Rijksmuseum Guided Tour

The museum architecture blends Gothic and Renaissance elements, with an exquisite exterior. The entrance hall features a western wall, mosaic floor, and stained‑glass windows, while the stained‑glass windows in the Great Hall tell the history of the Dutch people. The collection houses over 1 million items, with 8,000 currently on display, showcasing the artistic history of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to Mondrian. The painting collection is particularly outstanding, including Vermeer's "The Milkmaid," which vividly depicts daily life during the Dutch Golden Age; Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," a turning point in his career and a classic of Dutch painting; and Van Gogh's self‑portrait, offering deep insight into the artist's inner world. Additionally, the museum features the 17th‑century Oortman dollhouse, one of the most exquisite and luxurious dollhouses, reflecting daily life of that era, as well as a rich collection of medieval sculptures, such as the striking wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene. The museum building has four floors, from 0 to 3, housing special exhibition areas, 18th‑century exhibits, 19th‑century exhibits, and 20th‑century exhibits respectively. On the second floor, the Gallery of Honour features 38 masterpieces by great 17th‑century artists in side niches, arranged like a Gothic cathedral. Also on the second floor, the Night Watch Gallery is designed specifically to display "The Night Watch," the only painting in the world with a dedicated entrance and exit.