Tour Details
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Rijksmuseum
- Rembrandt's The Nightwatch
Photos & Highlights
- Explore the Rijksmuseum as the art comes alive for your family
- Led by an expert guide with experience leading children in learning
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Tour Description
The Rijksmuseum has emerged from a decade-long renovation as one of the world’s great museums, home to masterworks from all eras of history. During this 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum Tour for Kids we’ll discover the (sometimes hidden) treasures of the museum’s rich collection and building. With an art historian on-hand—trained in working with families—to guide us through the galleries, we'll discover the cabinet of curiosities that is the Rijksmuseum, delighting children and adults alike.
- Rijksmuseum (interior and exterior)
- Skip the line tickets to the Rijksmuseum
- Viewing of Rembrandt's The Night Watch
Our expert will give families the opportunity to interact with some of the Rijksmuseum’s most inspiring objects and artworks, from ancient elk antlers to magic lantern slideshows, giant model ships and planes to beautifully detailed doll houses. At each stop, inquisitive questions and stories will engage young adventurers, helping them to see the items in their art historical context—not just as lifeless objects in a museum, but as treasures of the past.
At the end of our time together, we’ll be familiar with some of the amazing objects and artworks housed in the grand cabinet of curiosities that is the Rijksmuseum. After exploring a wide variety of these pieces carefully, we’ll understand more about the Netherlands, its history and culture, and its most famous artists. This will, in turn, help us reflect on why objects are kept in museums and what they can tell us about the past—and the present.
After your family walk at the Rijksmuseum, cross the Museumplein square and try a Van Gogh Museum Tour. Not traveling with kids ages 12 and under? Check out our standard Rijksmuseum Tour.
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
We usually meet and end near the Rijksmuseum. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.
Can we book this walk for later in the day?
The Rijksmuseum becomes very crowded throughout the day. It can be especially difficult to do the family-focused exploration on this walk as the museum gets more crowded. We strongly recommend a 9:00 am start time, but we can certainly accommodate requests for other times.
Do we need to purchase our own museum tickets?
No. Unless you remove the museum tickets from your cart, we will purchase tickets on your behalf and your expert will have the advance tickets ready for you. If you remove the tickets from your cart, we will assume you will be purchasing a museum pass or tickets on your own.
Can we use the tickets to re-enter the museum after the walk is finished?
No, unfortunately they tickets are timed and do not allow for re-entry. You can, however, stay longer in the museum after your tour is over.
Does this tour include any current temporary exhibitions?
The tour only visits the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection.
No, unfortunately they tickets are timed and do not allow for re-entry. You can, however, stay longer in the museum after your tour is over.
Does this tour include any current temporary exhibitions?
The tour only visits the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection.
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22 Reviews
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Maja was an absolutely extraordinary tour guide. My kids (10 and 14), my wife, and I enjoyed every moment of it. We learned so much and got to appreciate the art and the history and the culture of the Netherlands and its place in world history through her eyes.
Jeremy
Nov 30, 2024
Marjorie made our visits to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum one of the highlights of our entire trip to Europe. Her vast knowledge and passion for art and history shone through as she engaged us with fascinating stories and interactive activities that kept everyone, from my 71-year-old parents to my 11-year-old daughter, fully captivated. Marjorie’s ability to make art accessible and fun for all ages is truly remarkable—I cannot recommend her tours highly enough!
David
Sep 4, 2024
Tanja was great. The whole family enjoyed the tour.
Edward
Aug 2, 2024
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