreated & equally nice to get out of the rain, we were not impressed by this museum The main reason being, there were large group tours that were yelling over anything we could try to hear on the audio guide ( included in price of admission ), where we learned how he spent a lot of money on his house but lost it due to his financial troubles The pre-tour short movie about Rembrandt was more informative than anything else we heard on our devices....but even then, the room was in an open area, right beside the coat / bag check room & it was extremely loud in this area as the large groups were preparing to enter the house & getting all their things situated. Nothing is the "real deal" but more a recreation of what it would have been like, were the place still intact....and I cannot say for sure if there were any original art pieces in the house at all or if they were copies & to me, this says a lot if I can't even remember something as simple as that I can say, for sure, the genuine, original, goods ( aka, The Night Watch ) can be found at the Rijksmuseum - that's much more worthy of your tourist dollars in my opinion This was more of an Meh-OK rating & my advice would be to skip it place unless you're the kind of person who's into places where "He slept here". I'm not......

You go for the house, not the works of art. I love the fact that you get a free audio tour device. There really wouldn't be anything to this house without it. I can't believe I spent so much time in so few rooms, but the audio really kept me captivated. I also really appreciated that there are different demonstrations that happen at different times of the day. I got to see someone demonstrate copying a print on Japanese paper. It was fascinating. And the guide easily switched back and forth from English to French! This was definitely an enjoyable visit. I would recommend it to people.

I really loved this museum. I could be a pupil of Rembrandt for a day myself there.. But seriously speaking I like art. I like looking at the paintings..but what I like even more is getting more insight story to the paintings, inspiration and also hear the story of somebody's life, the story that shaped there art. How cool it is it to go into Rembrandt's house. House where he spent some time of his life, where he coached his students, where he sold his and other artists art. It is a real step into the past. The museum organised a range of art workshops at the top floor. No previous experience needed. Just give it a go and maybe you will find small artist within yourself.

This is a cool museum about where the Dutch artist, Rembrandt, lived and work during the 1600s. It showed the traditional type of canal house during his time. It's part house, office, and studio. One thing that really struck me was how small people were b/c everything was tiny. The beds were small and they actually slept sitting up. Apparently, people thought you would die by the hands of demons if you slept lying down. Also, canal houses have steep stairs. so if you've got a bad hip, this place isn't for you. This museum helped expand my knowledge of art because the only artists I knew before visiting Amsterdam were Michaelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo. I think Splinter was an artist too.

I still love this place. It's really wonderful. Good audio tour (tough stairs, though- really steep- they have an elevator, but only in the new wing.) I found the printing demo fascinating, and they have a pigment demo too! You'll find the background here on Rembrandt adds a lot to your enjoyment of his work, and your understanding of what you see in the Rijksmuseum. This place is well worth the time.

Basically this is the painter's house, or it was until he went bankrupt and was forced to sell it to cover his debts. Mind you, it wasn't as if the guy wasn't a successful artist during his life time - he was - it is just that like some rich people he sort of lived beyond his means. Anyway, the house, as you can expect, are full of paintings, though they aren't actually his paintings - they are his students. Well, there are a couple of his paintings still there, but like the Van Gogh Museum, most of his famous works of art tend to find themselves in the major galleries, and only the incredibly minor artworks tend to remain here. Still, it is a fascinating experience, and they ever give you a demonstration of etching, which was a way of mass producing art, and also for people that couldn't affort the really expensive stuff. The other interesting thing was how the entry hall was full of art, this was because they were on display for prospective buyers.

If you can, go see Rembrandt at the Rinks. Fantastic exhibit with pieces that aren't normally on display - too fragile. Once in a lifetime chance!

The museum is small and very tight, but interesting. The majority of the museum is Rembrandt's house - which has been decorated as it was during the artist's lifetime (luckily, he painted the house enough that historians had a lot of information about the contents of the house and the use for each of the rooms). There is also a more typical museum area with paintings by Rembrandt and his students. The free audio tour contains a lot of interesting information about the painter and is worth listening to. Unfortunately, like so many other places we went in Amsterdam, the museum was much too crowded which made me want to get through it quickly! An interesting stop nonetheless.

A gem of a museum -- it's small, but I think lovely. Try to time your visit with one of the demonstrations.

Liked seeing his studio. Only takes about an hour. Not much of his own work on display. For that u gotta go to rijksmuseum

What a amazing opportunity to see inside such a great artist house. They give you a audio tour that you take though out the home and it tells you tidbits about everything in it. Definitely happy we got to see it at least once but would I make the trip back again? Probably not, once was enough for us!

It's his house! Restored to how it looked, full of his paintings and drawings, with a good audio tour to boot.

You start at the bottom and work your way to the top and wander through the spaces that Rembrandt lived and worked. Not only do you get a sense of history but the art throughout it is impressive. I loved it because it had a gezzelig feel and not so much of the cold hard exhibits of most museums. The display of many of his works throughout the house was fabulous. I truly enjoyed visiting this museum.

Great museum if you're a fan of Rembrandt like me. Shows how he lived and his studio where he created his masterpieces. Was shocked to see how tiny the beds are seeing how tall the Dutch people are. Admission is included in the I Amsterdam card so be sure to pick one up. 72 hour card cost €69 and you'll save on admission.

Armed with the free audioguide, one can get an accurate look at how the Dutch Master lived, painted, taught and conducted business all under the same roof. Details of each room are painstakingly recreated by the proprietors of the museum who used some of the artist's own works as reference. Occasionally, there will be an expert on hand to add some color to the commentary (an example: on the day I visited, a woman was describing how Rembrandt's assistants would make and store paints in his studio), and you can deviate from the regular audioguide cues to learn more about the works hanging around the house (to avoid disappointment, these are all works by his students or peers whom Rembrandt represented in his side gig as an art dealer - NOT works by the artist himself). You can check out all of Rembrandt's house in less than an hour, maybe a little more if you stay to watch the entire film showing at the entrance of the museum. For those who are not yet used to steep, narrow and often winding staircases in Amsterdam, be warned that this place has a LOT of them to walk up!

This was my second visit to the Rembrandt House. It has improved over the 15 or so years since my last visit and during that time has become a major site in Amsterdam. The paintings are not among Rembrandt's best works, and since the works are not labeled, one is dependent on the recordings. With so many paintings listening to each explanation could take a great deal of time. The best part of the house was the demonstration on the fourth floor which my kids loved. The day we were there was a workshop on printmaking. One should check the museum web sits to see when these workshops are scheduled and allow an extra hour or two to join the workshop

Very cool museum. The free audio tour is a must as it provides great insight not only into each room of the house while simultaneously providing a glimpse into Rembrandt's life, but also to each of the works of art. Really liked seeing the studio where he created his work, as well as the studios where he Taligent his pupils. It only takes about an hour to get through the tour, and it is quite reasonably priced at only 13€. Definitely glad we visited.

Even if you've never heard of Rembrandt before this, you will be captivated by his story as told by the museum. Don't miss the excellent film which explains some of life "back in the day" and gives great insights into specific works by the master. Be sure to see the etching demonstration and the paint demonstration as well. Usually, some of Rembrandt's etchings are on display - it's nice that some of his work still resides in his house. Well worth the visit! Tip: Visit here before you visit the Rijksmuseum - you will appreciate Rembrandt's work all the more armed with information Rembrandt House provides.

A great museum to learn about the Great Master and his life and times. His house is typical of the era, with small doors, narrow staircases, and a rather large kitchen. A lot of his etching works can be seen here as well a few paintings. There are lots of other artists' paintings that hang along the walls. All of which you can do as a self tour with free audio guides I liked that they offer an etching workshop for free for newbies...and the layout of the museum is progressive. You go from the old part of the house to the modernized side. For those who can't climb the stairs, they do have elevators on the new side. The cost is 12.50€ for everyone older than 17...students are 10€

Very interesting museum for several reasons even if you aren't a real fan of Rembrandt. It's in the actual house he lived in and used as his studio, and exhibits how life in the "middle class" was in that period. It's another "must see" for visitors to A-Dam. Allow an hour and a half for your visit.

The museum card gets you a discount here, and I think without it we wouldn't have been as inclined to pay a visit. Neither my husband or I are huge fans of Rembrandt, but it was very interesting to see the quite grandiose house he once owned (and later lost, due to debt.) More interesting than the art, in fact, was learning about Rembrandt's life. With that being said, we agreed that this museum is skippable if you're getting burned out on museums or have prioritized others. We enjoyed the Rijksmuseum and the Modern Art museum more.

Unless you are a big fan of Rembrandt and would love to see what his studio looked like.. skip this museum for other great ones in the city. You will actually get to see more of his famous work at Rijks Museum.

I liked more than I expected. For our kids, it was a break from lots of art. And this is the first museum I recall where there is a free audio guide with an adult option and a child option for each room--which was extremely helpful. Overall, it was cool to see his house more or less as it was, and I appreciated the ability to get in and out in an hour. Some of the scientific work on how colors were created (top floor) was less compelling to me than seeing the rooms and hearing the history.

Loved this museum/home/studio even though Rembrandt hasn't been one of my favorite artists. Touring a place he called home, and seeing how it was utilized as his studio as well as a teaching studio helped make Rembrandt more human. You get a glimpse into the artist's era and learn a bit about him as well as a couple of his pupils. Enjoyable.

Fascinating place with a good audio guide. The audio guide ends abruptly, but other then that, I love this place and keep dragging friends and family visiting the city here.

I really enjoyed visiting this museum. I'm not a big fan of Rembrandt but I have an appreciation of his works. Visiting this museum and seeing more of his works and going through history through the guided tour made me appreciate him even more. I have to say that for me this is one of the best museums in Amsterdam.