As a contribution to the neighborhood and in celebration of the exhibition The Illusionist: Samuel van Hoogstraten, the Rembrandt House Museum invited artists Bennie Brasco and Angel Louise to create two illusionistic street drawings. In front of the museum, the two artists produced an optical 3D drawing inspired by the work of Samuel van Hoogstraten, the 17th-century master of 3D art. On Saturday 5 April, the artworks were completed. They can be admired for several weeks. Will you be joining us?

Discover the fascinating work of Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627–1678), a pupil of Rembrandt and a master of illusionistic painting. During this tour, you’ll learn about his innovative techniques and optical tricks, which made him a pioneer in his time. Let yourself be guided through his works and gain insight into the art of illusion that made him so remarkable.

H’ART Museum

From Rembrandt to Vermeer, Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection

To celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th birthday, eighteen works by Rembrandt—seventeen paintings and one drawing—are shown together in the city for the first time.

Other renowned artists in the exhibition include Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Ferdinand Bol, Gerard Dou, and Frans van Mieris. Not to be missed is the only painting in private hands by Johannes Vermeer, conserved especially for this occasion. Together, these influential artists paint a vivid picture of daily life in the Netherlands in the 1600s.

In 75 artworks, From Rembrandt to Vermeer sketches many facets of urban life from enjoying food, drink, reading, and music to aging gracefully, raising children, and fashioning portraits or self-portraits. Organized thematically, the exhibition has people (young and old, rich and poor, ideal and real) at its heart.

Van Rembrandt tot Vermeer, meesterwerken van The Leiden Collection – H’ART Museum

Discover Rembrandt’s Amsterdam by boat with Flagship

Step aboard and cruise through the canals where Rembrandt lived and worked. See the Westerkerk, his final resting place, and the home of Jan Six, his famous model. Pass the Golden Bend, the Rembrandt House, and vibrant neighborhoods like Vlooienburg and Kloveniersdoelen that shaped his art.

A Rembrandt cruise + a visit to the Rembrandt House Museum. Book your combi ticket here.

Culturele Wallen

Culturele Wallen is a collective that unites art and culture in Amsterdam’s Old Town and gives it a new stage. By making the offerings more visible, joining forces and entering into innovative collaborations, the neighbourhood regains its cultural identity. And Amsterdammers will also enjoy coming back to the creative heart of our city.

Huis De Pinto, Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder, the Oude Kerk, Frascati, Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond, Museum Rembrandthuis and W139 are part of the collective.

Neighbourhood activities: Culturele Wallen – home

Nieuwmarktbuurt

The Nieuwmarkt neighborhood is a neighborhood full of hidden stories and unique experiences. Via Nieuwmarktbuurt.amsterdam you will discover a side of the neighborhood that you have not seen before. Be inspired by the creativity, artistry and liveliness of this special part of Amsterdam.

Here you will meet the authentic residents, explore the artistic corners and get to know the special entrepreneurs who bring the neighborhood to life. In the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood you are always surprised and inspired.

Neighbourhood activities: Nieuwmarktbuurt – Een bijzonder stukje Amsterdam

Rembrandt and his pupils made their own paints. But which pigments and oils did they use to do so? In the museum you can find out more about Rembrandt’s process of making paint in Rembrandt’s studio every other day between 11.00 and 15.00 hours. You can also learn more about Rembrandt’s etching techniques in our new etching loft. It’s like looking over the artist’s shoulder. Rembrandt made around 300 etchings and dry needles. Each one is a true work of art. He printed them in editions of ten to several dozen. He experimented with different techniques and with different types of paper. The etchings were much less expensive than the paintings and must have sold well. Our museum teachers will tell you about this technique in an interactive way every day.

Guided tour for individuals

On every Saturday and Sunday, you can sign up for a guided tour.

Museum entrance + guided tour ticket for an adult is 27.00 euros.
Museum entrance + guided tour ticket for a student is 17.50 euros

We offer our guided tours in English. Make a booking with guided tour here directly.

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Guided tour for groups

Visit The Rembrandt House Museum in a group of up to 15 people, with a guided tour. Museum entrance tickets is 19.50 euros per person, with 1 accompanying person joining the group free of charge.

The supplement for a guided tour is 100 euro (incl. VAT). We offer guided tours in Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish. Make a group booking with guided tour here directly.