Rembrandt House Museum
Tickets for the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam
This is the former house and workplace of Rembrandt van Rijn, where he lived between 1639 and 1658. This beautiful and stately museum full of antique furniture, art, and objects will make you feel like you've travelled back to the 17th century.
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| Address | Jodenbreestraat 4, Amsterdam (15-minute walk from Central Station) |
| Transport | Tram line 14, stop Waterlooplein |
| Tickets | The museum is one of the most-visited attractions in Amsterdam. In the high season this usually means queues at the entrance. You can easily avoid these by buying your Rembrandt House Museum tickets online:
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Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam
The Rembrandt House, officially the Museum Het Rembrandthuis, is one of the most important cultural sights in Amsterdam. The monumental building on Jodenbreestraat was Rembrandt van Rijn’s home and workplace from 1639 to 1658. In this house, he painted some of his most famous works and lived during a period of both great success and financial hardship. Today, the house is furnished as a museum and offers visitors a unique insight into the life of the artist in the 17th century.
History of the Rembrandt House
The Rembrandt House was built in 1606 and is located in what was once a fashionable neighborhood of Amsterdam. Rembrandt purchased the house at the height of his career, but due to his expensive lifestyle and declining income, he fell deeply into debt. In 1656, he was forced to declare bankruptcy and the house was sold. Thanks to a detailed inventory list from that time, the interior was later reconstructed as authentically as possible. The Rembrandt House museum displays, among other things, Rembrandt’s studio, his living quarters, and an extensive collection of etchings.
Facade of the 'Rembrandthuis'
Statue on Rembrandtplein - (800 meters from Rembrandt House)Who was Rembrandt van Rijn?
Rembrandt van Rijn is regarded as one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age and is considered one of the most important artists in Western art history. Rembrandt van Rijn was renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro) and his deeply human portraits. He painted not only wealthy citizens and group portraits, but also himself: his many self-portraits offer a powerful insight into his life and character. Today, his work can be admired in museums all over the world, including the world-famous “The Night Watch” at the Rijksmuseum.
Visiting the Rembrandt House Museum
A visit to the Rembrandt House Museum is ideal for art lovers and history enthusiasts. It is recommended to buy your tickets online in advance to avoid waiting times. Be sure to take advantage of the free audio guide, which provides extensive background information and makes the visit even more engaging. Daily demonstrations of etching and painting techniques show how Rembrandt worked.
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Where is the museum in Amsterdam?
The Rembrandt House is located in the center of Amsterdam on Jodenbreestraat, in the historic area around Waterlooplein. The museum is within walking distance of Rembrandt Square, Nieuwmarkt, and Central Station, and is easily accessible by public transport.
