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Rijksmuseum Research Library

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👍👍 I came to the museum just for the library. Even though there is just one spot where is possible to see the beauty of the library, it was still worth it. The entrance fee is quite expensive but as a library lover, I was satisfied. The whole museum looks gorgeous but still, the library is my top one.... People often mention library, museum, room,


Address

Museumstraat 1, 1071 CN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

library.rijksmuseum.nl

Contact

+31 20 674 7000

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (55 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Ales T. 2 years ago on Google • 270 reviews
    I came to the museum just for the library. Even though there is just one spot where is possible to see the beauty of the library, it was still worth it. The entrance fee is quite expensive but as a library lover, I was satisfied. The whole museum looks gorgeous but still, the library is my top one. Thank you 🚀
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnieszka S. 7 months ago on Google • 449 reviews
    It looks beautiful. While visiting the museum, we have the opportunity to see the library from the high gallery on the top floor. It can probably be used by prior arrangement. It reminds me of a movie set, it's so amazing.📚👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margot G. 6 years ago on Google • 216 reviews
    Beautiful art library on several floors. It took me several attempts to find the entrance, it is a bit hidden! 📚 As a museum visitor you can only access a little balcony but if you have a card to borrow books you can use the reading room downstairs. Keep your voice low!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emiliya H. 6 years ago on Google
    You can visit the library reading room from the museum. Only this room is open for visiting. The entrance to the library is passing through the science room on the first floor(1.13). The view from the upstairs is on the second floor from the coins and medals room(2.16 on the map).
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Happy S. 5 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    This library is extraordinary! When visiting Rijksmuseum do the honour to see this one!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam G. 4 years ago on Google • 192 reviews
    One of the rooms that's on every book worm's bucket list. Pictures never do places like this justice, you should definitely see it for yourself. At least from our experience, the location was not as popular as other areas of the museum. So you have more personal space to enjoy being there without the crowds.

  • 5/5 Emilia S. 3 months ago on Google • 172 reviews New
    One of the best libraries I’ve seen. It is still functional which is amazing!

  • 5/5 Marina V. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Literally the most beautiful library in the world. The staff is very helpful. The collection of books is extensive
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 michal z. 2 months ago on Google • 143 reviews New
    If You want to feel like visiting Hogwarts - go directly to see Bibliotheek !

  • 5/5 Hunter H. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow, wow, wow! I thought these libraries were only in movies.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Y L. 4 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Absolutely stunning library. I didn't know about this library before, so surprised to see it in person.

  • 5/5 Okan Y. 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Great experience

  • 2/5 Laura 4 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    It's a wonderful collection of books and it would be a great place to study, if only the museum would care a little bit more about students who actually come for the library and not about tourists who see it as merely another attraction. It's extremely annoying to try and study when there's tourists roaming around and the guard has to shush them every five minutes 'cause they're talking too loudly and sneakily taking pictures. The museum should really consider just not letting them in the library.

  • 3/5 Timothy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great location but the only issue in Summer, I was mid-July : No air-conditioner... or at least, powered really low so you cannot notice. I got the feeling it was worst inside than outside the place. Maybe that was one of the reason it wasn't that crowded.

  • 5/5 Dan S. 4 years ago on Google
    For photos go early!!! If you are hoping to make a great photos get there early. It's an amazing room.

  • 5/5 Greta 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful library, worth visiting just to look at the nice view from the balcony.

  • 5/5 Wends V. 1 year ago on Google
    Just wow!

  • 5/5 Vladana I. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Absolutely stunning library, one of the main reasons I've visited the museum 😍


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