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RijksmuseumvsVan Gogh Museum
The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Van Gogh Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Rijksmuseum. Van Gogh Museum has a TripExpert Score of 98 with accolades from 13 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Lonely Planet.
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Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam 1071 XX, The Netherlands
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Fodor's "The Netherlands' greatest museum, the famed Rijksmuseum is home to Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milk Maid, and a near infinite selection of world-famous masterpieces." Full review
Concierge "The vast neoclassical brick castle of the Rijksmuseum—is set in gardens leading to Museumplein and onward to the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw."
Frommer's "Most of it is closed, but key paintings and other works from the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age can be viewed in the museum's Philips Wing." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Netherlands' premier art trove, splashing Rembrandts, Vermeers and 7500 other masterpieces over 1.5km of galleries." Full review
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Other must-sees are the Delftware (blue-and-white pottery), intricately detailed dolls' houses and brand-new Asian Pavilion.
Travel + Leisure "One of Europe’s great art museums, the red-brick, neo-Gothic national art museum devotes 14 rooms to more than 400 Dutch masterpieces." Full review
Time Out "Designed by PJH Cuypers and opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the country's largest collection of art and artefacts, including 40 Rembrandts and four Vermeers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An unparalleled journey through 800 years of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present day." Full review
Let's Go "The heart of the museum is the second-floor gallery of art from the Dutch Golden Age." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Famed for its 17C paintings, the museum also has other magnificent collections." Full review
goop "The Rijksmuseum is the Louvre of the Netherlands—meaning you won’t see it all in one go, and it’s worth returning to again and again." Full review
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Paulus Potterstraat 7, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's "This remarkable light-infused building ... venerates the short, certainly not sweet, but highly productive career of everyone's favorite tortured 19th-century artist." Full review
Concierge "The world's premier venue for works by tragically talented Van Gogh."
Frommer's "More than 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-90), along with nearly every sketch, print, etching, and piece of correspondence the artist ever produced." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam’s must-sees." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rent a bicycle and head to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of work by the influential Dutch Impressionist." Full review
Time Out "As well as the bright colours of his palette, Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world for his productivity." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Including The Potato Eaters, The Yellow House in Arles, and Wheatfield with Crows." Full review
Afar Magazine "Museumplein—a grassy square connecting Amsterdam’s main art centers." Full review
Let's Go "We think this may be the best museum in Amsterdam—unfortunately, so do a lot of other people. The lines can get pretty painful; to avoid them, reserve tickets on the museum’s website." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The experience is unforgettable." Full review
