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Rijksmuseum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Rijksmuseum website. Official links are under Sources.
Rijksmuseum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: visitors aged 18 and under.
- Otherwise: adult — €25.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for visitors aged 18 and under: Everyone must book a start time online, including free tickets; a limited number of tickets is sold at the entrance while stocks last.
- Book a start time online even for free under-19 tickets; it is required for every visitor.
- Quietest before 11:00 and after 15:30; Tuesday and Wednesday are relatively calm.
- Between 17:00 and 18:00 the shop and café can be entered without a museum ticket.
- The free Rijksmuseum app has hundreds of audio stories, so you can skip the paid audio tour.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for visitors aged 18 and under | children under 19 | Dutch page: 't/m 18 jaar: gratis' (up to and including age 18). | Yes |
Official prices
Rijksmuseum ticket prices
| Adult — Free for ages 18 and under. CJP/EYCA 50% off (the English page says €11.25, the FAQ and Dutch page say €12.50). Free with Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card, Amsterdamse Stadspas, ICOM, Friends. A start time must be booked by everyone, including Museumkaart holders. | €25 |
| Audio tour for exhibitions (add when booking) | €6.50 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Rijksmuseum
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CruiseAmsterdam: Canal Cruise from Anne Frank, Rijksmuseum or CS★★★★☆ 4.3 · 22k reviews1 hourfrom €12.49
Timed-entry ticketRijksmuseum Entry Tickets★★★★★ 4.7 · 9.0k reviewsfrom €25
Guided tourRijksmuseum Small-Group Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.5 · 2.0k reviewsfrom €50.15
CruiseAmsterdam: Rijksmuseum and Canal Cruise★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1.5k reviews5 hoursfrom €39.49
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
Daily 9:00-17:00, including all public holidays. Shop and café 9:00-18:00 (17:00-18:00 without museum ticket). Gardens 9:00-18:00.
Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
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FAQ
Rijksmuseum: common questions
Is Rijksmuseum free?
Rijksmuseum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: visitors aged 18 and under. Otherwise the official ticket costs €25.
Who gets free entry to Rijksmuseum?
Children under 19 — dutch page: 't/m 18 jaar: gratis' (up to and including age 18)..
Do I need to book for free entry to Rijksmuseum?
Everyone must book a start time online, including free tickets; a limited number of tickets is sold at the entrance while stocks last.
How much is a ticket to Rijksmuseum?
Adult costs €25 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- rijksmuseum.nl/en/visit/practical-info/opening-hours-and-prices · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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