Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is a national, art, and history museum that opened in 1885. Designed by architect Pierre Cuypers, the institution is one of the most looked-up sights in the Netherlands, with over 2.4 million visitors in 2024.
Planning a visit
The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. An admission fee applies, and the building is wheelchair accessible. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the nearest airport, located 10 kilometers away, while the museum is situated within the city of Amsterdam, 1 kilometer from the city center.
Temperatures are mildest from May through September, with daily highs ranging from 16 °C to 20 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the driest months being April and May, which see rain on 10 to 11 days. For a broader itinerary, you can visit the Van Gogh Museum 0.3 kilometers away, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam at 0.4 kilometers, or the Grachtengordel 0.7 kilometers from the site. Vondelpark and the Begijnhof are also nearby, located 1.3 kilometers and 1.1 kilometers away respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 61 | 70 | 45 | 64 | 71 | 86 | 92 | 92 | 103 | 96 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
