Rijksmuseum

"The capital city known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses with gabled facades."

"Reborn in 2013 after a decade-long, $441 million revamp, this is the biggest of Amsterdam’s “big three” museums. Yes, there are plenty of galleries of Golden Age paintings, though with 8,000 masterworks on display, this isn’t a niche affair. Model ships, rich costumes, and Asian art figure into the museum’s well-paced chronological trot from the Middle Ages to Mondrian. The museum app, with its 14 themed tours, is well worth downloading for free from the Apple Store and the Wi-Fi is good enough to make wayfinding a breeze." - Clodagh Kinsella, Jennifer Ceaser

"Amsterdam’s national museum on Museumplein showcases Rembrandt’s “Night Watch,” among other Golden Age masterpieces. For the most intimate experience, come at 9:00 AM when the museum opens, as the most renowned works attract hordes of viewers later in the day. Allow several hours to browse more than 8,000 objects of art and history, from iconic 17th-century art to Delft porcelain and detailed ship models. New upper level galleries dedicated to the 20th-century feature paintings, furniture, photography, posters, films, and even iconic fashion like Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 Mondrian dress. A free app, multimedia tours, and a digital game take you deeper into the collection. Manicured gardens and an outdoor chess board are accessible with no entry fee." - MATADOR_NETWORK

"Michelin-starred Rijks brings a fresh approach to museum dining in the Rijksmuseum of Dutch art and history. On the menu, designed by chef Joris Bijdendijk and his team, you will find inventive small plates, often with creative uses of Dutch heritage ingredients. Order a la carte or treat yourself to a five- or six-course menu with wine or non-alcoholic pairings. Don’t miss the signature poultry dish, which includes various culinary preparations of Chaams hoen, a type of Dutch fowl kept by the artisan poulterer Geert van der Kaa. Rijks also regularly hosts chef collaboration dinners with household names from the international dining scene." - Monique van Loon

"Amsterdam’s national museum on Museumplein showcases Rembrandt’s “Night Watch,” among other Golden Age masterpieces. For the most intimate experience, come at 9:00 AM when the museum opens, as the most renowned works attract hordes of viewers later in the day. Allow several hours to browse more than 8,000 objects of art and history, from iconic 17th-century art to Delft porcelain and detailed ship models. New upper level galleries dedicated to the 20th-century feature paintings, furniture, photography, posters, films, and even iconic fashion like Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 Mondrian dress. A free app, multimedia tours, and a digital game take you deeper into the collection. Manicured gardens and an outdoor chess board are accessible with no entry fee." - MATADOR_NETWORK