Do the Rijksmuseum tickets ever sell out? Do I need to buy them in advance? Or can I keep my plans flexible and enter the museum at any time? Let’s find out.
Do tickets to the Rijksmuseum sell out?
Rijksmuseum tickets do not sell out six weeks prior in advance, like the Anne Frank house or the Van Gogh museum tickets. But for the Rijksmuseum visit you always need to present a pre-booked ticket with a selected date and time slot.
We recommended to buy the Rijksmuseum tickets at least 2-3 days in advance. While the museum itself is large and can host lots of visitors, some time slots, especially during weekends, holidays and special exhibitions, are limited and are likely to sell out.
Rijksmuseum tickets and prices in 2025
- Adults – € 26
- Rijksmuseum entrance + canal cruise – € 36
- Rijksmuseum guided tour and ticket – € 69
- Visitors under 18 – free
- Dutch Museum card holders – free
- I amsterdam City card holders – free.
Do I need to book a time slot with the I amsterdam card?
Yes, you need to book a timeslot even if you visit the Rijksmuseum with the Dutch Museum card or I amsterdam city card.
Go to the Rijksmuseum official website and click Visit and Tickets. In the list of options, check the box I already have a voucher/ticket.
Follow the steps: choose the date and time of your visit, and fill in your name and e-mail address. You are not required to provide any delails related to your I amsterdam city card. You don’t even need to have it on hand while booking your timeslot. Also you don’t need to pay anything.
After you’ve confirmed your booking, you will receive your ticket/voucher by e-mail.
When you arrive to the Rijksmuseum, you will need to show this ticket with the time reservation and your I amsterdam card or Museum card.
Tip!
The Rijksmuseum has an endless amount of rooms and collections. We recommend to start your visit with the The Gallery of Honour. Here you will see The Night Watch by Rembrandt, Vermeer’s paintings and other Dutch masterpieces by the great artists of the 17th century.
Enjoy your visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam!
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