During the Christmas holiday, there is plenty to do at Rembrandt’s home! Follow the ‘Etching at Rembrandt’s home’ workshop, go on adventure with Rembrandt’s dog, Kwast. And watch how paint and etchings were made back in the day.
Etching at Rembrandt’s Home
Rembrandt is not only famous for his paintings and drawings, but also for his etchings. During the Christmas break, you can make your own etching at the Rembrandt House Museum! In this workshop, you will put your own spin on an etching from the museum’s collection. Experiment with Rembrandt’s drypoint technique and print two prints on the large etching press, which you can take home afterwards. Click here for more information about this workshop.
Dates: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 december & 2, 3, 4 january
Times: from 13:00 to 14:30
Age: The workshop ‘Etching at Rembrandt’s home’ are available for adults and children from the age of 6
Price: €9,95 (excluding entry ticket to the museum), €2,50 with CityPass
Take a journey with Rembrandt’s dog Kwast
In the free Multimediatour, children together with their parents/guardians go on a quest through the museum to help Rembrandt create his greatest painting ever. They will be helped on this quest by Kwast, Rembrandt’s dog. Kwast is a bit of a naughty dog because actually he has to stay outside in the courtyard, but sometimes one of the maids lets him in and he can sniff around the house. An ideal tour guide and sleuth, then!
Times: daily during opening hours
Age: children aged 6 to 12, parents
Free and always available at the multimediatour desk
Take a look in the museum shop after your visit, where you will find our stuffed animal, Kwast. That way you will take home a piece of Rembrandt.
For younger children aged 4 and 5, there is a treasure hunt available in English.
How did Rembrandt make his paint and etchings?
There is a free painting or etching demonstration every day in the museum. In Rembrandt’s studio you will discover how he made his paint and what supplies he used for it – from poisonous lead and bright red lice, to scented linseed oil and even pig’s bladders! Get to work yourself: mix paint on the paint stone and create something beautiful on a canvas. In the etching attic you can see step by step how Rembrandt made his etchings. Extra special: one of his etchings shows Brush! And everyone gets a print to take home.
Times: Between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM
Reservations for the multimedia tour or demonstrations are not necessary.
